Inventors:
Adam Bily - Seattle WA, US
Anna K. Boardman - Allston MA, US
Russell J. Hannigan - Sammamish WA, US
John Hunt - Knoxville TN, US
Nathan Kundtz - Kirkland WA, US
David R. Nash - Arlington WA, US
Ryan Allan Stevenson - Maple Valley WA, US
Philip A. Sullivan - Bozeman MT, US
International Classification:
H01Q 13/00, H01Q 1/00
Abstract:
Surface scattering antennas provide adjustable radiation fields by adjustably coupling scattering elements along a wave-propagating structure. In some approaches, the scattering elements are complementary metamaterial elements. In some approaches, the scattering elements are made adjustable by disposing an electrically adjustable material, such as a liquid crystal, in proximity to the scattering elements. Methods and systems provide control and adjustment of surface scattering antennas for various applications.