CPC H01Q 15/165 (2013.01) [H01Q 19/12 (2013.01)] | 17 Claims |
1. A satellite-communications gateway comprising:
a hub;
an antenna configured for satellite communications, the antenna being mounted to the hub and supported by the hub; and
a plurality of braces;
wherein the antenna includes a plurality of panels forming a parabolic dish;
the number of the braces is at least twice the number of the panels;
the panels and the braces are carbon fiber-reinforced polymer;
the parabolic dish has a diameter in a range of 9 to 13 meters;
the braces are attached on a convex side of the parabolic dish;
each panel includes an inner circumferential edge, an outer circumferential edge, and two radial edges extending between the circumferential edges;
for each panel, at least two of the braces are elongated along the respective two radial edges from the outer circumferential edge toward the inner circumferential edge; and
each panel includes at least two ribs extending from the outer circumferential edge toward the inner circumferential edge, each rib being positioned within a respective one of the braces.
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