Method for determining the orientation of an antenna array
CA 2595296 C · Owner: Hill, Craig D. · Inventors: Hill, Craig D.; Euler, Hans-Juergen
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The aim of the invention is to limit the number of possible phase ambiguity resolutions when , taking measurements by means of satellite-aided positioning systems. Said aim is achieved by , a method which allows the search sector to be better restricted. To this avail, information , about the geometry of an antenna array is used for establishing restrictions for said antenna , array. Said restrictions allow the search sector and thus the number of acceptable resolutions , to be successively reduced. A restriction comprises the utilization of the connecting line , between two antennas that define a primary base line. An additional secondary , base line can , be calculated by …
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- Filed January 18, 2006 and granted September 18, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended January 18, 2026.
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