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EP1641071B1
EP1641071B1 EP05108836A EP05108836A EP1641071B1 EP 1641071 B1 EP1641071 B1 EP 1641071B1 EP 05108836 A EP05108836 A EP 05108836A EP 05108836 A EP05108836 A EP 05108836A EP 1641071 B1 EP1641071 B1 EP 1641071B1
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  • the invention relates to an integrated antenna system for space telecommunications for mobile earth stations (Satcom).
  • the figure 1 shows an example of antennal system usual according to the prior art.
  • the antenna is a motorized parabolic antenna 1, represented here with its main reflector 2 and its source 3.
  • the assembly is protected by a radome 4.
  • figure 1 shows the antenna in 3 elevation positions, respectively a horizontal position, a 45 degree position and a vertical position.
  • the internal volume of the radome 4 is mainly occupied by the antenna 1 and its movement. Proportionately, there is therefore little room for equipment associated with the antenna, such as motorization, power amplifier, low noise amplifier, transpositions and all the equipment usually associated with the operation of an antenna. antenna. Some of this equipment is sometimes moved to other areas of the station, often in an inconvenient way.
  • FIG. 1 Another solution according to the state of the prior art consists in using a scanning antenna 5, as represented on the figure 2 .
  • This type of antenna has the particular properties of being flat and being able to detach its beam electronically along an axis "A".
  • the figure 2 shows an antenna performing an electronic scanning in elevation 6 and a mechanical misalignment in deposit 7. Compared to the antenna of the figure 1 , there is no more deflection of antenna. Comparing the figure 1 and the figure 2 it is found that a good part of the volume initially occupied by the deflection of the antenna is released and therefore available (volume referenced 8 in the figure).
  • the patent EP 0867 969 discloses a directional beam antenna device which comprises: an antenna support which is supported on a base so that it can be rotated about a first axis of rotation, an antenna portion which is supported on the antenna support so that it is movable about a second axis which is perpendicular to the antenna opening and which is inclined with a first angle theta relative to the first axis of rotation, the beam direction antenna being inclined at a second theta angle 2 with respect to the second axis of rotation; a first unit for rotating the antenna support about the first axis of rotation respectively with respect to the base; a second unit for rotating the antenna portion about the second axis of rotation relative to the antenna support.
  • a beam control device is associated with a control unit. The angle of elevation of the antenna beam can thus be controlled, the second unit for rotating the antenna portion relative to the antenna support and for controlling an azimuth angle of the antenna beam, the first unit for rotating the antenna support relative to the base.
  • the antennal system according to the invention resides on a new approach judiciously using a flat antenna whose beam antenna is fixed but detached from the mechanical axis of the antenna, the latter also inclined with respect to a main mechanical axis.
  • the invention relates to an integrated antennal system for telecommunications, according to claim 1, and to a related method.
  • the diameter of the antenna is for example chosen according to the communication application.
  • the angle ⁇ is for example equal to 45 degrees relative to a second axis of rotation (axis of rotation of the support) substantially vertical, and the angle ⁇ is equal to 45 degrees.
  • the assembly thus presents the property by rotation of each of the angles and according to the values taken to cover the half-angle located above the horizontal by the antenna beam.
  • the antennal system according to the invention has the decisive advantage of using a simple fixed beam passive flat antenna whose design can be optimized for the inclination of the retained beam.
  • the radio performance in terms of antenna gain in the beam axis, as well as off-axis radiation in terms of sidelobes are then optimal and kept constant regardless of the desired pointing.
  • the antenna system according to the invention also has the advantage of being compact and integrated.
  • the rotation along the two axes makes it possible to cover a significant pointing domain.
  • the volume initially required for the movement of the dish is released to leave room for equipment associated with the antenna.
  • the antenna rotates on its own mechanical axis 12, a motor 15 allows this rotation.
  • the antenna is associated with a vertical axis of rotation in the bearing 11 also motorized 16.
  • the other elements associated with the antenna and known to those skilled in the art, are not shown because they do not intervene in the understanding of the 'invention.
  • a rotation of the antenna on its mechanical axis 12 runs the antenna beam 13 on a cone of 90 degrees of vertex, the beam passing through all the elevation values of the horizontal vertically (antenna beam low position F apb and antenna beam high position F aph ).
  • the rotation of the antenna on the bearing axis makes it possible to orient the beam in all the bearing directions useful for aiming at a satellite.
  • the following example relates to an integrated antennal system mounted on the fuselage of an airliner.
  • the antenna system must have a small thickness to limit aerodynamic drag.
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B schematize a sectional view and a perspective view of an antenna installed on a fuselage of an airliner, the dimensions of which are given by way of non-limiting example.
  • the antennal system of the figure 4 comprises two flat antennae 20, 21 circular 50 cm in diameter, the antennas are arranged with respect to a support 22 assumed horizontal (in practice, the top of the fuselage of the aircraft).
  • the diameter value D 1 and D 2 of the antennas for example, is chosen for example according to the radio transmission application.
  • Each antenna rotates on its mechanical axis, respectively 23, 24
  • the assembly turns in a bearing around a main axis 25 vertical relative to the support on which is positioned the antenna. All mechanical axes are motorized by means of engines not shown because they do not participate directly in the principle of the invention.
  • the antennal system is protected for example by a radome 26 having a circular base of 1 meter in diameter and a thickness of 20 cm.
  • the first antenna 20 covers the elevations of 10 to 50 degrees (40 to 80 degrees relative to the vertical 25)
  • the second antenna 21 covers the elevations of 50 to 90 degrees (0 to 40 degrees relative to the vertical 25 defined above).
  • the assembly makes it possible to reach all the elevations between 10 and 90 degrees (0 and 80 degrees relative to the vertical 25) and all the deposits from 0 to 360 degrees, ie the entire useful area for an airliner. .
  • the space available under the flat antennas is available for example to house the various equipment connected to the antenna and to obtain a small integrated system.

