X band patch array antenna design for marine radar application

Abstract

Horizontally polarized patch antenna array design is proposed for frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) marine radar applications. The array consists of series-parallel fed 96 elements printed on microwave substrate. The array configuration is optimized for minimum line loss and maximum aperture efficiency. The target frequency band is 9.3-9.4 GHz. Antenna parameters such as return loss, peak gain, half-power beam width and side-lobe levels are presented for marine radar applications.