Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Determining distance – Altimeter
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-31
2006-01-31
Lobo, Ian J. (Department: 3662)
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Determining distance
Altimeter
C342S120000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06992614
ABSTRACT:
A radar altimeter is provided that includes a transmitter operable to generate a radio signal at a modulation frequency, and transmit the radio signal toward a ground surface for reflection therefrom to thereby propagate a reflected radio signal. The radar altimeter also includes a receiver operable to receive the reflected radio signal, and determine the altitude of the aircraft based on the modulation frequency of the radio signal and a difference frequency derived from the radio signal and the reflected radio signal. The receiver is also operable to control the transmitter so as to vary the modulation frequency of the radio signal based on the altitude of the aircraft. Preferably, the modulation frequency of the radio signal is greater at lower altitudes than at higher altitudes.
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Lobo Ian J.
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