An Arbitrary Conformal Array Pattern Synthesis Method That Includes Mutual Coupling and Platform Effects

The research in the paper puts forward a novel method for synthesizing conformal arrays and optimizing low cross-polarizations including the effects of elements mutual coupling and mounted platform. Starting from the far-field superposition principle, an efficient approach with active element pattern technique is proposed to calculate the far-field patterns. A coordinate transform is used to create polarization quantities, and a general process for the element polarized pattern transformation is proposed. The two numerical examples are proposed, and the desired sidelobe levels and low crosspolarizations are optimized. Numerical results indicate the proposed method is valid.