KR20150087455A - Uav tracking antenna, communication apparatus and method that uses it - Google Patents

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KR20150087455A
KR20150087455A KR1020140006846A KR20140006846A KR20150087455A KR 20150087455 A KR20150087455 A KR 20150087455A KR 1020140006846 A KR1020140006846 A KR 1020140006846A KR 20140006846 A KR20140006846 A KR 20140006846A KR 20150087455 A KR20150087455 A KR 20150087455A
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The present invention relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle tracking antenna, a communication apparatus using the same and a method thereof. The unmanned aerial vehicle tracking antenna includes: a first antenna; a second antenna comprised on an upper part of the first antenna; a supporting part which fixes the first antenna and the second antenna to the bottom; a rotary axis which supports the first antenna and the second antenna by being fixed on the upper part of the supporting part; and an azimuth adjustment part which is installed between the supporting part and the first antenna and the second antenna, and is installed as the rotary axis can be rotated as to the supporting part, and adjusts azimuth of the first antenna and the second antenna according to the location of an unmanned aerial vehicle around the supporting part.

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무인항공기 추적 안테나, 이를 이용하는 통신 장치 및 방법{UAV TRACKING ANTENNA, COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD THAT USES IT}BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a UAV tracking antenna,

본 발명은 무인항공기 추적 안테나, 이를 이용하는 통신 장치 및 방법에 관한 것으로, 평판형 배열 안테나와 패치 안테나를 조합하여 원거리에서의 통신과 근거리에서의 통신을 원활하게 할 수 있도록 하는 무인항공기 추적 안테나, 이를 이용하는 통신 장치 및 방법에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to an unmanned aerial tracking antenna, a communication apparatus and a method using the same, and more particularly, to an unmanned aerial tracking antenna that enables communication at a long distance and communication at a short distance by combining a planar array antenna and a patch antenna To a communication apparatus and method using the same.

기존의 지상통제장치용 평판형 배열 안테나는 지향성 패턴을 가지고 큰 이득을 거쳐 원거리의 통신에 유리한 점이 있으나, 빔폭이 좁아 가시거리(LOS:Line of sight)를 확보하기 위해 방위각과 고각을 맞추기 위한 장치가 필요하다. 또한, 빔 패턴 상의 널 포인트에서는 이득이 떨어져 신호대 잡음비(SNR:Signal to Noise Ratio)가 낮아지며 수직 방향에서의 이득도 낮은 문제점이 있었다.The conventional planar array antennas for ground control devices have a directivity pattern and are advantageous for long distance communication through a large gain. However, in order to secure a line of sight (LOS) due to a narrow beam width, . In addition, there is a problem in the null point on the beam pattern that the signal to noise ratio (SNR) is low and the gain in the vertical direction is low.

또한, 기존의 지상통제장치용 패치 안테나는 넓은 빔폭을 가지고 있어 방위각만 맞출 경우 가시거리를 확보하기 쉽지만, 최대 이득이 낮아 원거리의 통신에는 불리한 단점이 있다.In addition, a conventional patch antenna for a ground control device has a wide beam width, so it is easy to obtain a visible distance when the azimuth is aligned, but the maximum gain is low, which is disadvantageous for long distance communication.

이와 관련하여, 한국공개특허 제2007-0091177호는 "이동 타겟을 추적하기 위한 페이즈드 어레이 평면형 안테나 및 추적방법"에 관하여 개시하고 있다.In this regard, Korean Patent Publication No. 2007-0091177 discloses "a phased array planar antenna for tracking a mobile target and a tracking method ".

본 발명은 상기와 같은 문제점을 해결하기 위해 발명된 것으로서, 평판형 배열 안테나와 패치 안테나를 조합함으로써, 원거리에서는 평판형 배열 안테나를 통해 통신하고, 근거리에서는 패치 안테나를 통해 통신할 수 있는 무인항공기 추적 안테나, 이를 이용하는 통신 장치 및 방법를 제공하는데 그 목적이 있다.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to solve the above-described problems and to provide an antenna apparatus and a patch antenna which are capable of communicating through a planar array antenna at a long distance, An antenna, and a communication apparatus and method using the same.

