Vertical lift aircraft panels with embedded spiral antennas
US11456537B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q21/28
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system of spiral antennas is incorporated into aircraft body panels. The spiral antennas may be slot or printed material antennas, cavity backed for unidirectional communication, or open for bi-directional communication. The spiral antennas are operated in concert as a steerable array. The spiral antennas are utilized for various signal functions including ultra-wideband communications and electronic support measures interferometry.
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