Antenna alignment system and method
US6580391B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q19/136
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An antenna alignment apparatus and alignment method is used to effectively position an antenna used in a satellite communication system on the satellite orbital arc, and to ensure that a proper antenna polarization is achieved during installation or alignment of a remote station antenna. The apparatus includes a secondary receiving device mounted on the feed arm of the antenna at a specified distance from the primary receiving device located on the primary plane of the antenna. An antenna using this system and method may be properly aligned on the orbital arc using only simple receiving equipment.
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