Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
343705000 | With aircraft | 66 |
20080218421 | MOBILE PLATFORM WINDOW CHOKE RINGS FOR CONTROLLING ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE WITH ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS - A choke ring apparatus for attenuation of electromagnetic waves in a mobile platform fuselage includes a ground plane mounted on a surface of the fuselage. The choke ring has an axial circular window and a series of concentric circular ring segments on the ground plane arranged coaxially about the axis of the window. The circular ring segments extend from the ground plane. The ring segments defining at least one groove therebetween. The ring segments have a flat ridge at the edge, and each groove has a depth defined by a pair of adjacent ring segments. The width of the flat ridge surfaces and a width of the groove between adjacent ring segments are approximately equal. The depth of the groove is determined based on a predetermined resonant frequency, such that the choke ring apparatus selectively attenuates electromagnetic waves in a region of the resonant frequency when propagating through the window. | 09-11-2008 |
20080246670 | Aviation Application Setting Antenna Array Method and Apparatus - An antenna array ( | 10-09-2008 |
20080291096 | Cruciform Antenna Comprising Linear Sub-Antennas and Associated Processing for Airborne Radar - The invention relates to an antenna ( | 11-27-2008 |
20080303726 | UNDERCARRIAGE FITTED WITH A COMMUNICATION DEVICE BETWEEN A WHEEL AND THE UNDERCARRIAGE - The invention relates to an aircraft undercarriage including at least one axle having at least one wheel mounted to rotate thereon, the undercarriage including a communication device for connecting a sensor mounted on a rim of the wheel to stationary processor means mounted on the aircraft. According to the invention, the communication device comprises firstly an antenna secured to the sensor and thus rotating together with the wheel, and secondly a stationary antenna extending at the end of the axle and connected to the processor means, the two antennas being in radio communication through a cover of non-conductive material secured to the wheel and covering the end of the axle. | 12-11-2008 |
20080316124 | Hull or fuselage integrated antenna - An antenna structure integrated in a hull or fuselage. The hull or fuselage can be the outer surface of an aircraft, artillery shell, missile or ship. The antenna structure includes an array antenna. The array antenna includes a number of antenna elements. Each antenna element includes a radiator and an RF feed. The antenna elements are arranged in a lattice within an antenna area including a central antenna area and a transition region outside the central antenna area wherein a number of the antenna radiators as well as resistive sheets are arranged in substantially the same plane as a surrounding outer surface of the hull or fuselage. | 12-25-2008 |
20090009411 | HIGH EFFICIENCY ANTENNA HAVING COMPACT DIMENSIONS, PARTICULARLY FOR INSTALLATION ON A VEHICLE, SUCH AS AN AIRCRAFT OR A HIGH VELOCITY TRAIN OR A MOTOR VEHICLE - This invention is related to a high efficiency antenna ( | 01-08-2009 |
20090096687 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE STRUCTURES - Methods and apparatus for components according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with reaction bonded silicon nitride (RBSN). In one embodiment, a missile radome comprises a wall defining the radome body, including a base and a tip. The wall may comprise a core and one or more skins adjacent the core, such as in a sandwich configuration. The core and the skins may have different densities. The radome wall may be configured to transmit wideband RF signals. The RBSN may be extruded to form the radome. | 04-16-2009 |
20090128430 | CONFORMAL END-FIRE ARRAYS ON HIGH IMPEDANCE GROUND PLANE - A conformal end-fire antenna with a high impedance ground surface structure and an array of radiating elements formed thereon. The ground surface structure includes an array of metal protrusions on a electrically conductive sheet, the metal protrusions arranged in a two-dimensional lattice. The ground surface structure acts as a magnetic surface at an RF frequency band of interest, functioning as an electrical short at DC, and as a mirror which reflects an RF field in the frequency band with virtually no phase reversal. | 05-21-2009 |
