Multi-orientation phased antenna array and associated method

摘要

According to one embodiment, an antenna apparatus (10) includes first (12a) and second (12b) antenna arrays configured in a support structure. Each antenna array has multiple antenna elements (18a, 18b) that transmit and/or receive electro-magnetic radiation. The elements (18a) of the first antenna array are oriented in a boresight direction (16a) that is different from the boresight direction (16b) in which the elements (18b) of the second antenna array are oriented. A plurality of switches alternatively couples the first antenna elements or the second antenna elements to a signal distribution circuit. To be accompanied, when published, by Figure 1 of the drawings.