Title:
MULTI-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2018/017518
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An antenna structure configured for simultaneous communication over multiple channels or with multiple locations. In certain examples the antenna system includes an antenna, such as a horn antenna, a lens, or a horn-lens combination, for example, and a focal plane array located near the focal point of the antenna. The focal plane array can be made up of a plurality of sub-wavelength elements, and is configured to simultaneously excite and/or receive a plurality of beams, each having an independent pointing angle to communicate with multiple fixed or non-fixed communication terminals in different locations.
Inventors:
BLANDA FRANK (US)
KRATZENBERG ERIC (US)
MCMAHON BENJAMIN (US)
KRATZENBERG ERIC (US)
MCMAHON BENJAMIN (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2017/042494
Publication Date:
June 07, 2018
Filing Date:
July 18, 2017
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ASTRONICS AEROSAT CORP (US)
International Classes:
H01Q13/00
Foreign References:
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US20150123863A1 | 2015-05-07 | |||
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
ANASTASI, John, N. et al. (US)
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