Cell-clustering arrangements and corresponding antenna patterns for wireless communication networks employing high-altitude aeronautical antenna platforms

摘要

A multi-beam antenna (220) for a wireless communication network, the antenna being held aloft by an aeronautical vehicle (210), projects: (1) a first antenna beam to create a first cell (241) upon a generally circular first terrestrial area below the multi-beam antenna and (2) a second antenna beam to create a second cell (242) upon a generally circular second terrestrial area below the multi-beam antenna, the first cell having a smaller radius than, and substantially concentric with, the second cell.