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Method and apparatus for automatically aiming an antenna to a distant location

  • US 6,016,120 A
  • Filed: 12/17/1998
  • Issued: 01/18/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for automatically pointing an antenna to a distant location, comprising steps of:

  • storing data for said distant location;

    determining a reference azimuth for said antenna;

    determining a local location;

    computing a pointing azimuth from said local location to said distant location;

    computing an azimuthal rotation angle between said pointing azimuth and said reference azimuth; and

    rotating said antenna to said azimuthal rotation angle with respect to said reference azimuth for pointing said antenna to said distant location.

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