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FOLDABLE ANTENNA FOR RECONFIGURABLE RADAR SYSTEM

  • US 20090267835A1
  • Filed: 04/25/2008
  • Published: 10/29/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/25/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A reconfigurable phased array radar system, comprising:

  • a given plurality of antenna radiating elements positioned on a foldable frame in a main array, said main array having a given aperture when said frame is positioned in a single plane,an assembly positioned on said frame to mechanically fold and separate said frame into first and second frame portions wherein said plurality of antenna elements are separated into first and second pluralities mechanically positioned on said first and second frame portions defining back-to-back arrays, wherein said first frame portion provides a first aperture less than said given aperture to enable antenna radiation in a first direction and said second frame portion provides a second aperture also less than said given aperture to enable radiation in a second direction.

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