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Title: Delivering both sum and difference beam distributions to a planar monopulse antenna array

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1233514

A planar monopulse radar apparatus includes a planar distribution matrix coupled to a planar antenna array having a linear configuration of antenna elements. The planar distribution matrix is responsive to first and second pluralities of weights applied thereto for providing both sum and difference beam distributions across the antenna array.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
Assignee:
Sandia Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)
Patent Number(s):
9,219,317
Application Number:
13/556,348
OSTI ID:
1233514
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2012 Jul 24
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Power amplifying apparatus patent October 1986
Dual-plane monopulse antenna patent March 1997