또한, 본 발명은 방위각을 조절하기 위해 하나의 모터만을 사용함으로써, 안테나의 소형화와 경량화를 구현할 수 있는 무인항공기 추적 안테나, 이를 이용하는 통신 장치 및 방법를 제공하는데 그 목적이 있다.It is another object of the present invention to provide an unmanned aerial tracking antenna capable of realizing miniaturization and weight reduction of an antenna by using only one motor for adjusting an azimuth angle, and a communication apparatus and method using the same.

상기의 목적을 달성하기 위하여 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 무인항공기 추적 안테나는 제1 안테나; 상기 제1 안테나의 상부에 구비되는 제2 안테나; 상기 제1 안테나 및 상기 제2 안테나를 바닥에 고정하는 받침부; 상기 받침부의 상단에 고정되어 상기 제1 안테나 및 상기 제2 안테나를 지지하는 회전축; 및 상기 받침부와 상기 제1 안테나 및 상기 제2 안테나 사이에 설치하되, 상기 받침부에 대하여 상기 회전축이 회전가능하도록 설치되어, 상기 받침부를 중심으로 무인 항공기의 위치에 따라 상기 제1 안테나 및 상기 제2 안테나의 방위각을 조정하는 방위각 조정부;를 포함한다.According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an unmanned aerial vehicle tracking antenna comprising: a first antenna; A second antenna provided on the first antenna; A pedestal for fixing the first antenna and the second antenna to the floor; A rotating shaft fixed to an upper end of the receiving unit to support the first antenna and the second antenna; And a second antenna that is installed between the receiving unit and the first antenna and the second antenna so that the rotating shaft is rotatable with respect to the receiving unit so that the first antenna and the second antenna can be rotated about the receiving unit, And an azimuth angle adjusting unit for adjusting the azimuth angle of the second antenna.

또한, 상기 제1 안테나는 제1 고각을 형성하며 상기 회전축에 결합되는 것을 특징으로 한다.The first antenna forms a first elevation angle and is coupled to the rotation axis.

또한, 상기 제1 고각은 15°내지 20°각을 형성하는 것을 특징으로 한다.The first elevation angle is characterized by forming an angle of 15 to 20 degrees.

또한, 상기 제1 안테나는 제2 고각을 형성하며 상기 회전축에 결합되는 것을 특징으로 한다.The first antenna forms a second elevation angle and is coupled to the rotation axis.

또한, 상기 제2 고각은 55°내지 65°각을 형성하는 것을 특징으로 한다.The second elevation angle is characterized by forming an angle of 55 ° to 65 °.

또한, 상기 제1 안테나는 배열 안테나인 것을 특징으로 한다.In addition, the first antenna is an array antenna.

또한, 상기 제2 안테나는 패치 안테나인 것을 특징으로 한다.The second antenna may be a patch antenna.

또한, 상기 방위각 조정부은 무인 항공기의 위치를 인식하는 위치 인식 수단을 구비하는 것을 특징으로 한다.
The azimuth angle adjusting unit may include a position recognizing unit that recognizes the position of the UAV.

상기의 목적을 달성하기 위하여 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 무인항공기 추적 안테나 통신 장치는 제1 안테나에 구비되어, 무인 항공기로부터 전파를 수신받는 제1 수신부; 상기 제1 안테나와 동일한 회전축에 결합되는 제2 안테나에 구비되어, 상기 무인 항공기로부터 전파를 수신받는 제2 수신부; 및 상기 제1 수신부 및 상기 제2 수신부가 수신한 전파를 입력받아 신호 세기를 측정하고 비교하여, 지상 통제 장치로 전송되는 전파를 제어하는 제어부;를 포함한다.According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for tracking an unmanned aerial vehicle tracking antenna, including: a first receiving unit provided in a first antenna and receiving a radio wave from an unmanned aerial vehicle; A second receiving unit provided in a second antenna coupled to the same axis as the first antenna, the second receiving unit receiving a radio wave from the unmanned air vehicle; And a controller for receiving the radio waves received by the first receiver and the second receiver, measuring and comparing the signal strengths, and controlling the radio waves transmitted to the terrestrial controller.