20090231218 | FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRICAL BOND - A frame assembly for a composite panel includes a first frame having a first frame contact surface transverse to a first frame mount surface and a second frame having a second frame contact surface transverse to a second frame mount surface, the first frame mount surface receivable within the second frame mount surface to provide a conductive communication path therebetween. | 09-17-2009 |
20090273527 | LOW-PROFILE FREQUENCY SELECTIVE SURFACE BASED DEVICE AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A frequency selective surface-based (FSS-based) device ( | 11-05-2009 |
20090278754 | ELECTRICALLY SMALL ANTENNA - An electrically small antenna (ESA) for resolution of subwavelength features is disclosed. The ESA is on the order of meters and has an efficient transmit/receive capability. The ESA is 1/10 of the length of the equivalent dipole length, and may be scaled down to 1/10,000. The ESA includes a metamaterial shell. Such an antenna may include phase sensitive current injection in the metamaterial resonant structures for loss-compensation. | 11-12-2009 |
20090284427 | Unit comprised of a glidepath aerial and a support organ - The invention concerns a unit having a glidepath aerial ( | 11-19-2009 |
20100045544 | AIRBORNE RADAR NOTABLY FOR A DRONE - The present invention relates to an airborne radar ( | 02-25-2010 |
20100053003 | MICROWAVE POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR AN AIRBORNE RADAR SYSTEM - An antenna system for an airborne radar system. The antenna system has a number of first antenna elements and a microwave power distribution system comprising a plurality of first T/R-units being coupled to the first antenna elements for distribution of microwave power to the plurality of first antenna elements. The microwave power distribution system has an assembly of waveguides coupled to a plurality of second antenna elements directed at an angle essentially perpendicular to the number of first antenna elements, wherein the first T/R units are coupled to the waveguides for distribution of microwave energy to the second antenna elements. | 03-04-2010 |
20100066616 | WINDOW MOUNTED ANTENNA FOR A VEHICLE AND A METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - An antenna assembly for installation in a vehicle, such as an aircraft, and a method for using the same. The antenna assembly includes at least one window mounted antenna for an aircraft for enabling the aircraft to communicate wirelessly with a network, such as a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN). The window mounted antenna includes a panel that is transparent to visible light and has at least one antenna element, which can be etched onto the panel. The panel can attach to the interior window of the aircraft, or to an inner surface of the inner pressure window of the aircraft, or can replace the interior window, so as to position the antenna element in a side-looking direction with respect to the aircraft. | 03-18-2010 |
20100079347 | Selectable beam antenna - A selectable beam antenna of generally linear, polygonal, planar or polyhedral form, able to operate at microwave and millimetre wave frequencies, and constructed from associated networks that incorporate radio frequency switches, time delays and amplitude weights positioned within a set of interleaved transmission, lines or waveguides to simultaneously perform both beam-forming and beam selection operations, which selectable beam antenna comprises: (i) a single RP antenna port connected to a 1-to-N corporate feed means, where N is greater than or equal to 2; (ii) a EF switch network means of N/q multi-pole-multi-throw radio frequency switch means (qPMT) connected to the corporate feed means; (iii) a RF distribution means of N×M singularly or multiply interleaved lines arranged so as to have approximately equal transmission length connected to the switch means, where M is the number of throws associated with each radio frequency switch means (qPMT); (iv) an antenna launch means of M×M interleaved antenna element sub-groups of S linear or planar elements, where S is greater than or equal to one, σorporately connected to the distribution means and arranged to closely follow at sub-wavelength intervals a closed are or segment of a closed surface; and (v) an overall electronic control means to set all radio frequency switches in such a way to select, to time delay and to amplitude weight the activated interleaved antenna launch elements and thus generate one of the possible directed, antenna beams. | 04-01-2010 |
