Ebook: Smart Antennas

This text covers smart antenna technology, from the fundamentals to the latest developments, including new adaptive techniques developed by the authors. Sarkar (electrical and computer engineering, Syracuse U.) and co-authors provide 12 chapters covering topics including the difference between adaptive antennas and adaptive signal processing, adaptive processing using directive elements in a conformal array, multistage analysis, and a survey of models for radio wave propagation in rural and urban areas. The book provides a reference for engineers working on improvement of adaptive techniques, characterization of propagation channels, and applications of airborne phased arrays.