또한, 상기 제어부는, 상기 제1 수신부 및 상기 제2 수신부가 수신한 전파를 입력받는 입력부; 입력된 전파의 신호 세기를 측정하여 비교하는 비교부; 비교 결과, 높은 신호 세기에 해당하는 전파를 선택하는 전파 선택부; 및 선택된 전파를 상기 지상 통제 장치에 전송하는 전송부;를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.The control unit may further include: an input unit for receiving a radio wave received by the first receiving unit and the second receiving unit; A comparison unit for measuring and comparing the intensity of the input radio wave; As a result of comparison, a radio wave selecting unit for selecting a radio wave corresponding to a high signal strength; And a transmission unit for transmitting the selected radio wave to the terrestrial control apparatus.

또한, 상기 제1 안테나는 제1 고각을 형성하며 상기 회전축에 결합되는 원거리용 배열 안테나인 것을 특징으로 한다.In addition, the first antenna is a long-distance array antenna that forms a first elevation angle and is coupled to the rotation axis.

또한, 상기 제2 안테나는 상기 제1 안테나 상부에 제2 고각을 형성하며 상기 회전축에 결합되는 근거리용 패치 안테나인 것을 특징으로 한다.
In addition, the second antenna is a near-field patch antenna that forms a second elevation angle on the first antenna and is coupled to the rotation axis.

상기의 목적을 달성하기 위하여 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 무인항공기 추적 안테나 통신 방법은 제1 안테나에 구비되는 제1 수신부에 의해, 무인 항공기로부터 전파를 수신받는 단계; 상기 제1 안테나와 동일한 회전축에 결합되는 제2 안테나에 구비되는 제2 수신부에 의해, 상기 무인 항공기로부터 전파를 수신받는 단계; 및 제어부에 의해, 상기 제1 수신부 및 상기 제2 수신부가 수신한 전파를 입력받아 신호 세기를 측정하고 비교하여, 지상 통제 장치로 전송되는 전파를 제어하는 단계;를 포함한다.According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an unmanned aerial vehicle tracking antenna communication method including receiving a radio wave from an unmanned aerial vehicle by a first receiving unit provided in a first antenna; Receiving a radio wave from the unmanned airplane by a second receiving unit included in a second antenna coupled to the same axis as the first antenna; And controlling the radio waves transmitted to the terrestrial control apparatus by measuring and comparing the signal strength by receiving the radio waves received by the first receiving unit and the second receiving unit by the control unit.

또한, 상기 제1 수신부 및 상기 제2 수신부가 수신한 전파를 입력받아 신호 세기를 측정하고 비교하여, 지상 통제 장치로 전송되는 전파를 제어하는 단계는, 상기 제1 수신부 및 상기 제2 수신부가 수신한 전파를 입력받는 단계; 입력된 전파의 신호 세기를 측정하여 비교하는 단계; 비교 결과, 높은 신호 세기에 해당하는 전파를 선택하는 단계; 및 선택된 전파를 상기 지상 통제 장치에 전송하는 단계;를 포함한다.The step of receiving the radio waves received by the first receiving unit and the second receiving unit to measure and compare the signal intensity and controlling the radio waves transmitted to the terrestrial control unit may be performed by the first receiving unit and the second receiving unit, Receiving a radio wave; Measuring and comparing the intensity of the input radio wave; Selecting a radio wave corresponding to a high signal strength; And transmitting the selected radio wave to the terrestrial control apparatus.

상기와 같은 구성을 갖는 본 발명에 의한 무인항공기 추적 안테나, 이를 이용하는 통신 장치 및 방법는 평판형 배열 안테나와 패치 안테나를 조합하여 원거리에서는 평판형 배열 안테나를 통해 통신하고, 근거리에서는 패치 안테나를 통해 통신함으로써, 무인항공기와의 통신 성능을 극대화할 수 있는 효과가 있다.The unmanned airplane tracking antenna according to the present invention having the above-described structure, and the communication apparatus and method using the same, are configured to communicate with each other through a planar array antenna at a long distance and through a patch antenna at a short distance by combining the planar array antenna and the patch antenna , It is possible to maximize the communication performance with the UAV.

