High-power electromagnetic source, vehicle and method
US11194015B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04K2203/32
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A high-power electromagnetic source for HPEM pulses in a desired radiation direction includes at least three antennas fixed in relation to one another for pulse components, wherein at least two groups of antennas with a respective main direction are present, and a control unit for the activation and phase position of the pulse components for the superimposition for the HPEM pulse, wherein the current radiation direction of said pulse is selectable in an angle range around the main direction. A vehicle with an HPEM source has the antennas mounted in a fixed position or a support for the antennas is pivotably mounted on the vehicle. In a method for emitting the HPEM pulse, all antennas are controlled in order to select the radiation direction in the angle range of less than 360°.
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