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L'invention concerne notamment un système antennaire intégré de télécommunications spatiales pour les stations terrestres mobiles (Satcom).In particular, the invention relates to an integrated antenna system for space telecommunications for mobile earth stations (Satcom).

Elle peut aussi être utilisée dans des domaines connexes, tels que les radars, les faisceaux hertziens, chaque fois que le système antennaire se trouve en mouvement par rapport à son porteur.It can also be used in related fields, such as radars, radio-relay systems, whenever the antenna system is moving relative to its carrier.

Dans les télécommunications spatiales en bande C, X, Ku, Ka, Q, etc, avec les satellites géostationnaires existants, les stations terrestres mobiles sont supposées équipées d'une antenne agile pointée automatiquement sur le satellite de trafic, quelle que soit la position de celui-ci dans le ciel (toutes les élévations de 0 à 90 degrés, tous les gisements de 0 à 360 degrés).In space communications in the C, X, Ku, Ka, Q, etc. bands, with existing geostationary satellites, mobile earth stations are assumed to have an agile antenna automatically pointed at the traffic satellite, regardless of the position of the satellite. this one in the sky (all elevations from 0 to 90 degrees, all deposits from 0 to 360 degrees).

Dans la description les directions de verticale et d'horizontale sont référencées sur les figures. Elles se rapportent par exemple à un sol supposé horizontal et plan noté S, ou encore au lieu sur lequel est disposée l'antenne.In the description the directions of vertical and horizontal are referenced in the figures. They relate for example to a soil assumed horizontal and plane noted S, or to the place on which is arranged the antenna.

La figure 1 montre un exemple de système antennaire usuel selon l'art antérieur. L'antenne est une antenne parabolique motorisée 1, représentée ici avec son réflecteur principal 2 et sa source 3. L'ensemble est protégé par un radôme 4. La figure 1 montre l'antenne dans 3 positions d'élévation, respectivement une position horizontale, une position à 45 degrés et une position verticale. Le volume interne du radôme 4 est majoritairement occupé par l'antenne 1 et son débattement. Toute proportion gardée, il reste donc peu de place pour loger les équipements associés à l'antenne, tels que la motorisation, l'amplificateur de puissance, l'amplificateur faible bruit, les transpositions et tous les équipements habituellement associés au fonctionnement d'une antenne. Une partie de ces équipements est parfois déportée dans d'autres compartiments de la station, souvent de manière peu commode.The figure 1 shows an example of antennal system usual according to the prior art. The antenna is a motorized parabolic antenna 1, represented here with its main reflector 2 and its source 3. The assembly is protected by a radome 4. figure 1 shows the antenna in 3 elevation positions, respectively a horizontal position, a 45 degree position and a vertical position. The internal volume of the radome 4 is mainly occupied by the antenna 1 and its movement. Proportionately, there is therefore little room for equipment associated with the antenna, such as motorization, power amplifier, low noise amplifier, transpositions and all the equipment usually associated with the operation of an antenna. antenna. Some of this equipment is sometimes moved to other areas of the station, often in an inconvenient way.

