Research Article

Dynamic Antenna Alignment Control in Microwave Air-Bridging for Sky-Net Mobile Communication Using Unmanned Flying Platform

Table 4

Ground tracking mechanism specification and flying path.

Flying platform

Cruising speed60~72 km/hr
Flight path distance2.5~6 km
Turning radius500 m

Antenna tracking mechanism

Azimuth/elevation rotary angle 360 degrees/−15~90 degrees
Azimuth/elevation tracking speed 10 dps/5  (max.)

dps: degree per second.