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The problem considered in this paper is to interpolate a virtual uniform array from a real two-dimensional array with arbitrary geometry via an interpolation matrix. The key to this problem is how to arrange these virtual sensors. It is shown that the virtual uniform linear array should have the same main-lobe beam-pattern as the real array over an angular sector of interest. Simulation results are presented to illustrate the application of virtual array in direction finding.
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Min, L. Design of virtual uniform linear arrays for efficient direction finding. J. of Electron. (China) 10, 203–208 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02684548
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02684548