Phased array terminal for equatorial satellite constellations
US7339520B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/18571
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A low cost and low profile antenna for commercial use, either in a fixed or mobile condition is disclosed. The antenna has a generally flat circular plate that rotates to seam the azimuth direction. A plurality of radiation elements are positioned on the surface of the circular plate. The received signals are multiplexed, digitally converted, digitally beamformed, and then transferred to a digital receiver.
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