how to make phased.Cos​ineAntenna​Element element pattern in z-direction

phased.CosineAntennaElement will generate antenna pattern its maximum direction is in x-direction. How to let 'phased.CosineAntennaElement' element pattern pointing z-direction?

Answer 1

[Chen]

Many thanks, I tried and it works.

Answer 2

[David Fink]

A linear array or planar array can be used to specify the MRA (main response axis, which is the maximum direction). Here I use a planar array:

A = phased.URA('ArrayNormal','z')
H = phased.CosineAntennaElement
A.Element = H

Answer 3

[Chen]

Thanks David, I will try it.

Answer 4

[Chen]

Hello David In my application, I use phased.ConformalArray. 1. there is no 'ArrayNormal' in it. 2. If my conformalArray is on a sphere, is there way let each Cosine element pointing to the direction that I want to point? Thanks Chen

[David Fink]

Yes - for the phased.ConformalArray, the ElementNormal property can be set to specify the normal vector for each element, in the form [azimuth elevation], both measured in degrees.