Une autre solution selon l'état de l'art antérieur consiste à utiliser une antenne à balayage électronique 5, tel que représentée sur la figure 2. Ce type d'antenne présente notamment comme propriétés d'être plane et de pouvoir dépointer électroniquement son faisceau selon un axe « A ». La figure 2 montre une antenne réalisant un balayage électronique en élévation 6 et un dépointage mécanique en gisement 7. Par rapport à l'antenne de la figure 1, il n'y a plus de débattement d'antenne. En comparant la figure 1 et la figure 2, on constate qu'une bonne partie du volume initialement occupé par le débattement de l'antenne est libéré et donc disponible (volume référencé 8 sur la figure).Another solution according to the state of the prior art consists in using a scanning antenna 5, as represented on the figure 2 . This type of antenna has the particular properties of being flat and being able to detach its beam electronically along an axis "A". The figure 2 shows an antenna performing an electronic scanning in elevation 6 and a mechanical misalignment in deposit 7. Compared to the antenna of the figure 1 , there is no more deflection of antenna. Comparing the figure 1 and the figure 2 it is found that a good part of the volume initially occupied by the deflection of the antenna is released and therefore available (volume referenced 8 in the figure).

Cette solution rencontre néanmoins des difficultés relatives à l'antenne à balayage électronique; à savoir, le coût, les performances, etc.This solution nevertheless encounters difficulties relating to the electronic scanning antenna; namely, cost, performance, etc.

Le brevet EP 0867 969 divulgue un dispositif antennaire à faisceau directionnel qui comprend : un support d'antenne qui est supporté sur une base de façon telle qu'il puisse être mis en rotation autour d'un premier axe de rotation, une portion d'antenne qui est supportée sur le support d'antenne de façon telle qu'il soit mobile autour d'un second axe qui est perpendiculaire à l'ouverture d'antenne et qui est incliné avec un premier angle thêta par rapport au premier axe de rotation, la direction du faisceau d'antenne étant inclinée d'un second angle thêta 2 par rapport au second axe de rotation; une première unité pour faire tourner le support d'antenne autour du premier axe de rotation respectivement par rapport à la base; une deuxième unité pour faire tourner la portion d'antenne autour du second axe de rotation par rapport au support d'antenne. Un dispositif de contrôle du faisceau est associé à une unité de contrôle. L'angle d'élévation du faisceau d'antenne peut ainsi être contrôlé, la seconde unité permettant de faire tourner la portion d'antenne par rapport au support d'antenne et pour contrôler un angle d'azimut du faisceau d'antenne, la première unité permettant de faire tourner le support d'antenne par rapport à la base.The patent EP 0867 969 discloses a directional beam antenna device which comprises: an antenna support which is supported on a base so that it can be rotated about a first axis of rotation, an antenna portion which is supported on the antenna support so that it is movable about a second axis which is perpendicular to the antenna opening and which is inclined with a first angle theta relative to the first axis of rotation, the beam direction antenna being inclined at a second theta angle 2 with respect to the second axis of rotation; a first unit for rotating the antenna support about the first axis of rotation respectively with respect to the base; a second unit for rotating the antenna portion about the second axis of rotation relative to the antenna support. A beam control device is associated with a control unit. The angle of elevation of the antenna beam can thus be controlled, the second unit for rotating the antenna portion relative to the antenna support and for controlling an azimuth angle of the antenna beam, the first unit for rotating the antenna support relative to the base.

