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Abstract

In order to solve the problem of transceiver array optimization for multiple input multiple output (MIMO) radar under the conditions of fixed number of array elements and aperture length, an improved adaptive genetic algorithm is proposed in this paper. The algorithm takes the joint transceiver beam of MIMO radar as the optimization target, and optimizes the positions of the array elements of the transmitting and receiving arrays by introducing new crossover and mutation operators and elite protection strategie, which effectively reduces the number of array elements, while maintaining the main flap gain and reducing the side flap level. The effectiveness and superior optimization performance of the proposed algorithm is verified through experiments, which has certain theoretical reference significance in MIMO radar design.

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