Inflatable-collapsible transreflector antenna

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2006-11-07

2006-11-07

Ho, Tan (Department: 2821)

Communications: radio wave antennas

Antennas

Antenna components

C342S008000, C342S010000, C343S912000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07133001

ABSTRACT:
A large aperture lightweight antenna uses an inflatable spherical surface deployed within a lighter than air platform. Beam steering is accomplished by moving the RF feedpoint(s) with respect to the reflector. The antenna can use an inflatable collapsible transreflector.

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