Knowledge-based antenna pattern extrapolation

TL;DR

This paper introduces a theoretically grounded algorithm for extrapolating antenna radiation patterns from limited measurements, leveraging design constraints to improve accuracy across various antenna types.

Contribution

It presents a novel, general algorithm for antenna pattern extrapolation that is backed by theoretical analysis and validated through simulations.

Findings

Algorithm effectively extrapolates patterns with limited data

Theoretical analysis confirms robustness of the method

Simulation results demonstrate versatility across antenna designs

Abstract

We describe a theoretically-motivated algorithm for extrapolation of antenna radiation patterns from a small number of measurements. This algorithm exploits constraints on the antenna's underlying design to avoid ambiguities, but is sufficiently general to address many different antenna types. A theoretical basis for the robustness of this algorithm is developed, and its performance is verified in simulation using a number of popular antenna designs.