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Method for calibrating an airborne goniometry apparatus for low frequencies

US11994602B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2022
Grant dateMay 28, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S3/146
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention includes a method for calibrating at low frequency and in-flight a goniometry apparatus including an antenna array, on board an air carrier. The method includes for an angular position of reception, calibrating the airborne goniometry apparatus at a given frequency, comprising transmitting, by means of a calibration transmitter, at the given frequency and in the direction of the goniometry apparatus, at least two calibration signals, with polarizations orthogonal to each other. The method also includes measuring a response of the antenna array for each of the signals. The invention also includes a system implementing such a method.

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