Patents by Inventor Susan Ciaburro

Susan Ciaburro 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).

  • Methods for testing multibeam satellite systems using input power telemetry and output noise power
    Patent number: 8160575
    Abstract: Methods that test multibeam satellite communication systems, including its antennas and transponders. The methods use input power telemetry and output noise power to test satellite transponders and antennas while the satellite is in orbit. One method that tests a satellite receive antenna employs at least two earth stations, one for RF testing and one for telemetry and commanding, with each providing a backup for the other. Other methods may use one or more earth stations to perform testing. Methods are disclosed that generate receive antenna pattern measurements, transmit pattern measurements, input chain frequency response curves, input chain transfer curves, and output chain frequency response curves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Space Systems/Loral, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan Ciaburro, David Gonzalez
  • Methods for testing multibeam satellite systems using input power telemetry and output noise power
    Publication number: 20030017827
    Abstract: Methods that test multibeam satellite communication systems, including its antennas and transponders. The methods use input power telemetry and output noise power to test satellite transponders and antennas while the satellite is in orbit. One method that tests a satellite receive antenna employs at least two earth stations, one for RF testing and one for telemetry and commanding, with each providing a backup for the other. Other methods may use one or more earth stations to perform testing. Methods are disclosed that generate receive antenna pattern measurements, transmit pattern measurements, input chain frequency response curves, input chain transfer curves, and output chain frequency response curves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: Susan Ciaburro, David Gonzalez