Multiple beam phased array antenna system for mobile satellite communications
US11677144B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q9/0407
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides an antenna array which includes a structure in the form of a hexagonal pyramid with a flat top surface/facet. According to preferred aspects, the pedestal support of the present invention preferably further includes six side facets which are preferably disposed 60 degrees from each other. Preferably, each side facet preferably supports a patch antenna and the top facet supports a top/zenith antenna. According to a preferred embodiment, the azimuth antennas may be offset from the ground plane by an angle between 20 and 60 degrees. The zenith antenna is preferably substantially parallel to the ground plane.
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