Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Directive – Including a steerable array
Reexamination Certificate
2011-02-15
2011-02-15
Tarcza, Thomas H (Department: 3662)
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Directive
Including a steerable array
C343S776000, C343S778000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07889127
ABSTRACT:
A phased array antenna system may include a sheet of conductive material with a plurality of aperture antenna elements formed in the sheet of conductive material. Each of the plurality of aperture antenna elements is capable of sending and receiving electromagnetic energy. The phased array antenna system may also include a wide angle impedance match (WAIM) layer of material disposed over the plurality of aperture antenna elements formed in the sheet of conductive material. The WAIM layer of material includes a plurality of metamaterial particles. The plurality of metamaterial particles are selected and arranged to minimize return loss and to optimize an impedance match between the phased array antenna system and free space to permit scanning of the phased array antenna system up to a predetermined angle in elevation.
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Cummer Steven
Sajuyigbe Soji
Smith David R.
Starkovich Victor S.
Tanielian Minas H.
Liu Harry
Moore Charles L.
Moore & Van Allen PLLC
Tarcza Thomas H
The Boeing Company
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