Microwave phased array for aerological radar

Abstract

The use of radars with phased antenna arrays in aerological atmospheric sounding systems significantly increases the technical characteristics of the radio channel, ensures reliable auto-tracking in the near zone at high angular velocities of the aerological probe, and reduces the overall dimensions of the radar station. Modelling and optimization of the parameters of the phased array and phase shifters were carried out in the NI AWR Design Environment. The results of the study showed that when designing a radar station, it is possible to reduce the level of side lobes of the phased array antenna pattern and the effect of reflections from the underlying surface under operating conditions significantly.