Title: Radio frequency array antenna employing stacked parallel plate lenses

Abstract: A radio frequency multibeam array antenna is disclosed wherein a beam forming network includes a first set of vertically disposed parallel plate lenses coupled between a matrix of radiating elements and a second set of horizontally disposed parallel plate lenses. With such a beam forming network a plurality of narrow pencil-shaped beams of radiation may be formed over a relatively large solid angle.

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Inventors: Archer, Donald H. (Santa Barbara, CA, US)

Application Number: 567330
Filing Date: 1975-04-11
Publication_date: 1976-09-07
Assignee: Raytheon Company (Lexington, MA)
Primary Class(es): 343/754 342/374, 342/377
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

3653057	Mar, 1972	Charlton	343/854.
3729742	Apr, 1973	Boyns	343/854.
3911442	Oct, 1975	Hatch	343/854.

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Primary Examiner: Lieberman, Eli
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Sharkansky; Richard M., McFarland; Philip J., Pannone; Joseph D.