Eads Deutschland Gmbh

Messerschmitt-boelkow-blohm Gmbh

Ludwig Mehltretter

Guenther Trummer

Peter Hurst

Monika Von Der Werth

Hans Hummelsberger

Hans Grundner

Richard Koerber

A device for user data transmission implemented in an aircraft for transmitting user data to a relay aircraft. The device includes a controllable directional antenna arrangement and an antenna steering module that is structured and arranged to control radiation properties and transmitting power of the antenna arrangement. Moreover, the device includes an antenna orientation module and a threat management system. Additionally, the device includes an optimization device. Furthermore, the threat management system and the optimization device are associated with the antenna steering module and the optimization device receives a desired radiation profile from the threat management system and a desired direction range of an antenna lobe from the antenna orientation module. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Method for data exchange between military aircraft and device for carrying out this method

In a phase-controlled antenna array for mobile devices, in particular designed for flying device, groups of controllable passive antenna elements are arranged in concentric circles around an active central antenna element. The arrangement of additional similar planar antenna arrays among the original antenna array is especially advantageous with regard to bundling the emission characteristic.

Phase controlled antennae for data transmission between mobile devices

A folded microstrip antenna for a flight aggregate or aircraft can be arranged around edges of thin structural parts, such as wings, tail units or control flaps, such that its surface is identical with the structure and folding takes place at the edge of the structure. The antenna is constructed such that its characteristic impedance is much higher at the folding edge than at ends of the structural antenna away from the edge. As a result, an approximately omnidirectional characteristic can be achieved.

Structural antenna for flight aggregates or aircraft

An on-board guidance system for a flying body, such as a cruise missile, includes a radar device for a self-sufficient scanning of the topography during flight. Scanning antennas provide signals for evaluation and further application in a search and guide logic circuit. An on-board computer calculates an exact horizon angle which is used as an altitude guide or control value.

Guiding method and on-board guidance system for a flying body

The present radar altimeter operates in accordance with the frequency modulated continuous wave principle in the C-band. The altimeter is constructed with microminiaturized integrated circuits and provides a completely digital signal evaluation and mode control which enables the transmitter to produce a wave-form providing the altimeter with the following advantages. A silent mode during the signal evaluation greatly improves the resistance of the altimeter against electronic countermeasures. The transmitter frequency is stabilized and a compensation for Doppler frequency drift is provided. Further, the altimeter is able to discriminate between intended proper targets on the one hand and false or erroneous targets on the other hand. The altimeter is equipped with a self-testing unit which provides different functions in different modes.

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Riemerling, Germany

Ludwig Mehltretter