The development of MATLAB based tools for antenna array analysis

Date
2020-03
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Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University
Abstract
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The electric field integral equation's (EFIE) solution using the Rao-Wilton-Glisson (RWG) implementation of the method of moments (MoM) is a complicated process employed in finding the solution of electromagnetic fields numerically. Long and complicated programs must be developed for its custom application. This thesis develops a MoM solver to be used as a basis for custom applications. The solver is developed with custom logic applications to process mesh data, allowing for the solution of selected impedance matrix entries. It employs Gaussian quadrature for standard integration and Radial angular square route methods to deal with singularities. The solver and its toolkit are then employed to test the viability of Windowed macro-basis functions in a three dimensional context.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Geen opsomming
Description
Thesis (MEng)--Stellenbosch University, 2020.
Keywords
Antenna arrays, MATLAB, Moments method (Statistics), UCTD, Electromagnetic fields -- Mathematical models, Integral equations -- Numerical solutions
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