Integrated ODU controller for antenna pointing
US8982004B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q19/17
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for aligning an antenna reflector with satellites in a satellite configuration. A method in accordance with the present invention comprises pointing the reflector to a position along an orbital arc used in the satellite configuration, commanding a Single Wire Multiswitch circuits which is coupled to the reflector of the antenna to output a signal from at least one satellite at the orbital slot, and adjusting the reflector to maximize reception of the signal from the orbital slot.
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