Optimization of a microstrip antenna with a genetic algorithm for use as a Ground Penetrating Radar

Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications

Volumn 17, Issue 8, 2003, Pages 1197-1216

  Pissoort, D ^a   Rogier, H ^a   Olyslager, F ^a   De Zutter, D ^a  

^a GHENT UNIVERSITY   (Belgium)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER SIMULATION; FREQUENCY RESPONSE; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; GROUND PENETRATING RADAR SYSTEMS; OPTIMIZATION;

GROUND AIR INTERFACE;

MICROSTRIP ANTENNAS;

EID: 0042806006     PISSN: 09205071     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1163/156939303322519829     Document Type: Article

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