TITLE:
Optimization Algorithms for Sidelobes SSL Reduction: A Comparative Study
AUTHORS:
Mohsen Denden, Aymen Alhamdan
KEYWORDS:
SSL, Radio Wave Interference, SAR, Linear Antenna Arrays, Genetic Algorithm, Chebyshev, Particle Swarm Optimization
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Computer and Communications,
Vol.12 No.7,
July
29,
2024
ABSTRACT: The development of new technologies in smart cities is often hailed as it becomes a necessity to solve many problems like energy consumption and transportation. Wireless networks are part of these technologies but implementation of several antennas, using different frequency bandwidths for many applications might introduce a negative effect on human health security. In wireless networks, most antennas generate sidelobes SSL. SSL causes interference and can be an additional resource for RF power that can affect human being health. This paper aims to study algorithms that can reduce SSL. The study concerns typical uniform linear antenna arrays. Different optimum side lobe level reduction algorithms are presented. Genetic algorithm GA, Chebyshev, and Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm are used in the optimization process. A comparative study between the indicated algorithms in terms of stability, precision, and running time is shown. Results show that using these algorithms in optimizing antenna parameters can reduce SSL. A comparison of these algorithms is carried out and results show the difference between them in terms of running time and SSL reduction Level.