Antenna positioner system with dual operational mode

• Main Authors: SCHAUMANN JOHN L, WHITE STEPHEN W, HERTIG JEFFREY S, VAN PELT RICHARD T, BEDFORD CARY C, FAHLE JOSEPH H, JONES EARL K, DAVIS KEVIN B, YOUNG THEODORE
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 08.03.2007
• Subjects: ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS; BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS; ELECTRICITY

A controller is configured to operate an antenna positioner, which positions an antenna to track a moving object during a pass, in dual operational modes. The controller determines a maximum expected elevation angle during the pass. The controller de-activates the azimuth drive assembly and activate...