arXiv (Cornell University)
Sparse Phased Array Optimization Using Deep Learning
April 2025 • David Lu, Lior Maman, James P. Earls, Amir Boag, Pierre Baldi
Antenna arrays are widely used in wireless communication, radar systems, radio astronomy, and military defense to enhance signal strength, directivity, and interference suppression. We introduce a deep learning-based optimization approach that enhances the design of sparse phased arrays by reducing grating lobes. This approach begins by generating sparse array configurations to address the non-convex challenges and extensive degrees of freedom inherent in array design. We use neural networks to approximate the non…