| 摘要 |
A low profile steerable antenna (100) that is steered in one axis by mechanical means (204, 206) and in another axis by an electrical means (200). Specifically, the antenna (100) comprises a frame (102) that holds in place a plurality of antenna members (104). Each antenna member (104) comprises a louver (105) having a plurality of antenna elements (106) on one side (108) and electronics (200) on the opposing side (110). The antenna members (104) are coupled to the side elements (102B, 102C) of the frame (102) to allow the members (104) to pivot about a central axis. The plurality of members (104) are stacked in ladder form and all pivot simultaneously to form a mechanically steerable structure. Phase shifters within the electronics (200) provide an electronically steerable apparatus.
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