20100214183 | TRANSMITTING POWER AND DATA - Apparatus, systems and methods to transmit power and data are provided. A particular apparatus to transmit power and data includes a transmission medium. The transmission medium includes at least one first frequency selective surface (FSS) layer, at least one second FSS layer, and a dielectric layer separating the at least one first FSS layer and the at least one second FSS layer. In a particular embodiment, the apparatus also includes a first coupler coupled to the transmission medium to send a signal along the transmission medium and a second coupler coupled to the transmission medium. The second coupler may receive signals via the transmission medium, receive power via the transmission medium to power devices coupled to the second coupler, process and send data via the transmission medium, or any combination thereof. | 08-26-2010 |
20100271274 | SELF-STABILIZING ANTENNA BASE - An antenna device with a system for automatic stabilization and positioning control. The antenna device incorporates micro-electromechanical (MEMs)-based accelerometer and gyroscopic integrated circuit (IC) sensors directly into the antenna base in a vehicle-mounted antenna application. The sensors enable the antenna device to automatically stabilize the antenna to achieve a desired beam sweep region, independent of vehicle movement, without requiring external sensor input. The invention eliminates the need for a communication interface to externally mounted orientation sensors, reduces cable I/O, and eases the installation procedure. | 10-28-2010 |
20100328169 | Ducted Fan Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Conformal Antenna - A conformal antenna for an unmanned aerial vehicle is provided that may be applied to a surface of the vehicle. The conformal antenna may be integrated with a surface on the vehicle, and is used to effectively transmit and receive video, command and/or control signals. The conformal antenna allows for the transmission and reception of signals from any direction, and may work with signals greater than a quarter wavelength. A protective layer may be placed over the conformal antenna. | 12-30-2010 |
20110006957 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPACT VOLUMETRIC ANTENNA - A wide-bandwidth antenna (e.g., a rib-dipole antenna) includes a first pole formed by a first conductive member and/or a second pole formed by a second conductive member. The antenna also includes an antenna feed between the first conductive member and the second conductive member. The antenna also includes at least one electrically conductive element including a surface. A portion of the surface is electrically connected to, and extends from, the first conductive member or the second conductive member. The at least one electrically conductive element is capable of conducting a current that generates a magnetic field. The magnetic field lowers a total reactance of the antenna, thereby resulting in enhanced performance of the antenna and more efficient use of volume. | 01-13-2011 |
20110050516 | RADOMES, AIRCRAFT AND SPACECRAFT INCLUDING SUCH RADOMES, AND METHODS OF FORMING RADOMES - Radomes include an outer wall having a first average thickness and an inner wall having a second average thickness that is different from the first average thickness. At least a major portion of the inner wall is separated from at least a major portion of the outer wall by a space therebetween. The outer wall may comprise a layer of ceramic matrix composite (CMC) material. Aircraft and spacecraft include such radomes. Methods of forming radomes include forming an outer wall having a first average thickness, forming an inner wall having a different second average thickness, and coupling together the inner wall and the outer wall in such a manner as to provide a space between at least a major portion of the outer wall and at least a major portion of the inner wall. | 03-03-2011 |
20110057848 | Antenna apparatus and methods of use therefor - Antenna apparatus and methods of using the same that employ a broadband, planar, single feed ultra high frequency satellite communication (UHF SATCOM) antenna device which may be mounted on composite or other non-metallic and non-electrically conductive surfaces. The antenna apparatus may be implemented using a single antenna feed and impedance matching network with a low profile antenna shape that optimizes over-the-horizon gain, with no requirement for a ground plane. The antenna apparatus may also be implemented to cover the entire UHF SATCOM frequency band using a single antenna feed. | 03-10-2011 |
