Abstract
A nested virtual array subband beamforming system is proposed for applications where broadband signal targets are located within the near field of the array. Subband multirate processing and near field beamforming techniques are used jointly for the nested array to improve the performances and reduce the computational complexity. A new noise model, namely the broadband near field spherically isotropic noise model, is also proposed for the optimization design of near field beamformers. It is shown that near field beamforming is essential for better distance discrimination of near field targets, reduced beampattern variations for broadband signals, and stronger reverberation suppression.
Recommended Citation
Y. R. Zheng et al., "A Nested Sensor Array Focusing on Near Field Targets," Proceedings of IEEE Sensors, 2003, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Jan 2003.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/ICSENS.2003.1279062
Meeting Name
IEEE Sensors, 2003
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Array Signal Processing; Broadband Near Field Spherically Isotropic Noise Model; Broadband Signal Targets; Computational Complexity; Microsensors; Near Field Targets; Nested Sensor Array; Nested Virtual Array Subband Beamforming System; Noise Model; Optimization Design; Reverberation Suppression; Sensor Fusion; Subband Multirate Processing
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2003 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2003
