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US 2011/0234464 A1Published application
Pivot radar
AssigneeLockheed Martin Corporation
InventorRichard R. HALL
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Abstract
A radar antenna system comprises a base. A center support is coupled to the base on a first end. A radar array is pivotally coupled to a second end of the center support. At least two actuators are provided for pivoting the radar array about the center support, altering its azimuth position.
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A pivoting radar system comprising:
- a base;
- a support element coupled with the base;
- an antenna array for at least one of transmitting and receiving radar signals, the antenna array pivotally coupled to the support element;
- and
- at least one actuator configured to pivot the antenna array about the support element.
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A method for articulating a radar antenna array comprising the steps of:
- pivotally coupling an antenna array to a support member;
- pivoting the antenna array about the support member to achieve a predetermined angle with respect to vertical and to alter the azimuth position of the antenna array with respect to the support member;
- and
- maintaining the antenna array at the predetermined angle while altering the azimuth position of the antenna array.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.