20110074642 | HIGH POWER, LOW PROFILE, BROADBAND ANTENNA - An antenna may include an enclosure formed by a front wall and a back wall opposite to the front wall, and a front face and a back face opposite to the front face. Both the front face and the back face extend between the front wall and the back wall to form a cavity within the enclosure. The enclosure further includes a slot formed in the front face to form a cavity backed slot. A radio frequency (RF) connector is mounted in the front wall. A shaped feed line is mounted within the cavity and is electrically connected to the RF connector to transmit and receive RF energy. The shaped feed line extends across the slot to couple the RF energy between the slot and the shaped feed line. The shaped feed line has a predetermined structure to substantially reduce an electric field strength to improve power handing of the antenna. | 03-31-2011 |
20110095951 | Conformal High Frequency Antenna - Antennas, integrated driveshaft covers, and methods are disclosed. A particular antenna includes a dielectric layer. The dielectric layer has a first curved surface and a second curved surface opposite the first curved surface. A conductive body has a curved outer surface, where the first curved surface of the dielectric layer is positioned against the curved outer surface. A high frequency (HF) antenna layer is positioned over positioned over the second curved surface of the dielectric layer, where the HF antenna layer is curved to conform to the second curved surface of the dielectric layer. A pair of contacts may be configured to receive an electrical connection for the HF antenna layer. When an HF signal is applied to the pair of contacts, the conductive body interacts with the HF antenna layer to radiate energy. | 04-28-2011 |
20110122033 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR PANEL ARRAY ANTENNA - The present invention relates to panel array antennas, and more particularly to a cooling system for an antenna such as a jet stream conformal panel array antenna. In one embodiment, a panel array antenna for an aircraft includes a closed-loop fluid flow path that passes through the panel array assembly and dissipates heat to the jet stream outside the aircraft. A fluid such as pressurized air passes through this closed-loop path, flowing through strategically-placed openings in the layers of the panel array assembly and flowing over and around the hot electrical components in the panel assembly. The air is heated by these electrical components, and the heated air then flows through the flow path under the top sheet, dissipating the heat to the jet stream outside. In one embodiment, a panel array antenna includes a panel assembly having a top layer through which the antenna radiates or receives a signal, and a fluid flow path through the panel assembly. A first portion of the fluid flow path is disposed below the top layer such that a fluid passing through the first portion of the fluid flow path is in heat transfer proximity to the top layer. | 05-26-2011 |
20110215975 | SATELLITE ANTENNA CONNECTION - An example satellite assembly includes a cover and an antenna attached to the cover. The satellite assembly further includes a base and a satellite module attached to the base such that the antenna is connected to the satellite module when the cover is secured to the base to form a sealed enclosure. | 09-08-2011 |
20110215976 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH BROADBAND ANTENNA - A communication system including an antenna array with feed network coupled to communication electronics. In one example, a communication subsystem comprises a plurality of antennas each adapted to receive an information signal and a plurality of orthomode transducers coupled to corresponding ones of the plurality of antennas, each OMT is adapted to provide at a first component signal having a first polarization and a second component signal having a second polarization. The communication subsystem also comprises a feed network that receives the first component signal and the second component signal from each orthomode transducer and provides a first summed component signal at a first feed port and a second summed component signal at a second feed port, and a phase correction device coupled to the first and second feed ports and adapted to phase match the first summed component signal with the second summed component signal. | 09-08-2011 |
20110279335 | TRANSPARENT, FLAT ANTENNA, SUITABLE FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF, AND USE THEREOF - Transparent, flat antenna (A) for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves, comprising
| 11-17-2011 |
20120038525 | FLUSH-MOUNTED LOW-PROFILE RESONANT HOLE ANTENNA - The invention relates to a flush-mounted aircraft, UAV or missile antenna system, which is an integral part of the fuselage ( | 02-16-2012 |
