Patent attributes
A segmented ultra-wideband antenna system that facilitates communication with aircraft, satellites, ships, and other ground terminals over the frequency range varies between 1 GHz and 50 GHz while maintaining a bandwidth ratio of 50:1. The segmented ultra-wideband antenna system comprises a platform having a circular shape structure configured to affix plurality of antennas using one or more fasteners. The platform has a diameter of 24 inches for affixing the first antenna, the second antenna and the third antenna using fasteners. The plurality of antennas comprises a first antenna, a second antenna and a third antenna. The segmented ultra-wideband antenna system having a bandwidth ratio of 50:1. The segmented ultra-wideband antenna system achieves gain values from 6 dBi to 41 dBi. The segmented ultra-wideband antenna system is portable on ground and weighs less than 50 lbs.