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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 2017
Filed:
Dec. 08, 2015
Orbit Communication Systems Ltd, Netanya, IL;
Guy Naym, Netanya, IL;
Hanan Keren, Kfar Sava, IL;
Michael Greenspan, Givat Haim Meuhad, IL;
Azriel Yakubovitch, Kfar Yona, IL;
Miron Voin, Haifa, IL;
Stav Gizunterman, Netanya, IL;
ORBIT COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS LTD, Netanya, IL;
Abstract
Control of dual (two) antennas, for satellite communications (satcom) with satellites in one or more constellations in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO). The dual antennas are typically part of a ground-based antenna system, in particular using the Satrack single pedestal with split antenna design, housed efficiently under a compact radome. Features simultaneous pointing toward two separate satellites during the satellites' handover/switching periods with instantaneous transition between the satcom modems for assuring real-time, continuous data communication over a LEO/MEO satellite link. The dual (two) antennas system can also be used in a 'monopulse/electronic scan' mode where a first antenna is used for tracking according to ephemeris data, while a second antenna on the same pedestal will scan for offset/compensation to the first antenna path.