PLANAR AND LINEAR ARRAY OF

ANTENNAS
Alex Danilo Rea Manobanda
alexrea2009@hotmail.com

are castrate to concentrate the radiation in

desired directions.(2)

Abstract: In the present paper analyses

the radiation Pattern, the factor of array
of antennas that are in linear or planar
array, we will observe the effect that has
the increment or decrease of the number of
elements in the array.

Linear Arrays Uniform

In order to analyse the linear arrays,

the same way that it was realized with the
Index Tems: array, linear, matrix, Matlab. dipoles, is convenient to set the elements
through the axis z. In this way the factor
of array has rotational symmetry and only
1. INTRODUCTON
depends on the angle .
The systems of modern mobile communications request main capacity from
services owed to the constant increment of
the number of users. Like an alternative
in the solution of this problem, technology
opens with the antenna an interrelated
alternative; Giving rise to the use of arrays
of antennas. Knowing the parameters that
characterize the radiation pattern of a
dipole and applying it in the array.

Figura 1: linear arrays uniform

In this research work a simulation of

linear and planar arrays shows up particularly study him the radiation pattern and
factor of array.(1)

Fa (, ) =
Fa (, ) =
Fa (, ) =

2. THEORETICAL FOUNDATION

|Fa (, )|

An array of antennas is a group of

simple antennas connected under some
conditions, generally similar and guided
in the same direction, these are organized
in a physical given disposition, relatively
near some in relation to other ones, each
antenna is controlled by a same system
of separation of signal. Additionally they

n
X
n=0
n
X
n=0
n
X

an ejkobr r n
an ejnko dcos()
an ejn

n=0
sin N
= | sin 2
2

Planar Array
In addition to placing elements along a
line (to form a linear array), individual
radiators can be positioned along a
rectangular grid to form a rectangular
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or planar array. Planar arrays provide

additional variables which can be used
to control and shape the pattern of the
array. Planar arrays are more versatile
and can provide more symmetrical
patterns with lower side lobes. In
addition, they can be used to scan the
main beam of the antenna toward any
point in space. Applications include
tracking radar, search radar, remote
sensing, communications, and many
others.(3)

Figura 3: Circular Array

SIMULATION
For this work we use the
Matlab 2013a software to
plotting to a frequency of
3Ghz.
array lineal with four elements Length infinitesimal.

Figura 2: Planar Array

F An (, )

M
sin N
y
1 sin 2 x
2
{M
}{ N1
y }
sin 2x
sin 2

With:
x = kdx sin()cos() + ax
y = kdy sin()cos() + ay
Figura 4: Simulation array lineal of 3/4.

Circular Array

array lineal with four elements Length small.

Another option of spatial distribution is that of the circular

type which antennas are located
in to a distance separate 2 of
the center; It is of clarifying that
in this type of array the very
beginning of multiplication of
parameters also is used. This
type of array presents in simulations a better performance when
compare it the arrangements
was mentioned in the previous
paragraphs, since he does not
show back symmetric lobes, the
as they are not desirable for a
satellite communication, however
the displacement angle of main
lobe is reduced.

Figura 5: Simulation array lineal of 3/4

array lineal with four elements Length far-field.

Figura 9: Simulation array planar of 3/4

Figura 6: Simulation array lineal of 3/4

side lobes, and a directivity a lot greater than the

elements of a linear association.
Between head be the
number of elements of an
association more executive is the radiation Pattern, its main lobe reduces its width and it gets
longer.
When the radiation patterns of every element of
the array are all the same and the elements are
orientated in the same direction, the radiation pattern is the sum of every
diagram of the elements of
array.

Array Planar with four

elements Length infinitesimal.

Figura 7: Simulation array planar of 3/4

Array Planar with four
elements Length small.

Referencias
[1] IEEE Standard Definitions of Terms for Antennas, Std 145-1983, Revision of ANSI/IEEE Std
145-1973.
[2] C.A.Balanis,
.Antenna
Theory: Analysis and
Design, 2on Edition
John Wiley, 1997.
[3] R. P. Feynman, The
Strange Theory of Light
and Matter, Princeton
University Press, 1983

Figura 8: Simulation array planar of 3/4

array planar with four elements Length far-field.
CONCLUSIONS
The arrays planar provide directional beams, radiation patterns with low
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