DWellsThesis

  This thesis presents simulation data on array operation in wideband communication systems. It is shown that array structures with closer inter-element spacing outperform structures with much larger inter-element spacing. It is also shown that circular structures outperform linear structures. This performance dierence between the classications of arrays is due largely to the circular array s ability to handle high levels of interference. Even though a diversity combining scheme (MRC) was used in the simulator, the arrays provided interference rejection capabilities due to the closely spaced antenna elements.