Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Directive – Including a steerable array
Patent
1997-03-10
1999-07-20
Issing, Gregory C.
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Directive
Including a steerable array
342375, H01Q 322
Patent
active
059261340
ABSTRACT:
A two-directional network antenna includes N parallel and juxtaposed arrays of antenna elements respectively connected to electronic transmission/receiving circuits by an ultrahigh frequency connecting device with phase shifts controlled by a control device. The ultrahigh frequency connecting device comprises N transmission lines respectively associated with N arrays of antenna elements, each transmission line having outputs in propagation lengths which are staggered in relation to their input, which outputs are connected to respective antenna elements of the associated array. The ultrahigh frequency connecting device further comprises at least one electromagnetic lens with P inputs and N outputs respectively connected to N inputs of the transmission lines. The control device comprises switching elements for selecting at least one of the P inputs of the electromagnetic lens to provide scanning in one direction, and elements for causing the frequency of the signals applied to the selected input to vary, to provide scanning in a second, perpendicular direction.
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Pons Patrick
Renard Christian
Dassault Electronique
Issing Gregory C.
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