20120086613 | Antenna Support Bracket - A method and apparatus comprising a planar member and a number of support members. The planar member may be configured to be attached to an airframe of an aircraft. The number of support members may be configured to connect the number of antennas to the planar member. | 04-12-2012 |
20120098714 | FAST, DIGITAL FREQUENCY TUNING, WINGLET DIPOLE ANTENNA SYSTEM - Antenna system embodiments are illustrated that include a planar, top-loaded dipole antenna and a planar elliptical dipole antenna arranged substantially coplanar and within the top-loaded dipole antenna. These antenna structures facilitate their combination with tuning coil chains, baluns and impedance matching circuits to operate over multiple frequency bands. System embodiments exhibit high gain and selectivity and may be digitally tuned over wide frequency bands (e.g., 30-600 MHz). The embodiments may be digitally tuned to support operational modes such as frequency hopping to thereby realize a secure communication system. Because these embodiments are configured to operate in the absence of a ground plane, they are especially suited for mounting on various portions of an aircraft's structure. For example, they may be configured as winglets and situated far out on wingtips to thus free the remainder of an aircraft's structure for other operational systems. | 04-26-2012 |
20120256797 | INCREASED GAIN IN AN ARRAY ANTENNA THROUGH OPTIMAL SUSPENSION OF PIECE-WISE LINEAR CONDUCTORS - The present invention provides a high-performance and lightweight helical antenna element and array thereof for use in an aircraft communication system or the like, where stringent spatial restrictions and gain requirements generally apply. The RF performance of the array is enhanced by using ribs and sleeves to reduce the dielectric volume of the support structures of the antenna elements, and by providing apertures within the sleeves of the support structures and between the ribs thereof. | 10-11-2012 |
20130016019 | Integrated Antenna SystemAANM Stoneback; Matthew A.AACI SeattleAAST WAAACO USAAGP Stoneback; Matthew A. Seattle WA USAANM Marshall, IV; Joseph A.AACI KentAAST WAAACO USAAGP Marshall, IV; Joseph A. Kent WA USAANM Sego; Daniel JosephAACI ShorelineAAST WAAACO USAAGP Sego; Daniel Joseph Shoreline WA USAANM Layton; Otis FranklinAACI Bonney LakeAAST WAAACO USAAGP Layton; Otis Franklin Bonney Lake WA USAANM Gaw; Kevin O'BrienAACI TukwilaAAST WAAACO USAAGP Gaw; Kevin O'Brien Tukwila WA US - A method and apparatus comprising a resin layer, a number of conductive elements, and a number of layers of reinforcement material. The number of conductive elements is on the resin layer. The number of conductive elements has a configuration that forms an antenna system. The number of layers of reinforcement material forms a reinforcement for a composite structure, and at least a portion of the resin layer forms a matrix for the composite structure. | 01-17-2013 |
20130033402 | LIGHTNING PROTECTION DEVICE FOR AN ANTENNA RECEIVER, AND AIRCRAFT COMPRISING SAME - A lightning protection device ( | 02-07-2013 |
20130069832 | MMW LOW SIDELOBE CONSTANT BEAMWIDTH SCANNING ANTENNA SYSTEM - Reflector antennae and related structures and methods are described. The reflector antennae may have a deep f/D ratio and use an offset corrugated horn. Pivoting feed arms may be included for connecting a feed horn to a dish of the antenna. Radomes are also described, which may be formed of two or more pieces. | 03-21-2013 |
20130106664 | HELIX-SPIRAL COMBINATION ANTENNA | 05-02-2013 |
20130141288 | ANTENNA WITH INTEGRATED CONDENSATION CONTROL SYSTEM - In an example embodiment, an airborne radio frequency (RF) antenna device can comprise: a radiating portion; a waveguide portion connected to the radiating portion; a desiccant airflow channel; and an internal air volume located within the RF antenna device and associated with the desiccant airflow channel. The desiccant airflow channel can be integral with the RF antenna device. The internal air volume can be vented to the environment outside of the RF antenna device through the desiccant airflow channel. | 06-06-2013 |
20130194140 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE, AN AIRCRAFT ROTOR, AND AN AIRCRAFT - A communication device ( | 08-01-2013 |
