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  • Two-axis satellite antenna mounting and tracking assembly
    Patent number: 5999139
    Abstract: A two-axis satellite antenna mounting and tracking assembly including a universal joint for mounting the antenna to support structure. A pair of linear actuators offset at 90.degree. to each other about the universal joint are operated in full-on/full-off fashion to control the azimuth and elevation orientations of the antenna. Satellite tracking is effected by maximizing received signal strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Marconi Aerospace Systems Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Benjamin, David A. Haessig, Jr., Peter Lindsay