SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGHLY DIRECTIONAL ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION AND COMMUNICATION AND COMBAT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM EMPLOYING THE SAME

摘要

An antenna for directional electronic communication and a directional communication system are provided. In one embodiment, the antenna includes: (1) a conductive shield having an opening at an end thereof and a radio frequency absorptive material located on an inner surface thereof, (2) a Luneberg lens located within said conductive shield and (3) a radio frequency signal conveyor located proximate a portion of said Luneberg lens that is distal from said opening.