A smart antenna system for remote supervision

Issue title: Proceedings from the 16th International Symposium on Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics (ISEM 2013)

Guest editors: Xavier Maldague and Toshiyuki Takagi

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Santos, M.R.^{a; *} | de Oliveira, B.G.M.^a | de Melo, M.T.^a | de Oliveira, A.J.B.^a | Santos, E.A.B.^a | Freitas, R.D.^a | Serra, R.^a | Santos, M.M.L.^b

Affiliations: [a] Departamento de Eletronica e Sistemas, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil | [b] Companhia Energetica de Pernambuco, Celpe, Recife, Brazil | Université Laval, Canada | Tohoku University, Japan

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Marcos Tavares de Melo, Departamento de Eletronica e Sistemas, Centro de Tecnologia e Geociencias, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Av. Academico Helio Ramos, s/n, CEP 50740-530, Recife, Brazil. E-mail: marcostdemelo@gmail.com

Abstract: This paper presents a switched smart antenna system, designed to provide a reliable communication between a Center for Integrated Operation of a distributor of electric power and automation devices such as electrical switches remotely controlled. The smart antenna system is controlled by an electronic device which sets de direction of the main lobe of an antenna array to the automation device.

Keywords: Smart antenna, switched system, automation devices, remotely controlled

DOI: 10.3233/JAE-141843

Journal: International Journal of Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics, vol. 45, no. 1-4, pp. 293-299, 2014