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US 2026/0299081 A1Published application
Radar configuration using stationary antenna
AssigneeStormquant, Inc.
InventorsKevin Shoemaker, Andrew Bryant, Nick Muhlhauser
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Abstract
Some embodiments of the invention provide radars configured in a manner to eliminate traditional components that contribute to the high system cost, the overall weight and the low reliability of the radars. In some embodiments, each radar includes a (1) a beam steering walking splash plate with positioning actuator(s), (2) a feed horn antenna with wave guide assembly, (3) a parabolic reflector, (4) radar electronic components, and (5) radome and mounting bracket(s) with optional configurations such as an integrated or stand-alone reflector.
Claims19
A radar comprising:
- a stationary antenna to transmit signals and to receive return signals scattered by the environment in the transmitted signal path;
- a rotating splash plate partially facing the stationary antenna comprising a reflector that (i) reflects antenna-transmitted signals to direct the signals outside of the radar and (ii) reflects return signals towards the antenna.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.