Dual antenna tracking in LEO and MEO satcom
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United States of America Patent
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Jul 18, 2017
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Dec 8, 2015
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Dec 8, 2014
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Abstract
Control of dual (two) antennas, for satellite communications (satcom) with satellites in one or more constellations in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO). The dual antennas are typically part of a ground-based antenna system, in particular using the Satrack single pedestal with split antenna design, housed efficiently under a compact radome. Features simultaneous pointing toward two separate satellites during the satellites' handover/switching periods with instantaneous transition between the satcom modems for assuring real-time, continuous data communication over a LEO/MEO satellite link. The dual (two) antennas system can also be used in a “monopulse/electronic scan” mode where a first antenna is used for tracking according to ephemeris data, while a second antenna on the same pedestal will scan for offset/compensation to the first antenna path.
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- 2015 Application Filing Year
- H01Q Class
- 2051 Applications Filed
- 1766 Patents Issued To-Date
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