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Inflatable reflector antenna for space based radars

US6650304B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2002
Grant dateNov 18, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q19/175
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A space deployable antenna that includes an inflatable envelope, a cylindrical reflector formed on a wall of the envelope, a catenary support frame for maintaining the cylindrical shape of the cylindrical reflector, and a feed array support structure connected to the catenary support frame.

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