An iterative procedure for the synthesis of sparse arrays radiating focused or shaped
beampattern is presented. The algorithm consists in solving a sequence of weighted l 1 …

In array design, the positions of sparse array elements is an important concern for optimal
performance in terms of its ability to achieve minimum peak sidelobe level (SLL). This paper …

In this paper, the design of sparse planar arrays is yielded through a set of innovative and
efficient pattern matching algorithms within the Bayesian Compressive Sensing (BCS) …

Underwater exploration is becoming more and more important for many applications
involving physical, biological, geological, archaeological, and industrial issues. This paper …

In this paper, we devise beampattern synthesis algorithms for sparse arrays using the
alternating direction method of multipliers (ADMM). Unlike the usual weighted l1 norm, we …

This article presents a differential evolution algorithm with a new encoding mechanism and
Cauchy mutation (DE-NEM-CM) for optimizing large unequally spaced planar array layouts …

We introduce an effective antenna array synthesis algorithm which is aimed to the
generation of sparse arrays radiating patterns with arbitrary upper bounds. The approach …

Reducing the computational cost of large array pattern synthesis is attractive in many
applications. In this paper, a fast pencil beam pattern synthesis method for large nonuniform …

Aperture synthesis interferometric radiometers can overcome mass, weight and mechanical
scan limitations of present-day radiometers. A full antenna array is" thinned" by eliminating …

In this article, we devise a novel array beampattern synthesis algorithm, namely, without
lobe level mask (WLLM), to avoid specifying a possibly improper or infeasible pattern mask …