Noise considerations for wideband true time delay photonic beamformers

R. Rotman, S. Rotman, M. Tur

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Abstract

With the advent of new forms of true time delay wideband beamformers -both photonic and digital - the effect of noise within the beamformer channels must be taken into account As an example, in this paper, a multibeam photonic beamformer for a phased array working in receive mode using linear frequency modulated pulses is analyzed. A general expression is obtained showing the effect of the optical noise on the spatial antenna pattern and on the impulse response. The S/N (Signal to Noise Ratio) of the beamformer is examined with regard to both uncorrelated and correlated noise between channels.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2008 IEEE Radar Conference, RADAR 2008
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2008
Event2008 IEEE Radar Conference, RADAR 2008 - Rome, Italy
Duration: 26 May 200830 May 2008

Publication series

Name2008 IEEE Radar Conference, RADAR 2008

Conference

Conference2008 IEEE Radar Conference, RADAR 2008
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityRome
Period26/05/0830/05/08

Keywords

  • Beamforming Networks
  • Photonic Beamforming
  • Wideband Phased Array

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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