20130300617 | Conformal High Frequency Antenna - An integrated driveshaft cover antenna includes a driveshaft cover including a conductive layer and having a generally curved cross-section. The driveshaft cover is hingeably secured and electrically coupled to a helicopter tail boom section to cover a driveshaft access opening. The integrated drive shaft cover includes a dielectric layer including a first surface shaped to conform to a curved outer surface of the driveshaft cover and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface of the dielectric layer is positioned over the curved outer surface of the driveshaft cover. The first surface is secured to the curved outer surface of the driveshaft cover. The integrated drive shaft cover includes a slotted patch high frequency (HF) antenna layer having an inner slot and extends a majority of a length of the dielectric layer. The slotted patch HF antenna layer is secured to the second surface of the dielectric layer | 11-14-2013 |
20140009346 | Scanned Antenna Having Small Volume and High Gain - A scanned radio frequency (RF) antenna having a small volume is described. | 01-09-2014 |
20140111390 | COMPATIBILITY INTERFACE FOR OPERATING SYSTEM - An on-board communication and navigation system for an aircraft is provided for allowing an aircraft to transmit and receive information via satellite link. Specifically, the system includes a radome assembly and a fuselage coupler. The radome assembly, for example, may include an antenna, an antenna control unit and an inertial reference unit. During installation, the fuselage coupler is securely and permanently mounted on the aircraft, typically on the fuselage at the top of the aircraft. Once the fuselage coupler is securely mounted, the radome assembly can be removably attached to the fuselage coupler, allowing the radome assembly to be quickly and easily removed and reattached to the aircraft, as needed. | 04-24-2014 |
20140159965 | BROADBAND AIRCRAFT WINGTIP ANTENNA SYSTEM - An isotropic antenna system internally mounted in the outermost portion of an aircraft wing and in the elevated winglet or similar vertical member of an aircraft wing. The antenna includes a shaped dielectric substrate including a horizontally oriented section located in the horizontally oriented member of the aircraft wing, a vertically oriented section located in the vertically oriented member of the aircraft wing, a first antenna element on the top surface of the dielectric substrate in the vertically oriented member of the aircraft wing, a second antenna element on the top surface and the bottom surface of the dielectric substrate, an antenna feed point coupled to the first antenna element and to the second antenna element, and a Radio Frequency (RF) energy guide coupled to the second antenna element. When the antenna is implemented and installed it does not substantially alter the appearance or aerodynamic characteristics of the aircraft. | 06-12-2014 |
20140232605 | LOG-PERIODIC DIPOLE ARRAY ANTENNA AND SMART SKIN HAVING THE SAME - A log-periodic dipole array antenna according to one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes a dielectric substrate, a radiating element having a plurality of lines extending from a center to an outer side and symmetrically arranged on the dielectric substrate based on the center, so as to resonate in a first frequency band and a second frequency band, the plurality of lines being connected at the center or the outer side of the radiating element in an alternating manner, the lines becoming longer going from up to down of the radiating element fed according to a predetermined long-periodic ratio, and a band stopper formed on one point for connecting the lines to each other | 08-21-2014 |
20140306851 | INTEGRATED ANTENNA AND ANTENNA COMPONENT - An antenna is disclosed. The antenna can include an aerodynamic surface and an antenna component comprising a structure configured to extend from the aerodynamic surface. The structure and at least a portion of the aerodynamic surface can form an antenna, such as a half double-ridge horn antenna or a half Vivaldi antenna. In one aspect, the structure can be configured to support a pod, thus integrating the antenna with a mechanical mounting structure for the pod. | 10-16-2014 |
20140320356 | AIRPLANE PATCH ANTENNA - Disclosed is a patch antenna that is formed on the surface of an airplane. The patch antenna has a thickness that is sufficiently small, so that the aerodynamic shape of the airplane is not significantly affected. An insulating layer is disposed on the body of the airplane and antenna elements are then placed on the insulating layer. Various frequencies can be either received or transmitted by using antenna elements of various sizes. The body of the airplane is used as a ground plane for the antenna array. When multiple antenna arrays are utilized, antenna elements at the same frequency can generate a lobe that can be directed in different directions using phase changes. Various techniques can be used for applying the insulating layers to the airplane and forming the antenna elements on the insulating layers. | 10-30-2014 |
