Research Article

Pattern Nulling of Linear Antenna Arrays Using Backtracking Search Optimization Algorithm

Table 4

MSL and NDL values obtained by BSA and other optimization techniques SOA [32], CLONALG [21], and BFA [24] for double null imposed at −10° and 20°.

BSA (Figure 10)SOA [32]CLONALG [21]BFA [24]

MSL (dB)−24.47−23.96−24.05−24.28
NDL at −10° (dB)−177.50−119.80−154.20−156.30
NDL at 20° (dB)−188.50−112.60−156.50−187.60