Adaptive reflector antenna and method for implementing the same

Details Adaptive reflector antenna and method for implementing the same Adaptive reflector antenna and method for implementing the same

2005-05-03

2005-05-03

Nguyen, Hoang V. (Department: 2821)

Communications: radio wave antennas

Antennas

Antenna components

C343S840000, C343S915000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06888515

ABSTRACT:
An adaptive reflector antenna includes an adaptive reflector and a mechanism for simultaneously effecting feed rotation and shape change for the adaptive reflector so as to maintain antenna performance with large scan angles while simultaneously reducing weight, complexity, and cost.

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