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Giada Maria Battaglia1,2, Giuseppe Caruso1, Pietro Bolli3
1Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell'Informazione, delle Infrastrutture e dell'Energia Sostenibile (DIIES), Università degli Studi Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria, IT-89123 Reggio Calabria, Italy.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 28, 2025
Summary
This study introduces a convex optimization method for Square Kilometre Array (SKA) low-frequency radio telescope beam synthesis. The approach optimizes beamforming weights to reduce sidelobe levels while maintaining resolution, especially in dense arrays.
Area of Science:
- Radio astronomy
- Electromagnetics
- Optimization theory
Background:
- Square Kilometre Array (SKA) low-frequency stations require precise beam control.
- Dense arrays face challenges like mutual coupling affecting performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- Develop a convex optimization framework for beam synthesis in SKA low-frequency stations.
- Minimize peak sidelobe levels while preserving angular resolution.
Main Methods:
- Formulated beam synthesis as a convex optimization problem.
- Computed optimized beamforming weights.
- Validated using full-wave electromagnetic simulations with detailed physical models.
Main Results:
- Optimized weights significantly reduced sidelobe levels compared to conventional methods.
- Achieved reduction with minimal impact on directivity.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in high-mutual-coupling frequency regimes.
Conclusions:
- The proposed convex optimization framework is suitable for dense radio astronomy arrays.
- Offers precise main beam control and improved performance in challenging conditions.
Keywords:
antenna arrayantenna synthesisbeamformingconvex optimizationradio astronomyradio telescopesidelobe suppressionsquare kilometre arrayMore Related Videos
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