20150042521 | INTEGRAL ANTENNA WINGLET - Disclosed is a winglet radome assembly, which can include at least one antenna assembly that can send and receive signals, such as radio waves. Some implementations of the winglet radome assembly can be secured to a wing of an aircraft, such as a fixed-wing aircraft. In addition, the winglet radome assembly can be configured to secure to a distal end of the wing and can be securely adapted to a variety of aircraft. | 02-12-2015 |
20150130671 | RADOME HAVING LOCALIZED AREAS OF REDUCED RADIO SIGNAL ATTENUATION - A radome having localized areas of reduced radio signal attenuation includes a body having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a reduced radio signal attenuation property in a transmit band and a second portion has a reduced radio signal attenuation property in a reception band. | 05-14-2015 |
20150130672 | RADOME HAVING LOCALIZED AREAS OF REDUCED RADIO SIGNAL ATTENUATION - A radome having localized areas of reduced radio signal attenuation includes a body having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is mechanically stronger than the second portion and the second portion has a reduced radio signal attenuation property compared to the first portion. | 05-14-2015 |
20160020512 | AERIAL VEHICLE RADOME ASSEMBLY AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME - An aerial vehicle includes at least one antenna configured to at least one of transmit and receive a signal and a radome assembly at least partially covering the antenna. The radome assembly includes a shell having an inner surface that defines an opening therein and a tip comprising an extension portion coupled to the shell. The radome assembly also includes a component that engages a portion of the extension portion such that the extension portion is impeded from exiting the opening. | 01-21-2016 |
20160172745 | ANTENNA ASSEMBLY WITH ATTACHMENT FITTINGS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS | 06-16-2016 |
20160190674 | ANTENNA WITH INTEGRATED CONDENSATION CONTROL SYSTEM - In an example embodiment, an airborne radio frequency (RF) antenna device can comprise: a radiating portion; a waveguide portion connected to the radiating portion; a desiccant airflow channel; and an internal air volume located within the RF antenna device and associated with the desiccant airflow channel. The desiccant airflow channel can be integral with the RF antenna device. The internal air volume can be vented to the environment outside of the RF antenna device through the desiccant airflow channel. | 06-30-2016 |
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343706000 | Lighter-than-air device | 3 |
20110267241 | Multi-Mission Frameless Airship Platform - Multi-Mission Frameless Airship Platform (MFAP) leverages composite material science to achieve a frameless lightweight airframe design enabling increased speed, lift and cargo capacity. Deployable/retrievable high-value modules provide enhanced operational and mission flexibility. Unified power electronics enable hybrid integration of propulsion, power generation (e.g. diesel generator, photovoltaic solar, etc.), energy storage and tethered wind-power generation for both on-grid and off-grid electrical power delivery for airborne operations and ground operations. Onboard antenna systems serve as cell phone towers. | 11-03-2011 |
20140333491 | Dynamically Adjusting Width Of Beam Based On Altitude - An antenna includes a radiator and a reflector and has a radiation pattern that is based at least in part on a separation distance between the radiator and the reflector. The antenna includes a linkage configured to adjust the separation distance based at least in part on the altitude of the antenna. The resulting radiation pattern can be dynamically adjusted based on altitude of the antenna such that, while the antenna is aloft and the antenna is ground-facing, variations in geographic boundaries and intensity of the radiation received at ground level are at least partially compensated for by the dynamic adjustments to the radiation pattern. | 11-13-2014 |
