THE DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A CURVED SURFACE ANTENNA ARRAY FOR USE IN 5G TECHNOLOGY (KEY IJP************973)

• Sadiya Masood Khaki,Dr. Vivek Arora

Abstract

The need for effective and high-performing antenna systems has increased as 5G technology has spread. Particularly in complicated situations, antenna arrays installed on curved surfaces offer special benefits in terms of beamforming, directivity, and coverage. This thesis offers a thorough investigation into the planning and evaluation of antenna arrays intended especially for 5G applications and placed tactically on curved surfaces.The first stage of this research entails a comprehensive analysis of the body of literature in order to comprehend the underlying ideas, difficulties, and most recent developments in antenna array design for 5G networks. The emphasis then turns to the creation of novel design techniques that are tailored for curvature surfaces and take into consideration elements like radiation pattern shaping, mutual coupling, and curvature effects.A variety of antenna array topologies are investigated and analysed using sophisticated simulation tools and optimisation techniques in order to get superior performance metrics, such as high gain, low sidelobe levels, and improved beam steering capabilities. We carefully examine how curvature affects the radiation properties of the array and how it affects 5G system factors including capacity, coverage, and spectral efficiency.Furthermore, in order to provide a smooth integration with contemporary communication infrastructure, this research explores unique fabrication processes appropriate for realising antenna arrays on curved substrates. Manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and scalability are among the practical factors that are taken into account to help proposed ideas move from theoretical conceptions to actual applications.Lastly, through modelling and prototyping, comprehensive validation experiments and performance evaluation are carried out, proving the effectiveness of the suggested antenna arrays for a range of 5G use cases, such as large MIMO systems, mmWave communication, and Internet of Things applications. The research presented in this thesis advances the field of antenna array technology and offers important new information for the planning and implementation of 5G networks in a variety of settings.