Featuring new coverage of reconfigurable antennas, vector antennas, and direction-finding antennas, this up-to-date resource offers a rigorous review of the basic electromagnetic principles that drive smart antenna design and deployment. Case studies and worked examples using MATLAB are provided. End-of-chapter assignments reinforce the concepts presented. Thoroughly revised to reflect recent developments and the latest technologies, this is a comprehensive reference for all professionals, students, and researchers in the field of smart antennas.
Smart Antennas with MATLAB, Second Edition, covers:
Fundamentals of electromagnetic fields
Antenna fundamentals
Array fundamentals
Principles of random variables and processes
Propagation channel characteristics
Angle-of-arrival estimation
Smart antennas
Direction finding
Electromagnetic vector sensors
Smart antenna design and optimization