또한, 본 발명은 방위각을 조절하기 위해 하나의 모터만을 사용하여 안테나의 소형화와 경량화를 구현할 수 있는 효과가 있다.In addition, the present invention can reduce the size and weight of the antenna by using only one motor to adjust the azimuth angle.

도 1은 본 발명에 따른 무인항공기 추적 안테나의 구조를 설명하기 위한 도면이다.
도 2는 도 1의 제1 안테나 및 제2 안테나의 방사 패턴을 설명하기 위한 도면이다.
도 3은 본 발명에 따른 무인항공기 추적 안테나를 이용하는 통신 장치의 구성을 설명하기 위한 도면이다.
도 4는 도 3의 수신부의 세부 구성을 설명하기 위한 도면이다.
도 5는 본 발명에 따른 무인항공기 추적 안테나를 이용하는 통신 방법의 구성을 설명하기 위한 도면이다. 1 is a view for explaining the structure of an unmanned aerial vehicle tracking antenna according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a view for explaining a radiation pattern of the first antenna and the second antenna of FIG. 1;
3 is a diagram for explaining a configuration of a communication apparatus using an unmanned aerial tracking antenna according to the present invention.
4 is a diagram for explaining the detailed configuration of the receiving unit of FIG.
5 is a diagram for explaining a configuration of a communication method using an unmanned aerial tracking antenna according to the present invention.

이하, 본 발명이 속하는 기술분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진 자가 본 발명의 기술적 사상을 용이하게 실시할 수 있을 정도로 상세히 설명하기 위하여, 본 발명의 가장 바람직한 실시예를 첨부 도면을 참조하여 설명하기로 한다. 우선, 각 도면의 구성요소들에 참조부호를 부가함에 있어서, 동일한 구성요소들에 대해서는 비록 다른 도면상에 표시되더라도 가능한 한 동일한 부호를 가지도록 하고 있음에 유의해야 한다. 또한, 본 발명을 설명함에 있어, 관련된 공지 구성 또는 기능에 대한 구체적인 설명이 본 발명의 요지를 흐릴 수 있다고 판단되는 경우에는 그 상세한 설명은 생략한다.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings in order to facilitate a person skilled in the art to easily carry out the technical idea of the present invention. . First, in adding reference numerals to the constituent elements of the drawings, it is to be noted that the same constituent elements are denoted by the same reference symbols as possible even if they are shown in different drawings. In the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear.

이하에서는, 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 무인항공기 추적 안테나, 이를 이용하는 통신 장치 및 방법에 대하여 첨부한 도면을 참고로 하여 상세히 설명한다.
Hereinafter, an unmanned aerial vehicle tracking antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention, a communication apparatus and a method using the same will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

도 1은 본 발명에 따른 무인항공기 추적 안테나의 구조를 설명하기 위한 도면이고, 도 2는 도 1의 제1 안테나 및 제2 안테나의 방사 패턴을 설명하기 위한 도면이다.FIG. 1 is a view for explaining a structure of an unmanned aerial vehicle tracking antenna according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a view for explaining a radiation pattern of the first antenna and the second antenna of FIG.

도 1을 참조하여 설명하면, 본 발명에 따른 무인항공기 추적 안테나(100)는 받침부(101), 회전축(102), 방위각 조정부(103), 제1 안테나(110) 및 제2 안테나(120)를 포함한다.1, the UAV tracking antenna 100 according to the present invention includes a receiving unit 101, a rotating shaft 102, an azimuth adjusting unit 103, a first antenna 110 and a second antenna 120, .

받침부(101)는 바닥에 제1 안테나(110) 및 제2 안테나(120)를 고정한다.The pedestal 101 fixes the first antenna 110 and the second antenna 120 on the floor.

회전축(102)은 받침부(101)의 상단에 고정되어 제1 안테나(110) 및 제2 안테나(120)를 지지한다.The rotating shaft 102 is fixed to the upper end of the receiving portion 101 to support the first antenna 110 and the second antenna 120.

