Patents by Inventor Peter J. Schemmel

Peter J. Schemmel has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Vortex radiometers for cognitive antenna applications and fade prediction techniques
    Patent number: 10819454
    Abstract: Vortex radiometers (VRs) for cognitive antenna applications and fade prediction techniques are disclosed. A VR may act as an early warning system for communication antennas by of measuring: (1) when a fade causing interference with or complete loss of communication signal will occur; (2) how long the fade will persist; and/or (3) how intense the fade will be. This may be accomplished by measuring atmospheric noise temperature with concentric annular antenna beam patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: United States of America as Represented by the Adminstrator of National Aeronautics and Space Adminstration
    Inventor: Peter J. Schemmel