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Aerial field monitoring

Assignee: International Standard Electric Corp
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Filing: 1971-07-21
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Granted: 1973-02-27
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Expires: 1991-07-21
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Abstract

Abstract The radiated field of a dipole at any point is directly related in amplitude and phase to the current in the dipole arms. This can be sampled by a slot cut in the dipole arm. The voltage across this slot is fed to a transmission line which may be matched to subsequent processing units by a suitable positioning of a resistor. This enables both the R.F. current from the power fed to the dipole, and the current produced by interaction with other radiating elements to be measured.

Inventors

  • 👤 R Collins

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 19:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q9/00; H01Q9/04; H01Q9/16; H01Q9/20; H01Q9/22

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 69 words
A method for monitoring the radiated field of a dipole at any point in the field comprising: cutting a slot in the dipole arm; coupling a transmission line to said slot; inserting an ohmic resistor equal to the characteristic impedance of said transmission line at a predetermined distance from said slot for matching said line to a receiving unit; and measuring the amplitude and phase of the r.f. current.
Claim 2
Independent Claim 69 words
A method for monitoring the radiated field of a dipole at any point in the field comprising: cutting a slot in the dipole arm; coupling a transmission line to said slot; inserting an ohmic resistor equal to the characteristic impedance of said transmission line at a predetermined distance from said slot for matching said line to a receiving unit; and measuring the amplitude and phase of the r.f. current.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 27 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said predetermined distance equals one-half of a wave length at the operating frequency in the case of a series connection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 22 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said distance in one quarter of a wavelength in the case of a shunt connection.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1976-02-27 1976-08-28 1977-02-27 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-02-27 1980-08-28 1981-02-27 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1984-02-27 1984-08-28 1985-02-27 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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