Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Directive – Including a radiometer
Patent
1987-11-12
1989-09-05
Tarcza, Thomas H.
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Directive
Including a radiometer
342157, 342375, G01S 302
Patent
active
048643084
ABSTRACT:
An electronically scanned radiometer has a dispersive serpentine antenna with one or two ports. A mixer is connected to each port with each mixer being fed by a variable frequency local oscillator. Each oscillator provides the mixer to which it is connected with a drive signal that varies in frequency. The antenna most efficiently receives one or more beams through radiators at an angle that varies with the frequency of the drive signal at the mixer. An output is received at each port and is appropriately displayed. When the serpentine has two ports the radiometer can be operated at two orthogonal polarizations. The frequency being fed to each mixer can be varied in various predetermined patterns. Scanning of the beam can be effected by changing the frequency of observation without physically rotating the antenna. Also two simultaneous beams rotating in opposite directions with independent motions can be achieved.
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Healy Thomas P. G.
Raab Anthony R.
Thorpe William
Com Dev Ltd.
Schnurr Daryl W.
Sotomayor John B.
Tarcza Thomas H.
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