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Automatic tracking system for antenna

CA 1207080 A · Owner: Nec Corporation · Inventors: Shimizu, Ryuji; Kuroda, Takao

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An automatic tracking system for an antenna device for satellite communications and using step tracking principles is disclosed which repeatedly effects tracking at predetermined intervals so that the receive electric field from the satellite becomes maximum. When a platform loaded with an antenna device for satellite communications is caused to sway to an inclined position during an interval between sequential tracking operations sensors, senses a pitching angle and a rolling angle of the platform. The outputs of the sensors are compared with an angle previously stored as an inclination angle of the platform which existed just before interval between sequential tracking operations. If the …

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  • Granted July 2, 1986. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 2, 2003.
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FiledSeptember 16, 1983
GrantedJuly 2, 1986
Term endedJuly 2, 2003
Patent numberCA 1207080 A
Classification (IPC)H01Q3/08 +2 more

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1984198619881990199219941996199820002002Application filedSep 16, 1983Patent grantedJuly 2, 1986Term endedJuly 2, 2003

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