System and Method for Position or Range Estimation, Tracking and Selective Interrogation and Communication

Abstract

A method of estimating an arc-position of a distal transmitter is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes: (1) receiving radio frequency signals from said distal transmitter into an antenna having an array of feed horns and a Luneberg lens portion and (2) estimating an arc-position of said distal transmitter based on signal strengths provided by ones of said feed horns.

Patent Number
8,378,922
Date Of Issue
Inventors

Ralph E. Hayles Jr.; James A. Moryl