Conformal Antenna Array

The near field characteristics of conformal antenna arrays are analyzed by using a very efficient analytical method, instead of time consuming numerical methods. This is especially important for the design and optimization process for dynamic beam forming in many near field applications. In order to optimize the near field characteristics, in terms of nominal beam width changes and side lobe suppression, typical conformal antenna arrays which are distributed on convex, concave and planar surfaces are compared with each other. This efficient analytical method can be further developed for analyzing generally volumetric antenna array problems.