Rabinovich V., Alexandrov N. Antenna Arrays and Automotive Applications

Springer, 2013. 196 p. — ISBN: 1461410738.This book throws a lifeline to designers wading through mounds of antenna array patents looking for the most suitable systems for their projects. Drastically reducing the research time required to locate solutions to the latest challenges in automotive communications, it sorts and systematizes material on cutting-edge antenna arrays that feature multi-element communication systems with enormous potential for the automotive industry. These new systems promise to make driving safer and more efficient, opening up myriad applications, including vehicle-to-vehicle traffic that prevents collisions, automatic toll collection, vehicle location and fine-tuning for cruise control systems. This book’s exhaustive coverage begins with currently deployed systems, frequency ranges and key parameters. It proceeds to examine system geometry, analog and digital beam steering technology (including "smart" beams formed in noisy environments), maximizing signal-to-noise ratios, miniaturization, and base station technology that facilitates in-car connectivity while on the move. An essential guide for technicians working in a fast-developing field, this new volume will be warmly welcomed as a powerful aid in their endeavorsAntenna Arrays in the Automotive Industry: Applications and Frequency Ranges
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Space Diversity System for FM, Digital Terrestrial TV, and RKE/TPMS Devices
Direct Broadcasting Satellite TV
Antenna Arrays: From Simple Configuration to Advanced Design
Fixed Beam Directional Arrays
Arrays with Simple (ON/OF) Electronically Switchable Elements
Electronically Controlled Phased Antenna Arrays with Single Output Receiver
Adaptive Antenna ArraysPerformances and Processing MethodsTypical Array Geometries and Basic Beam Steering MethodsLinear Array Factor for Equally Spaced Elements
Planar Array Factor
Array Factor for Circular Configuration
Array Factor for Electronically Controlled Phased Arrays
Design with Analog Phase Shifters
System with Digital Phase Shifters
Pin Diode Digital Phase Shifter Topology
Antenna Array Performances
Array Element Radiation Pattern and Mutual Coupling
Array Radiation Pattern
Digital BeamformingSmart Beamforming: Main Adaptive Techniques
Adaptive SystemsMaximum Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Applebaum Loop
Least Mean Square Algorithm
Adaptation Based on Phase Variations
Systems with Multi-Antenna Elements at the Transmitter and Receiver Ends
SISO, MISO, SIMO, and MIMO Design: Brief Introduction
SISO System and Communication Channel
MIMO System Capacity
Correlation Effect and MIMO Capacity Value
Mutual Coupling and MIMO Capacity
SIMO Diversity Techniques
High Resolution Processing Algorithms for Direction Finding (DF) ApplicationsSimplified Smart Beamforming
Butler Matrix Topology
Sectored Antenna Array
Array with Parasitic Elements (ESPAR)
Single Receiver Antenna Array with Digital Beamforming
Time-Modulated Array Configuration
Partially Adaptive Small Phased Array with Three-Bit Digital Phase Shifters
A Novel Small Phased Array with Two-Bit Phase Shifters for DOA Applications
Array Topology
Description of the Processing Algorithm
Algorithm Analysis
Simulation Results
Experimental ResultsPractical Design for Automotive
Base Station Array Examples for Communication with Vehicles
Fixed Beam Directional Arrays
Linear Polarized Toll Collection Design for 915 MHz
Circular Polarized 16-Element Microstrip Array for Toll Collection Application
Microstrip Array with Omnidirectional Radiation Pattern in Horizontal Plane for GHz
Printed Dipole Array with Reflector Plane for 2.45 GHz Band
Antenna Arrays with Electronically Controlled Beam
System with ON/OFF Parasitic Microstrip Structure
Array for Horizontal Over 360 Beam Steering ith Switchable Printed Landstorfer/Yagi
Example of Practical Array with Simple 4 9 4 Butler Matrix
Circular Array with Electronically Controllable Dipole Elements
Single RF Channel Digital SMILE Array
Parking Lot Vehicle Localization Antenna Systems
Communication Scenarios
Single Channel Eight Element Circular Array for 2.4 GHz Applications
Example of Conformal Smart 2.45 GHz Array for Lighting Pole Installation at the Parking AreaCompact Car-Mounted Arrays
Design Examples for 2.45 GHz
Reactively Steered Ring Array Printed on Car Glass
Steerable Disk Patch Configuration
Low Profile Vertically Polarized F-Antenna Array for Roof Mount Applications
Prototype Samples for 5.2 and 5.9 GHz Frequency Bands
Endfire Array for ITS Applications Providing Forward/Backward Radiation
System Integrated into the Vehicle Body
Compact Smart Topology for Wi-Max Radio
Roof-Mounted Four-Element Patch Array for V2V Communication
Low Profile Beam Switched Loop Design
Low Profile Omnidirectional Horizontally Polarized Topology
Broadcasting Vehicle-Mounted Multi-Element Systems
FM Radio Space Diversity Topology
Examples of Diversity Systems for Digital Terrestrial TV
Satellite TV Arrays
Diversity Design for RKE/RSE/TPMS
MIMO Capacity Estimation for the Vehicle-Mounted Antenna Systems
Distributed Roof-Mounted Four-Element Array
Comparison of SISO, SIMO, and MIMO Systems for Moving Cars
Impact of Mutual Coupling on MIMO Vehicle-to-Vehicle SystemRadar Arrays for Vehicle ApplicationsBrief Review of Anti-Collision Radar Automotive Antenna Arrays
Patch Double Planar Topology
Combined Long- and Short-Range Spherical Lens Configuration
Yagi-Uda Array for 76 GHz Band
Parabolic Transreflector Array System
Topology with Microstrip Reflect Array
Array Concept with Cylindrical Lens Configuration
System with Rotman Lens
Systems for Road Traffic Flow Estimation
Experiment Results of High Resolution System for
Traffic Flow EstimationAbout the Lead Author