Segmented antenna system for offshore radio networks and method of using same
US7383151B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S19/51
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for a segmented antenna system. The method includes determining an orientation of a first antenna, the first antenna including a plurality of segments for transmitting and receiving signals, determining a direction from the first antenna to a second antenna capable or at least one of transmitting and receiving signals, and selecting at least one of the plurality of segments of the first antenna using the determined orientation of the first antenna and the determined direction.
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