AIRCRAFT ANTENNA MOUNTING SYSTEM
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1. An antenna attachment apparatus, comprising:
- a radome comprising at least one layer of composite material;
a mounting plate attached to the radome; and
an adapter plate associated with the mounting plate, the adapter plate being configured to fit a plurality of antennas.
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Abstract
A method of manufacturing is provided comprising forming a mounting plate adaptable to a plurality of models of aircraft, forming an adapter plate configured for use with the mounting plate, forming a radome configured to attach to the mounting plate, configuring a shape of the adapter plate to encompass at least one footprint of at least one antenna, and providing a plurality of hole patterns through the adapter plate corresponding to known hole patterns of the at least one antenna.
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1. An antenna attachment apparatus, comprising:
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a radome comprising at least one layer of composite material; a mounting plate attached to the radome; and an adapter plate associated with the mounting plate, the adapter plate being configured to fit a plurality of antennas. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of manufacturing comprising:
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forming a mounting plate adaptable to a plurality of models of aircraft; forming an adapter plate configured for use with the mounting plate; forming a radome configured to attach to the mounting plate; configuring a shape of the adapter plate to encompass at least one footprint of at least one antenna; and providing a plurality of hole patterns through the adapter plate corresponding to known hole patterns of the at least one antenna. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. An aircraft comprising:
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a fuselage configured for flight; a radome comprising at least one layer of composite material; a mounting plate attached to the radome; and an adapter plate associated with the mounting plate, the adapter plate being configured to fit a plurality of antennas. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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