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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2001
Filed:
Oct. 09, 1998
Joel F. Walker, Malibu, CA (US);
Gerald E. Pollon, Glendale, CA (US);
Daniel G. Gonzalez, Topanga, CA (US);
Malibu Research Associates, Inc., Calabasas, CA (US);
Abstract
A satellite communications antenna includes a low-windload reflector so that the antenna may be used on high windload locations, such as on a ship. The reflector has a support structure which includes a grid-like structure having relatively large apertures therein to allow wind to pass therethrough. The reflector further includes reflective radiators, such as dipoles, mounted to the support structure for focusing at least one desired frequency of operation. The reflector is also formed in component parts for easy assembly/disassembly should it be necessary to deploy the system elsewhere.