Accession Number:

ADA399555

Title:

Application of Model-Based Signal Processing and Genetic Algorithms for Shipboard Antenna Design, Placement Optimization

Descriptive Note:

Annual rept 1 Dec 2000-30 Nov 2001

Corporate Author:

TEXAS UNIV AT AUSTIN DEPT OF ELECTRICALAND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Personal Author(s):

• Ling, Hao

Report Date:

2002-01-31

Pagination or Media Count:

161.0

Abstract:

This report summarizes the scientific progress on the research grant Application of Model-Based Signal Processing and Genetic Algorithms for Shipboard Antenna Design, Placement and Optimization during the period 1 December 2000 - 30 November 2001. Progress on using genetic algorithms in conjunction with computational electromagnetics for microstrip antenna design, array beamforming, microwave absorber shaping and electrically small wire antenna design is described.

Descriptors:

• *ALGORITHMS
• *SIGNAL PROCESSING
• *SHIP ANTENNAS
• ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
• OPTIMIZATION
• COMPUTATIONS
• ARRAYS
• EMPLACEMENT
• BEAM FORMING
• STRIP TRANSMISSION LINES
• GENETICS

Subject Categories:

• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE