Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Directive – Including a steerable array
Patent
1992-03-11
1992-11-17
Issing, Gregory C.
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Directive
Including a steerable array
342372, H01Q 322
Patent
active
051647362
ABSTRACT:
A method and system for steering an antenna beam are provided. A light source emits light wherein at least one parameter of the emitted light is modulated. Modulated light is received by an optical detector and an analog control signal is provided by the optical detector in response to the modulated parameter. The control signal is applied to an analog-to-digital converter to convert the signal from analog to digital. The digital converter output signal is applied to a digital phase shifter for controlling the phase shift of the phase shifter and thereby steering an antenna beam according to the modulated parameter. The modulated parameter may be, for example, the intensity of the emitted light or the frequency of the emitted light. A plurality of converters and phase shifters may be provided for steering of phased array antennas.
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Herczfeld Peter R.
Jemison William D.
Paolella Arthur
Bechtel James B.
Issing Gregory C.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
Tura James V.
Verona Susan E.
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