Antenna array apparatus with conformal mounting structure
US6407711B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q1/286
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A carrier structure apparatus for mounting conformal antenna elements to a non-planar mounting surface as part of an antenna array of an airborne vehicle or ground-based system also comprising a seeker section, fairing and guidance processing system. The carrier structure is a rigid and conductive apparatus that is made to conform to the geometric configuration of both the antenna element as well as the mounting surface. The conformal antenna is rigidly mounted to the carrier structure, which is in turn removably affixed to the non-planar mounting surface. With the carrier structure, each antenna element of the array may be individually tested and replaced prior to and after installation in array.
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