New modeling of reconfigurable microstrip antenna using hybrid structure of simulation driven and knowledge based artificial neural networks

Microstrip antenna has been recently one of the most innovative fields of antenna techniques. The main advantage of such an antenna is the simplicity of its production, little weight, a narrow profile, and easiness of integration of the radiating elements with the net of generators power systems. As a result of using arrays consisting of microstrip antennas; it is possible to decrease the size and weight and also to reduce the costs of components production as well as whole application systems. This paper presents possibilities of using artificial neural networks (ANNs) in the process of forming a beam from radiating complex microstrip antenna. Algorithms which base on artificial neural networks use high parallelism of actions which results in considerable acceleration of the process of forming the antenna pattern. The appropriate selection of learning constants makes it possible to get theoretically a solution which will be close to the real time. This paper presents the training neural network algorithm with the selection of optimal network structure. The analysis above was made in case of following the emission source, setting to zero the pattern of direction of expecting interference, and following emission source compared with two constant interferences. Computer simulation was made in MATLAB environment on the basis of Flex Tool, a programme which creates artificial neural networks.

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Integrating knowledge-based systems and artificial neural networks for engineering

Artificial intelligence for engineering design analysis and manufacturing ◽

10.1017/s0890060400002055 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 13-22 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Nabil Kartam ◽

Ian Flood ◽

Tanit Tongthong

Keyword(s):

Neural Networks ◽

Artificial Neural Networks ◽

Generalized Solution ◽

Knowledge Based Systems ◽

Knowledge Based ◽

Engineering Problems ◽

Scope Of Application ◽

Artificial Neural ◽

The Individual

AbstractThe feasibility and relative merits of integrating knowledge-based systems (KBSs) and artificial neural networks (ANNs) for application to engineering problems are presented and evaluated. The strength of KBSs lies in their ability to represent human judgment and solve problems by providing explanations from and reasoning with heuristic knowledge. ANNs demonstrate problem solving characteristics not inherent in KBSs, including an ability to learn from example, develop a generalized solution applicable to a range of examples of the problem, and process information extremely rapidly. In this respect, KBSs and ANNs are complementary, rather than alternatives, and may be integrated into a system that exploits the advantages of both technologies. The scope of application and quality of solutions produced by such a hybrid extend beyond the boundaries of the individual technologies. This paper identifies and describes how KBSs and ANNs can be integrated, and provides an evaluation of the advantages that will accrue in engineering applications.

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