Le système antennaire selon l'invention réside sur une approche nouvelle utilisant judicieusement une antenne plate dont le faisceau d'antenne est fixe mais dépointé de l'axe mécanique de l'antenne, ce dernier étant également incliné par rapport à un axe mécanique principal.The antennal system according to the invention resides on a new approach judiciously using a flat antenna whose beam antenna is fixed but detached from the mechanical axis of the antenna, the latter also inclined with respect to a main mechanical axis.

L'invention concerne un système antennaire intégré pour des télécommunications, selon la revendication 1, et un procédé liée.The invention relates to an integrated antennal system for telecommunications, according to claim 1, and to a related method.

Le diamètre de l'antenne est par exemple choisi en fonction de l'application de communication.The diameter of the antenna is for example chosen according to the communication application.

L'angle θ est par exemple égal à 45 degrés par rapport à un deuxième axe de rotation (axe de rotation du support) sensiblement vertical, et l'angle ϕ est égal à 45 degrés. L'ensemble présente ainsi la propriété par rotation de chacun des angles et selon les valeurs prises de couvrir le demi-angle situé au-dessus de l'horizontale par le faisceau d'antenne.The angle θ is for example equal to 45 degrees relative to a second axis of rotation (axis of rotation of the support) substantially vertical, and the angle φ is equal to 45 degrees. The assembly thus presents the property by rotation of each of the angles and according to the values taken to cover the half-angle located above the horizontal by the antenna beam.

Le système antennaire selon l'invention présente l'avantage déterminant d'utiliser une simple antenne plate passive à faisceau fixe dont la conception peut être optimisée pour l'inclinaison du faisceau retenue. Les performances radioélectriques en terme de gain d'antenne dans l'axe de faisceau, ainsi que de rayonnement hors axe en termes de lobes secondaires sont alors optimales et maintenues constantes quelque soit le pointage souhaité.The antennal system according to the invention has the decisive advantage of using a simple fixed beam passive flat antenna whose design can be optimized for the inclination of the retained beam. The radio performance in terms of antenna gain in the beam axis, as well as off-axis radiation in terms of sidelobes are then optimal and kept constant regardless of the desired pointing.

Le système antennaire selon l'invention présente également l'avantage d'être compact et intégré. La rotation selon les deux axes permet de couvrir un domaine de pointage significatif. Le volume initialement nécessaire pour le débattement de la parabole se libère pour laisser la place aux équipements associés à l'antenne.The antenna system according to the invention also has the advantage of being compact and integrated. The rotation along the two axes makes it possible to cover a significant pointing domain. The volume initially required for the movement of the dish is released to leave room for equipment associated with the antenna.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront mieux à la lecture de la description qui suit d'un exemple de réalisation donné à titre illustratif et nullement limitatif annexée des figures qui représentent :

  • La figure 1 un exemple de système antennaire selon l'état de l'art antérieur,
  • La figure 2 une solution d'antenne compacte à balayage électronique selon l'art antérieur,
  • La figure 3 un exemple d'antenne illustrant le principe selon l'art antérieur,
  • La figure 4A une vue en coupe et la figure 4B une vue en perspective d'une variante de réalisation du système antennaire de la figure 3 comprenant deux antennes.
Other features and advantages of the invention will emerge more clearly on reading the following description of an exemplary embodiment given by way of illustration and in no way limiting attached to the figures which represent:
  • The figure 1 an example of antennal system according to the state of the prior art,
  • The figure 2 a compact electronic scanning antenna solution according to the prior art,
  • The figure 3 an example of an antenna illustrating the principle according to the prior art,
  • The Figure 4A a sectional view and the Figure 4B a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the antennal system of the figure 3 comprising two antennas.

La figure 3 schématise, selon l'état de l'art, un système antennaire comprenant une antenne plate 10, circulaire, de faisceau incliné par exemple à ϕ = 45° par rapport à son axe mécanique 12, lui-même incliné à 45 degrés par rapport à la verticale du lieu. L'antenne tourne sur son axe mécanique propre 12, un moteur 15 permet cette rotation. L'antenne est associée à un axe de rotation vertical en gisement 11 également motorisé 16. Les autres éléments associés à l'antenne et connus de l'Homme du métier, ne sont pas représentés car ils n'interviennent pas dans la compréhension de l'invention.The figure 3 schematically, according to the state of the art, an antenna system comprising a flat antenna 10, circular beam inclined eg at φ = 45 ° with respect to its mechanical axis 12, itself inclined at 45 degrees with respect to the vertical of the place. The antenna rotates on its own mechanical axis 12, a motor 15 allows this rotation. The antenna is associated with a vertical axis of rotation in the bearing 11 also motorized 16. The other elements associated with the antenna and known to those skilled in the art, are not shown because they do not intervene in the understanding of the 'invention.

