Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Collapsible monopole antenna for space-disadvantaged cylindrical platforms
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Application No.: US17644821Application Date: 2021-12-17
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Publication No.: US11600910B1Publication Date: 2023-03-07
- Inventor: Alexander D. Johnson , James F. Fung , William K. Grefe
- Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration, Inc.
- Applicant Address: US NH Nashua
- Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration, Inc.
- Current Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US NH Nashua
- Agency: KPIP Law, PLLC
- Agent Scott J. Asmus
- Main IPC: H01Q1/34
- IPC: H01Q1/34 ; H01Q9/32 ; B63G8/00 ; H01Q1/10
Abstract:
The system for an antenna assembly for use on unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV). The antennas are low-cost, lightweight, single-use, and have a small form factor amenable to use on a micro-UUV. A central post and pivotally attached arms form an antenna (e.g., a monopole) that is lifted via an aerial, kite, or the like, when deployed from the UUV to extend the line of site of the antenna several meters above the surface of the water. In some cases, the antenna may be used on a number of UUVs in a swarm formation.
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