Metamaterials surface antenna technology

Metamaterials surface antenna technology (M-SAT) is an invention that uses metamaterials to direct and maintain a consistent broadband radio frequency beam locked on to a satellite whether the platform is in motion or stationary. Gimbals and motors are replaced by arrays of metamaterials in a planar configuration. Also, with this new technology phase shifters are not required as with phased array equipment. The desired affect is accomplished by varying the pattern of activated metamaterial elements as needed. The technology is a practical application of metamaterial cloaking theory. The antenna is approximately the size of a laptop computer.[1][2][3]

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  1. ↑ Eric Savitz (August 21, 2012). "Bill Gates Invests In Intellectual Ventures' Spin-Out Kymeta". Forbes.
  2. ↑ Katie M. Palmer (January 2012). "Intellectual Ventures Invents Beam-Steering Metamaterials Antenna". IEEE Spctrum.
  3. ↑ "Kymeta spins out from Intellectual Ventures after closing $12 million funding". The Sacramento Bee. Aug 21, 2012. Company to commercialize IV's metamaterials-based satellite antenna technology

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