20150318604 | Dynamically Adjusting Width of Beam Based on Altitude - An antenna includes a radiator and a reflector and has a radiation pattern that is based at least in part on a separation distance between the radiator and the reflector. The antenna includes a linkage configured to adjust the separation distance based at least in part on the altitude of the antenna. The resulting radiation pattern can be dynamically adjusted based on altitude of the antenna such that, while the antenna is aloft and the antenna is ground-facing, variations in geographic boundaries and intensity of the radiation received at ground level are at least partially compensated for by the dynamic adjustments to the radiation pattern. | 11-05-2015 |
343707000 | Trailing type | 2 |
20140361938 | MULTI-ELEVATIONAL ANTENNA SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - The present disclosure provides systems and methods associated with an antenna system comprising a tension member configured to be towed by an aerial platform. In some embodiments, a first end of the tension member may be secured to the aerial platform and the second end may extend unsecured from the aerial platform at a different elevation than the first end. A plurality of antenna assemblies, each comprising at least one antenna, may be secured to and spaced along the length of the tension member. Each of the plurality of antennas may be adapted for use with a particular frequency or frequency bandwidth. For example, each of the plurality of antennas may be adapted or tuned for one or more frequencies useful for synthetic aperture radar (SAR). In some embodiments, a receiving system, a communication link, and/or an antenna location system may be utilized. | 12-11-2014 |
20140361939 | MULTI-ELEVATIONAL ANTENNA SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - The present disclosure provides systems and methods associated with an antenna system comprising a tension member configured to be towed by an aerial platform and/or secured to an orbiting satellite. In some embodiments, a first end of the tension member may be secured to the aerial platform and the second end may extend unsecured from the aerial platform at a different elevation than the first end. A plurality of antenna assemblies, each comprising at least one antenna, may be secured to and spaced along the length of the tension member. Each of the plurality of antennas may be adapted for use with a particular frequency or frequency bandwidth. For example, each of the plurality of antennas may be adapted or tuned for one or more frequencies useful for synthetic aperture radar (SAR). In some embodiments, a receiving system, a communication link, and/or an antenna location system may be utilized. | 12-11-2014 |
343708000 | Aircraft part of active antenna or vice versa | 8 |
20080278388 | Broadband Blade Antenna Assembly - A lightweight broadband blade antenna assembly is incorporated into the surface of an airfoil, such as a structure component of an aircraft, or a separate airfoil (blade antenna) attached thereto. A first metallized area is formed on the airfoil adjacent a leading edge of the airfoil. A second metallized area is formed on trailing edge of the airfoil and is spaced from the first metallized area by a first gap which is configured to provide a capacitive coupling between the first and second metallized areas. A third metallized area is formed on the cap portion of the airfoil and is spaced from the first metallized area by a second gap and is electrically connected in series with the first and second metallized areas. RLC circuits are electrically connected across tuning gaps formed in the third metallized area to provide a broadband response. | 11-13-2008 |
20080303727 | UNDERCARRIAGE FITTED WITH A COMMUNICATION DEVICE BETWEEN A WHEEL AND THE UNDERCARRIAGE - The invention relates to an aircraft undercarriage including at least one axle having at least one wheel mounted to rotate thereon, the undercarriage including a communication device for connecting a sensor mounted on a rim of the wheel to stationary processing means mounted on the aircraft, the communication device comprising a rotary antenna mounted on the wheel rim to rotate therewith and connected to the sensor, and a stationary antenna facing said rotary antenna so that the antennae are in electromagnetic relation, said stationary antenna being connected to the processing means, wherein the stationary antenna and the rotary antenna extend on the inner side of the wheel facing the undercarriage. | 12-11-2008 |
20090184877 | WIRELESS DATA COMMUNICATION AND POWER TRANSMISSION USING AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES HAVING PROPERTIES OF AN ELECTROMAGNETIC CAVITY - An aircraft structure having properties of an electromagnetic cavity is used to enhance wireless transmission for at least one of wireless data communication and wireless power transmission. | 07-23-2009 |
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