방위각 조정부(103)는 받침부(101)와 제1 안테나(110) 및 제2 안테나(120) 사이에 설치하되, 받침부(101)에 대하여 회전축이 회전가능하도록 설치되어, 받침부를 중심으로 무인 항공기의 위치에 따라 모터와 같은 전동 수단을 이용하여 제1 안테나(110) 및 제2 안테나(120)의 방위각을 조정한다. 이때, 방위각 조정부(103)는 무인 항공기의 위치를 인식하는 위치 인식 수단(도면 미도시)을 더 구비할 수 있다. The azimuth adjusting unit 103 is installed between the receiving unit 101 and the first antenna 110 and the second antenna 120 so that the rotating shaft is rotatable with respect to the receiving unit 101, The azimuth angles of the first antenna 110 and the second antenna 120 are adjusted by using a motor such as a motor according to the position of the aircraft. At this time, the azimuth adjustment unit 103 may further include position recognition means (not shown) for recognizing the position of the UAV.

제1 안테나(110)는 제1 고각을 형성하며 회전축에 결합된다. 제1 고각은 15°내지 20°각으로 형성되는 것이 바람직하며 본 발명에서는 약 17°각으로 형성되었다. 그리고 제1 안테나(110)는 배열 안테나로 이루어질 수 있다.The first antenna 110 forms a first elevation angle and is coupled to the rotation axis. The first elevation angle is preferably formed at an angle of 15 to 20, and in the present invention, it is formed at an angle of about 17. The first antenna 110 may be an array antenna.

제2 안테나(120)는 제1 안테나 상부에 구비되되, 제2 고각을 형성하며 회전축에 결합된다. 이때, 제2 안테나(120)는 제1 안테나와 동일한 회전축에 결합된다. 제2 고각은 55°내지 65°각으로 형성되는 것이 바람직하며 본 발명에서나는 약 60°각으로 형성되었다, 그리고 제2 안테나(120)는 패치 안테나로 이루어질 수 있다.The second antenna 120 is provided on the first antenna, and forms a second elevation angle and is coupled to the rotation axis. At this time, the second antenna 120 is coupled to the same axis as the first antenna. The second elevation angle is preferably formed at an angle of 55 ° to 65 ° and is formed at an angle of about 60 ° in the present invention, and the second antenna 120 may be formed of a patch antenna.

이와 같이 구성된 제1 안테나(110) 및 제2 안테나(120)는 도 2에 도시된 바와 같이, 제2 안테나(120)의 방사 패턴 이득이 수직 방향과 널 포인트 지점에서 더 높은 것을 확인할 수 있다. 따라서, 제2 안테나(120)는 수직방향 상공과 널포인트의 지점과의 근거리 통신을 담당하며 제1 안테나(110)는 원거리 통신을 담당한다.
As shown in FIG. 2, the first antenna 110 and the second antenna 120 constructed as described above can confirm that the radiation pattern gain of the second antenna 120 is higher at the vertical direction and the null point. Accordingly, the second antenna 120 performs near-field communication with the vertices of the vertical direction and the null point, and the first antenna 110 performs remote communication.

도 3은 본 발명에 따른 무인항공기 추적 안테나를 이용하는 통신 장치의 구성을 설명하기 위한 도면이고, 도 4는 도 3의 수신부의 세부 구성을 설명하기 위한 도면이다.FIG. 3 is a view for explaining a configuration of a communication apparatus using an unmanned aerial tracking antenna according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a detailed configuration of a receiving unit in FIG.

도 3을 참조하여 설명하면, 본 발명에 따른 무인항공기 추적 안테나를 이용하는 통신 장치(200)는 앞서 설명한 무인항공기 추적 안테나(100)를 이용하는 것으로, 이하 중복되는 설명은 생략하기로 한다.Referring to FIG. 3, the communication device 200 using the unmanned aerial tracking antenna according to the present invention uses the unmanned aerial tracking antenna 100 described above, and a description thereof will be omitted.

