Satellite antenna anti-icing system and method
Номер патента: EP4315502A1
Опубликовано: 07-02-2024
Автор(ы): Jack C. Newkirk, Kurt A. Zimmerman
Принадлежит: Viasat Inc
Опубликовано: 07-02-2024
Автор(ы): Jack C. Newkirk, Kurt A. Zimmerman
Принадлежит: Viasat Inc
Реферат: An antenna may have features to ameliorate ice accumulation thereon. For instance, the antenna may include a feed structure between a reflector and a radome. The radome may cover at least a portion of the antenna and/or components of the antenna. A heating element may be located at various locations on the feed structure of the antenna. The heating element may heat the radome or other aspects of the antenna. The heating element may heat the radome or other aspects by infrared radiation, and/or via circulating warmed air. A fan may be provided to promote circulation of warmed air. The heat ameliorates ice accumulation the antenna so that ice accumulation does not diminish the electromagnetic performance of the antenna.
Satellite antenna anti-icing system and method
Номер патента: US12107316B2. Автор: Kurt A. Zimmerman,Jack C. Newkirk. Владелец: Viasat Inc. Дата публикации: 2024-10-01.