Selon cet agencement, une rotation de l'antenne sur son axe mécanique 12 fait courir le faisceau d'antenne 13 sur un cône de 90 degrés de sommet, le faisceau passant par toutes les valeurs d'élévation de l'horizontale à la verticale (faisceau d'antenne position basse Fapb et faisceau d'antenne position haute Faph). La rotation de l'antenne sur l'axe de gisement permet d'orienter le faisceau dans toutes les directions de gisement utiles pour viser un satellite.According to this arrangement, a rotation of the antenna on its mechanical axis 12 runs the antenna beam 13 on a cone of 90 degrees of vertex, the beam passing through all the elevation values of the horizontal vertically (antenna beam low position F apb and antenna beam high position F aph ). The rotation of the antenna on the bearing axis makes it possible to orient the beam in all the bearing directions useful for aiming at a satellite.

De manière plus générale, soit θ l'inclinaison de l'axe mécanique de l'antenne par rapport à la verticale du lieu et ϕ l'inclinaison du faisceau d'antenne par rapport à l'axe mécanique d'antenne, la rotation de l'antenne sur son axe mécanique permet d'atteindre toutes les valeurs d'élévations comprises entre (θ + ϕ) et (θ - ϕ) par rapport à la verticale, soit un secteur angulaire égal à 2 fois la plus petite valeur de θ ou ϕ, soit 2 fois min(θ, ϕ). Pour θ = ϕ = 45 degrés, le faisceau prend donc toutes les valeurs d'élévation comprises entre 0 et 90 degrés comme l'indique la figure 3.More generally, let θ be the inclination of the mechanical axis of the antenna with respect to the vertical of the locus and φ the inclination of the antenna beam with respect to the mechanical antenna axis, the rotation of the antenna on its mechanical axis makes it possible to reach all the values of elevations between (θ + φ) and (θ - φ) with respect to the vertical, ie an angular sector equal to 2 times the smallest value of θ or φ, ie 2 times min (θ, φ). For θ = φ = 45 degrees, the beam thus takes all the elevation values between 0 and 90 degrees as indicated by figure 3 .

Afin de mieux faire comprendre le principe mis en oeuvre dans l'invention, l'exemple qui suit concerne un système antennaire intégré monté sur le fuselage d'un avion de ligne. Dans cette application, le système antennaire doit présenter une faible épaisseur pour limiter la traînée aérodynamique.In order to better understand the principle implemented in the invention, the following example relates to an integrated antennal system mounted on the fuselage of an airliner. In this application, the antenna system must have a small thickness to limit aerodynamic drag.

Les figures 4A et 4B schématisent une vue en coupe et une vue en perspective d'une antenne installée sur un fuselage d'un avion de ligne, dont les dimensions sont données à titre d'exemple non limitatif.The Figures 4A and 4B schematize a sectional view and a perspective view of an antenna installed on a fuselage of an airliner, the dimensions of which are given by way of non-limiting example.

