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Optimal array factor radiation pattern synthesis for linear antenna array using cat swarm optimization: validation by an electromagnetic simulator

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In this paper, an optimal design of linear antenna arrays having microstrip patch antenna elements has been carried out. Cat swarm optimization (CSO) has been applied for the optimization of the control parameters of radiation pattern of an antenna array. The optimal radiation patterns of isotropic antenna elements are obtained by optimizing the current excitation weight of each element and the inter-element spacing. The antenna arrays of 12, 16, and 20 elements are taken as examples. The arrays are designed by using MATLAB computation and are validated through Computer Simulation Technology-Microwave Studio (CST-MWS). From the simulation results it is evident that CSO is able to yield the optimal design of linear antenna arrays of patch antenna elements.

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    Gopi Ram, Durbadal Mandal & Rajib Kar

  2. Department of Electrical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, 713209, India

    Sakti Prasad Ghoshal

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Project supported by SERB, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India (No. SB/EMEQ-319/2013)

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Ram, G., Mandal, D., Ghoshal, S.P. et al. Optimal array factor radiation pattern synthesis for linear antenna array using cat swarm optimization: validation by an electromagnetic simulator. Frontiers Inf Technol Electronic Eng 18, 570–577 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1631/FITEE.1500371

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