July 1989 | NTIA Technical Report TR-89-245

Automated Steerable Nulling Antenna Processor (SNAP) Model

Nicholas DeMinco

Abstract: This report describes an adaptive antenna computer model that simulates the behavior of a steerable–nulling antenna processor (SNAP) in a jamming or interference environment. The model predicts the signal–to– (interference–plus–noise) ratio as a function of antenna parameters and interference environment. The model can be used to demonstrate the application of antennas with the SNAP for obtaining increased spectrum utilization or improved performance in an interference or jamming environment.

Keywords: adaptive antennas; interference nulling; steerable-nulling antenna processor

For technical information concerning this report, contact:

Nicholas DeMinco
Institute for Telecommunication Sciences
(303) 497-3660
ndeminco@ntia.doc.gov

To request a reprint of this report, contact:

Lilli Segre, Publications Officer
Institute for Telecommunication Sciences
(303) 497-3572
LSegre@ntia.gov

Disclaimer: Certain commercial equipment, components, and software may be identified in this report to specify adequately the technical aspects of the reported results. In no case does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, nor does it imply that the equipment or software identified is necessarily the best available for the particular application or uses.

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