System and method for highly directional electronic...

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2007-03-27

2007-03-27

Tarcza, Thomas H. (Department: 3662)

Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,

Radar transponder system

Iff or sif

C342S011000, C342S013000, C343S91100R

Reexamination Certificate

active

10972958

ABSTRACT:
An antenna for directional electronic communication, a directional communication system, a method of conducting directional communication, a combat identification system and a method of identifying friendly forces. In one embodiment, the antenna includes: (1) a conductive shield having an opening at an end thereof and a radio frequency absorptive material located on an inner surface thereof, (2) a Luneberg lens located within the conductive shield and (3) a feed horn located proximate a portion of the Luneberg lens that is distal from the opening.

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