Intelligent Synthesis of Antenna Array Radiation Patterns Using Woodward-Lawson Algorithm

Abstract

The Woodward-Lawson method combines theoretical frequency sampling with practical parameter adjustments to synthesize antenna arrays that generate customized radiation patterns. In this paper, we provide a synthesis and analysis of radiation patterns for linear antenna arrays using this method, detailing the mathematical framework involved. We validated our approach through simulations of two antenna arrays—one with 10 elements and the other with 20 elements—comparing the results to theoretical predictions. Our evaluation focused on key performance metrics such as directivity, sidelobe levels, and overall efficiency. The findings in this paper demonstrate that the Woodward-Lawson method effectively models and assesses antenna performance, confirming its utility in achieving desired radiation characteristics and providing a valuable reference for future antenna array research.