US Air Tech (dba USAT) is breaking into satellite communication space with IP protected new approach in Satcom antenna development and new concept in receiver module. Antenna is a Luneburg lens antenna (solution proposed decades ago) to achieve a specific refractive index (resistance to light or radio frequency propagation) gradient arrangement within a geometrically spherical material (and other geometrical form). Fabrication of such lens has been long time challenging. CEO of USAT on University of Arizona team which (in 20212) first demonstrated possibility of 3D fabrication of such complex lens. USAT is leveraging its pioneering role in this set of antennas, to solve problems encountered in satellite communication and 5G cellphone arising fromhigh data volume throughput and data rate speed demands, signal degradation and fading due to atmospheric scattering/absorption of signal from satellite to ground, etc. The unique design of this lens antenna and its proprietary accompanying accessories design endow antenna with an unmatched scanning aperture capability in azimuth over 180 degree) and in elevation (180 degree), a radiation beam pattern / polarization control that mitigate network vulnerability, enhance security by preemptively closing capability gaps in tactical communication, eluding eavesdropping and resilient to jamming. The assembled antenna unit has several superior characteristics (EIRP [Effective Isotropic Radiated Power], G/T [Gain to Noise Temperature], etc. ) that provide an overmatch to numerous defense industry specifications. Commercial applications are hence better served and at low cost.