Le système antennaire de la figure 4 comprend 2 antennes plates 20, 21 circulaires de 50 cm de diamètre, les antennes sont disposées par rapport à un support 22 supposé horizontal (en pratique, le haut du fuselage de l'avion). La valeur du diamètre respectivement D1 et D2 des antennes est choisie par exemple en fonction de l'application de radio-transmission. Chacune des antennes 20, 21 (plan de l'antenne qui est incliné) est inclinée par exemple d'un angle α1= α2 = 20 degrés par rapport au support 22. Chaque antenne tourne sur son axe mécanique, respectivement 23, 24. La première antenne 20 présente un faisceau incliné d'un angle ϕ1 = 60° et la deuxième antenne a un faisceau incliné d'un angle ϕ2 = 20°. L'ensemble tourne en gisement autour d'un axe principal 25 vertical par rapport au support sur lequel est positionné l'antenne. Tous les axes mécaniques sont motorisés au moyen de moteurs non représentés car ne participant pas directement au principe de l'invention. Le système antennaire est protégé par exemple par un radôme 26 ayant une base circulaire de 1 mètre de diamètre et une épaisseur de 20 cm.The antennal system of the figure 4 comprises two flat antennae 20, 21 circular 50 cm in diameter, the antennas are arranged with respect to a support 22 assumed horizontal (in practice, the top of the fuselage of the aircraft). The diameter value D 1 and D 2 of the antennas, for example, is chosen for example according to the radio transmission application. Each of the antennas 20, 21 (plane of the antenna which is inclined) is inclined for example by an angle α 1 = α 2 = 20 degrees with respect to the support 22. Each antenna rotates on its mechanical axis, respectively 23, 24 The first antenna 20 has a beam inclined at an angle φ 1 = 60 ° and the second antenna has a beam inclined at an angle φ 2 = 20 °. The assembly turns in a bearing around a main axis 25 vertical relative to the support on which is positioned the antenna. All mechanical axes are motorized by means of engines not shown because they do not participate directly in the principle of the invention. The antennal system is protected for example by a radome 26 having a circular base of 1 meter in diameter and a thickness of 20 cm.

Selon cet agencement, la première antenne 20 couvre les élévations de 10 à 50 degrés (40 à 80 degrés par rapport à la verticale 25), la deuxième antenne 21 couvre les élévations de 50 à 90 degrés (0 à 40 degrés par rapport à la verticale 25 définie précédemment). L'ensemble permet notamment d'atteindre toutes les élévations comprises entre 10 et 90 degrés (0 et 80 degrés par rapport à la verticale 25) et tous les gisements de 0 à 360 degrés, soit la totalité du secteur utile pour un avion de ligne. L'espace disponible sous les antennes plates est disponible par exemple pour loger les différents équipements connexes à l'antenne et obtenir un système intégré de faible dimension.According to this arrangement, the first antenna 20 covers the elevations of 10 to 50 degrees (40 to 80 degrees relative to the vertical 25), the second antenna 21 covers the elevations of 50 to 90 degrees (0 to 40 degrees relative to the vertical 25 defined above). The assembly makes it possible to reach all the elevations between 10 and 90 degrees (0 and 80 degrees relative to the vertical 25) and all the deposits from 0 to 360 degrees, ie the entire useful area for an airliner. . The space available under the flat antennas is available for example to house the various equipment connected to the antenna and to obtain a small integrated system.

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  1. An integrated antenna system for telecommunications comprising:
    a horizontal antenna support (22) having a vertical axis of location (25);
    a first antenna (20) that is integral with said antenna support (22) and is substantially flat and circular with a diameter D1, inclined at an angle α1 relative to said support (22) and provided with an axis of rotation (23) that coincides with its mechanical axis, said first antenna (20) having a beam (A1) that is inclined at an angle ϕ1 relative to its axis of rotation (23); and
    a device that is designed to rotate said first antenna (20) about its axis of rotation (23) and said antenna support about said vertical axis (25);
    characterised in that said integrated antenna system comprises:
    a second antenna (21) that is integral with said antenna support (22) and is substantially flat and circular with a diameter D2, inclined at an angle α2 relative to said antenna support (22) and provided with an axis of rotation (24) that coincides with its mechanical axis, said second antenna (21) having a beam (A2) that is inclined at an angle ϕ2 relative to its axis of rotation (24); where
    said device is designed to rotate said second antenna (21) about its axis of rotation (24) and both of the antennae about said vertical axis (25).
  2. The antenna system according to claim 1, characterised in that α1 = α2 = 20 degrees, ϕ1 = 60° and ϕ2 = 20°.
  3. The antenna system according to claim 1, characterised in that the diameter of said first antenna (20) is select as a function of the communication application.
  4. The antenna system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that it comprises a radome (26) that encapsulates the antenna elements.
  5. The antenna system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that it is arranged on an aircraft fuselage.
  6. A method for transmitting one or more antenna beams (A1, A2) in as integrated antenna system for telecommunications according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that an assembly comprising the two flat antenna (20, 21) is rotated, the rotation being carried out in azimuth about said vertical axis (25).
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