Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Subsurface deployable antenna array
- Patent Title (中): 地下部署天线阵列
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Application No.: US12587327Application Date: 2009-09-25
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Publication No.: US08179327B1Publication Date: 2012-05-15
- Inventor: James H. Clark , Norbert E. Yankielun
- Applicant: James H. Clark , Norbert E. Yankielun
- Applicant Address: US DC Washington
- Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
- Current Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
- Current Assignee Address: US DC Washington
- Agent James M. Kasischke; Michael P. Stanley; Jean-Paul A. Nasser
- Main IPC: H01Q1/34
- IPC: H01Q1/34 ; H01Q1/16 ; H02G11/02
Abstract:
A subsurface deployable antenna array is provided which expands upon deployment and contracts for storage to provide an antenna array that can be stored in a comparatively compact space. Electronically interconnected antenna modules are connected by expandable/contractable connectors. A helically-organized bundle of optical cables and electrical wiring are utilized in the expandable/contractable connectors. Mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic means may be utilized to control the spacing between the antenna modules.
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