Surface scattering antennas provide adjustable radiation fields by adjustably coupling scattering elements along a wave-propagating structure. In some approaches, the scattering elements are complementary metamaterial elements. In some approaches, the scattering elements are made adjustable by disposing an electrically adjustable material, such as a liquid crystal, in proximity to the scattering elements. Methods and systems provide control and adjustment of surface scattering antennas for various applications.
申请公布号
AU2017201508(A1)
申请公布日期
2017.03.23
申请号
AU20170201508
申请日期
2017.03.06
申请人
Searete LLC
发明人
Kundtz, Nathan;Bily, Adam;Boardman, Anna K.;Hannigan, Russell J.;Hunt, John;Nash, David R.;Stevenson, Ryan Allan;Sullivan, Philip A.