A novel approach for circular array testing

In this contribution the use of circular Plane Wave Generator (PWG) for testing large circular arrays is discussed. In particular, it is shown that the synthesis method proposed in the present paper allows the use of a lower number of radiating elements compared with previous PWG approaches.

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