제1 수신부(210)는 제1 안테나(110)에 구비되어, 무인 항공기로부터 전파를 수신받는다. 이때, 제1 안테나(110)는 제1 고각을 형성하며 회전축에 결합되는 원거리용 배열 안테나로 이루어질 수 있다.The first receiving unit 210 is provided in the first antenna 110 and receives radio waves from the unmanned aerial vehicle. At this time, the first antenna 110 may be a long distance array antenna that forms a first elevation angle and is coupled to a rotation axis.

제2 수신부(220)는 제2 안테나(120)에 구비되어, 무인 항공기로부터 전파를 수신받는다. 이때, 제2 안테나(120)는 제1 안테나(110) 상부에 제2 고각을 형성하며 회전축에 결합되는 근거리용 패치 안테나로 이루어질 수 있다The second receiving unit 220 is provided in the second antenna 120 and receives radio waves from the unmanned air vehicle. In this case, the second antenna 120 may be a near-field patch antenna that forms a second elevation angle on the first antenna 110 and is coupled to the rotation axis

제어부(230)는 제1 수신부(210) 및 제2 수신부(220)가 수신한 전파를 입력받아 신호 세기를 측정하고 비교하여, 지상 통제 장치(240)로 전송되는 전파를 제어한다.The controller 230 receives the radio waves received by the first receiver 210 and the second receiver 220 and measures and compares the intensity of the signals to control the radio waves transmitted to the terrestrial controller 240.

이를 위해, 제어부(230)는 도 4에 도시된 바와 같이 입력부(231), 비교부(232), 전파 선택부(233) 및 전송부(234)를 포함한다.4, the control unit 230 includes an input unit 231, a comparing unit 232, a radio wave selecting unit 233, and a transmitting unit 234.

입력부(231)는 제1 수신부(210) 및 제2 수신부(220)가 수신한 전파를 입력받는다.The input unit 231 receives the radio waves received by the first receiving unit 210 and the second receiving unit 220.

비교부(232)는 입력된 전파의 신호 세기를 측정하여 비교한다.The comparing unit 232 measures and compares the signal intensity of the input radio wave.

전파 선택부(233)는 비교 결과, 높은 신호 세기에 해당하는 전파를 선택한다.The radio wave selection unit 233 selects a radio wave corresponding to a high signal strength as a result of the comparison.

전송부(234)는 선택된 전파를 지상 통제 장치(240)에 전송한다.
The transmitting unit 234 transmits the selected radio wave to the ground control device 240.

도 5는 본 발명에 따른 무인항공기 추적 안테나를 이용하는 통신 방법의 구성을 설명하기 위한 도면이다. 5 is a diagram for explaining a configuration of a communication method using an unmanned aerial tracking antenna according to the present invention.

도 5를 참조하여 설명하면, 본 발명에 따른 무인항공기 추적 안테나를 이용하는 통신 방법은 앞서 설명한 바와 같은 무인항공기 추적 안테나를 이용하는 통신 장치를 이용하는 것으로, 이하 중복되는 설명은 생략하기로 한다.Referring to FIG. 5, the communication method using the unmanned airplane tracking antenna according to the present invention uses a communication device using the unmanned airplane tracking antenna as described above, and a repeated description will be omitted.

먼저, 제1 안테나에 구비되는 제1 수신부에 의해, 무인 항공기로부터 전파를 수신받는다.(S100)First, a radio wave is received from the unmanned airplane by a first receiving unit provided in the first antenna (S100)

다음, 제1 안테나와 동일한 회전축에 결합되는 제2 안테나에 구비되는 제2 수신부에 의해, 무인 항공기로부터 전파를 수신받는다.(S200)Next, a radio wave is received from the unmanned airplane by a second receiving unit included in a second antenna coupled to the same axis as the first antenna (S200).

다음. 제1 수신부 및 상기 제2 수신부가 수신한 전파를 입력받아 신호 세기를 측정하고 비교한다.(S300)next. The first receiving unit and the second receiving unit receive the received radio waves and measure and compare the signal strengths.

