Lightweight active phased array antenna
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1. A lightweight support structure for mounting components of an active phased array antenna, the support structure comprising:
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at least two duct-like cross members secured by the frame; and
at least one column member cooperating with the frame and the at least two duct-like cross members to define an array of bays for mounting the components of an active phased array antenna;
wherein the at least two duct-like cross members are for distributing a coolant to and from the components of the active phased array antenna.
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Abstract
A lightweight active phased array antenna including modular active electronics assemblies and passive radiating element aperture panels that are integrated into a lightweight support structure of a minimum depth which provides a cooling system for the electronics assemblies. The electronics assemblies and aperture panels are fully accessible from one or both faces of the antenna and can be readily removed/replaced as required.
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1. A lightweight support structure for mounting components of an active phased array antenna, the support structure comprising:
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a frame; at least two duct-like cross members secured by the frame; and at least one column member cooperating with the frame and the at least two duct-like cross members to define an array of bays for mounting the components of an active phased array antenna; wherein the at least two duct-like cross members are for distributing a coolant to and from the components of the active phased array antenna. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A lightweight active phased array antenna comprising:
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a support structure having at least two duct-like cross-members; at least one electronics assembly disposed in the support structure; and at least one passive radiating element aperture panel disposed in the support structure, wherein the at least two duct-like members distribute a coolant to and from the components of the active phased array antenna, and the support structure further comprises at least one column member cooperating with the at least two duct-like cross members to define at least one bay for mounting the at least one electronic assembly. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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