Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Directive – Including a steerable array
Patent
1989-03-20
1990-10-23
Tarcza, Thomas H.
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Directive
Including a steerable array
342373, G01S 703
Patent
active
049655884
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an electronically scanned antenna comprising an array (11) of elementary sources, an energy-focusing reflector (10), and feed and control electronics; the array (11) is situated in the focal zone of the reflector, while the feed and control electronics includes a plurality of attenuator and phase shifter circuits (24) controlled by a control unit (27), with said circuits having their outputs connected to at least one combiner (28). The invention is particularly suitable for space telecommunications.
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Patent Abstracts of Japan, vol. 12, No. 60 (E-584)(2907) Feb. 23, 1988.
Clerino Antoine
Lenormand Regis
Marre Jean-Philippe
Neron Jacques
Raguenet Gerard
Societe Anonyme dite : Alcatel Espace
Swann Tod
Tarcza Thomas H.
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