다음, 비교 결과, 높은 신호 세기에 해당하는 전파를 선택한다.(S400)Next, as a comparison result, a radio wave corresponding to a high signal strength is selected (S400)

다음, 선택된 전파를 지상 통제 장치에 전송한다.(S500)
Next, the selected radio wave is transmitted to the ground control device (S500)

이처럼, 본 발명에 의한 무인항공기 추적 안테나, 이를 이용하는 통신 장치 및 방법는 평판형 배열 안테나와 패치 안테나를 조합하여 원거리에서는 평판형 배열 안테나를 통해 통신하고, 근거리에서는 패치 안테나를 통해 통신함으로써, 무인항공기와의 통신 성능을 극대화할 수 있다.As described above, the unmanned airplane tracking antenna according to the present invention, a communication apparatus and a method using the same, communicate with each other through a plate-type array antenna at a long distance and through a patch antenna at a short distance by combining a planar array antenna and a patch antenna, Thereby maximizing the communication performance of the mobile communication terminal.

또한, 본 발명은 방위각을 조절하기 위해 하나의 모터만을 사용하여 안테나의 소형화와 경량화를 구현할 수 있다.
In addition, the present invention can reduce the size and weight of the antenna by using only one motor to adjust the azimuth angle.

이상에서, 본 발명에 따른 바람직한 실시예에 대해 설명하였으나, 다양한 형태로 변형이 가능하며, 본 기술분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진자라면 본 발명의 특허청구범위를 벗어남이 없이 다양한 변형예 및 수정예를 실시할 수 있을 것으로 이해된다. While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications, and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the appended claims. As will be understood by those skilled in the art.

100 : 무인항공기 추적 안테나
110 : 제1 안테나 120 : 제2 안테나
200 : 무인항공기 추적 안테나 통신 장치
210 : 제1 수신부 220 : 제2 수신부
230 : 제어부100: Unmanned Aircraft Tracking Antenna
110: first antenna 120: second antenna
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Claims (14)

