Adaptive Array Performance with Spatially Dispersed Interference.

Abstract : In this report we discuss adaptive array performance when a continuous sector of interference is incident upon the array. A model is developed for a two-element array with an arbitrary number of incident signals. From this model the array weights are derived and formulas for the array performance are developed. It is then shown how this model is readily extended to the case of a continuous interference sector. From these analytical results, the array performance is then examined for specific cases of spatially dispersed interference. It is seen that the array performance is not always degraded as the interference angular sector becomes larger. (Author)