Multi-elevational antenna systems and methods of use

摘要

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.

主权项

1. An antenna system configured for use with an orbiting satellite, comprising:
a tension member configured with a first end and a second end defining a length of the tension member, the first end configured to be secured to an orbiting satellite and the second end configured to be unsecured to the orbiting satellite and extend from the orbiting satellite at a different elevation than the first end; a plurality of antenna assemblies secured to and spaced along the length of the tension member, each of the plurality of antenna assemblies including at least one antenna for use with electromagnetic energy; and an antenna location system configured to determine a relative location of each of the plurality of antennas.