Applications of Antenna Arrays in Wireless Communications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2025 | Viewed by 51
Special Issue Editors
Interests: antenna arrays; energy harvesting; computational electromagnetics; RF devices
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Interests: antenna arrays; beam-forming networks; synthesis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Antenna arrays play a crucial role in wireless communications, significantly impacting the performance and versatility of communication systems. These arrays, consisting of multiple antenna elements, are designed to improve various aspects of wireless transmission, such as gain, directivity, and efficiency. By employing techniques such as beamforming, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO), and diversity schemes, antenna arrays enhance signal strength, reduce interference, and increase the capacity of wireless networks.
Beamforming, in particular, allows antenna arrays to steer signals in specific directions, improving signal quality for users in those areas while minimizing interference to others. MIMO technology leverages the spatial dimension to transmit and receive multiple data streams simultaneously, leading to higher data rates and improved spectral efficiency. Additionally, antenna arrays are instrumental in adaptive and smart antenna systems that can dynamically adjust their radiation patterns based on the environment or user distribution.
Advancements in antenna array technology are driving the development of 5G and future wireless communication standards, which demand high-speed data transfer, low latency, and support for massive machine-type communications (mMTC). The integration of antenna arrays with emerging technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), smart cities, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication systems is essential for realizing the full potential of these applications.
In essence, antenna arrays are a cornerstone of modern wireless communications, enabling enhanced connectivity, coverage, and service quality, while also paving the way for innovative communication solutions in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Dr. Alberto Reyna Maldonado
Dr. Marco A. Panduro
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- antenna arrays
- mutual coupling
- RF devices
- wireless communications
