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System and Methods for Antenna Optimization for Wireless Broadband Communication

  • US 20110032149A1
  • Filed: 07/04/2010
  • Published: 02/10/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/06/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An enhanced antenna array for long distance wireless communication between an airborne platform and a surface base station, the antenna array comprising:

  • a higher-gain beamforming antenna configured to transmit to a base station and receive from the base station, and further configured to form a more directional beam substantially closer to the horizon; and

    a lower-gain beamforming antenna configured to transmit to a base station and receive from the base station, and further configured to form a less directional beam substantially below the horizon.

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