Patents Examined by V. Tantto
  • Translation cancelling vertical sensing system
    Patent number: 5537124
    Abstract: A rotating antenna system subject to both tilt and translation forces includes first and second tilt sensors each having a pendulum assembly of a different length than the other sensor. The sensors provide identical output signals in response to a tilt, but different output signals in response to a translation of the antenna. Circuitry is provided for eliminating the effects of translation so as to obtain a tilt angle correction signal for correcting the radar height calculation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman
    Inventors: Robert C. Rankin, Jr., William B. Evans