Cordless Conformal Antenna Array of a Deployable Decameter Range Radar

The paper observes the requirements for positioning accuracy of individual antenna elements (AE) of a cordless receiving antenna array (AA) of an over-the-horizon decameter range radar. In case of non-equidistant and non-linear AE arrangement, the abandonment of cable lines in favor of standard radio channels for data transmission significantly reduces the deployment time of receiving decameter radar positions. However, this requires the use of a local positioning system. Errors in estimating the true coordinates of particular AE lead to the deterioration in potential pattern functions. The paper gives theoretical estimates of the required accuracy parameters, confirmed by results of the computer experiment.