Portable antenna positioner apparatus and method

Details Portable antenna positioner apparatus and method Portable antenna positioner apparatus and method

2006-04-26

2008-10-07

Le, HoangAnh T (Department: 2821)

Communications: radio wave antennas

Antennas

With means for moving directive antenna for scanning,...

C343S880000, C343S882000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07432868

ABSTRACT:
A low power, lightweight, collapsible and rugged antenna positioner for use in communicating with geostationary, geosynchronous and low earth orbit satellite. By collapsing, invention may be easily carried or shipped in a compact container. May be used in remote locations with simple or automated setup and orientation. Azimuth is adjusted by rotating an antenna in relation to a positioner base and elevation is adjusted by rotating an elevation motor coupled with the antenna. Manual orientation of antenna for linear polarized satellites yields lower weight and power usage. Updates ephemeris or TLE data via satellite. Algorithms used for search including Clarke Belt fallback, transponder/beacon searching switch, azimuth priority searching and tracking including uneven re-peak scheduling yield lower power usage. Orientation aid via user interface allows for smaller azimuth motor, simplifies wiring and lowers weight. Tilt compensation, bump detection and failure contingency provide robustness.

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