Tracking Antenna System Adaptable For Use In Discrete Radio Frequency Spectrums

摘要

A tracking antenna system for discrete radio frequency spectrums includes a reflector, a pedestal supporting the reflector, a radome assembly enclosing both, a first feed for gathering radio waves within a first of discrete RF spectrums that is removably disposed in front of the reflector at the focal point, a first RF module operably connected to the first feed for converting the first gathered radio waves to first electronic signals, a feed mount for removably supporting the first feed and configured to removably support a second feed for gathering radio waves within a second of discrete RF spectrums, and a module mount for removably supporting the first RF module and configured to removably support a second RF module for converting the second radio waves to second electronic signals. A method of using the tracking antenna system adaptable for discrete radio frequency spectrums is also disclosed.

主权项

1. A tracking antenna system for use in a plurality of discrete radio frequency (RF) spectrums, the antenna system comprising:
a reflector for reflecting radio waves to a focal point; a pedestal for supporting the reflector about a plurality of axes; a radome assembly enclosing the reflector and the pedestal, the radome assembly being substantially transparent to radio waves within the plurality of discrete RF spectrums; a first feed for gathering radio waves traveling from the reflector within a first of discrete RF spectrums, the first feed being removably disposed in front of the reflector at the focal point; a first RF module operably connected to the first feed for converting the gathered radio waves within the first of discrete RF spectrums to first electronic signals; a feed mount for removably supporting the first feed, wherein the feed mount is dimensioned and configured to removably support a second feed for gathering radio waves within a second of discrete RF spectrums; and a module mount for removably supporting the first RF module, wherein the module mount is dimensioned and configured to removably support a second RF module for converting radio waves within the second of discrete RF spectrums to second electronic signals.