제1 안테나;
상기 제1 안테나의 상부에 구비되는 제2 안테나;
상기 제1 안테나 및 상기 제2 안테나를 바닥에 고정하는 받침부;
상기 받침부의 상단에 고정되어 상기 제1 안테나 및 상기 제2 안테나를 지지하는 회전축; 및
상기 받침부와 상기 제1 안테나 및 상기 제2 안테나 사이에 설치하되, 상기 받침부에 대하여 상기 회전축이 회전가능하도록 설치되어, 상기 받침부를 중심으로 무인 항공기의 위치에 따라 상기 제1 안테나 및 상기 제2 안테나의 방위각을 조정하는 방위각 조정부;
를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 무인항공기 추적 안테나.A first antenna;
A second antenna provided on the first antenna;
A pedestal for fixing the first antenna and the second antenna to the floor;
A rotating shaft fixed to an upper end of the receiving unit to support the first antenna and the second antenna; And
The first antenna and the second antenna are installed between the receiving unit and the first antenna and the second antenna so that the rotating shaft is rotatable with respect to the receiving unit, An azimuth angle adjusting unit for adjusting an azimuth angle of the two antennas;
And an antenna for tracking the unmanned airplane. 제1항에 있어서,
상기 제1 안테나는 제1 고각을 형성하며 상기 회전축에 결합되는 것을 특징으로 하는 무인항공기 추적 안테나.The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first antenna forms a first elevation angle and is coupled to the rotation axis. 제1항에 있어서,
상기 제1 고각은 15°내지 20°각을 형성하는 것을 특징으로 하는 무인항공기 추적 안테나.The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first elevation angle forms an angle of 15 to 20 degrees. 제1항에 있어서,
상기 제1 안테나는 제2 고각을 형성하며 상기 회전축에 결합되는 것을 특징으로 하는 무인항공기 추적 안테나.The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first antenna forms a second elevation angle and is coupled to the rotation axis. 제4항에 있어서,
상기 제2 고각은 55°내지 65°각을 형성하는 것을 특징으로 하는 무인항공기 추적 안테나.5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the second elevation angle forms an angle of 55 to 65 degrees. 제1항에 있어서,
상기 제1 안테나는 배열 안테나인 것을 특징으로 하는 무인항공기 추적 안테나.The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first antenna is an array antenna. 제1항에 있어서,
상기 제2 안테나는 패치 안테나인 것을 특징으로 하는 무인항공기 추적 안테나.The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the second antenna is a patch antenna. 제1항에 있어서,
상기 방위각 조정부은 무인 항공기의 위치를 인식하는 위치 인식 수단을 구비하는 것을 특징으로 하는 무인항공기 추적 안테나.The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the azimuth angle adjusting unit includes a position recognizing unit that recognizes a position of the UAV. 제1 안테나에 구비되어, 무인 항공기로부터 전파를 수신받는 제1 수신부;
상기 제1 안테나와 동일한 회전축에 결합되는 제2 안테나에 구비되어, 상기 무인 항공기로부터 전파를 수신받는 제2 수신부; 및
상기 제1 수신부 및 상기 제2 수신부가 수신한 전파를 입력받아 신호 세기를 측정하고 비교하여, 지상 통제 장치로 전송되는 전파를 제어하는 제어부;
를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 무인항공기 추적 안테나를 이용한 통신 장치.A first receiving unit provided in the first antenna and receiving a radio wave from the unmanned airplane;
A second receiving unit provided in a second antenna coupled to the same axis as the first antenna, the second receiving unit receiving a radio wave from the unmanned air vehicle; And
A controller receiving a radio wave received by the first receiver and the second receiver to measure and compare signal intensities and to control a radio wave transmitted to the ground control device;
And a controller for controlling the antenna. 제9항에 있어서,
상기 제어부는,
상기 제1 수신부 및 상기 제2 수신부가 수신한 전파를 입력받는 입력부;
입력된 전파의 신호 세기를 측정하여 비교하는 비교부;
비교 결과, 높은 신호 세기에 해당하는 전파를 선택하는 전파 선택부; 및
선택된 전파를 상기 지상 통제 장치에 전송하는 전송부;
를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 무인항공기 추적 안테나를 이용한 통신 장치. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein,
An input unit for receiving a radio wave received by the first receiver and the second receiver;
A comparison unit for measuring and comparing the intensity of the input radio wave;
As a result of comparison, a radio wave selecting unit for selecting a radio wave corresponding to a high signal strength; And
A transmitting unit for transmitting the selected radio wave to the ground control device;
And a controller for controlling the antenna. 제9항에 있어서,
상기 제1 안테나는 제1 고각을 형성하며 상기 회전축에 결합되는 원거리용 배열 안테나인 것을 특징으로 하는 무인항공기 추적 안테나를 이용한 통신 장치. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the first antenna is a long-range array antenna that forms a first elevation angle and is coupled to the rotation axis. 제9항에 있어서,
상기 제2 안테나는 상기 제1 안테나 상부에 제2 고각을 형성하며 상기 회전축에 결합되는 근거리용 패치 안테나인 것을 특징으로 하는 무인항공기 추적 안테나를 이용한 통신 장치. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the second antenna is a near-field patch antenna that forms a second elevation angle above the first antenna and is coupled to the rotation axis. 제1 안테나에 구비되는 제1 수신부에 의해, 무인 항공기로부터 전파를 수신받는 단계;
상기 제1 안테나와 동일한 회전축에 결합되는 제2 안테나에 구비되는 제2 수신부에 의해, 상기 무인 항공기로부터 전파를 수신받는 단계; 및
제어부에 의해, 상기 제1 수신부 및 상기 제2 수신부가 수신한 전파를 입력받아 신호 세기를 측정하고 비교하여, 지상 통제 장치로 전송되는 전파를 제어하는 단계;
를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 무인항공기 추적 안테나를 이용한 통신 방법.Receiving a radio wave from an unmanned airplane by a first receiving unit included in the first antenna;
Receiving a radio wave from the unmanned airplane by a second receiving unit included in a second antenna coupled to the same axis as the first antenna; And
Controlling a radio wave transmitted to the terrestrial control apparatus by measuring and comparing signal intensities by receiving a radio wave received by the first receiving unit and the second receiving unit by a control unit;
And transmitting the signal to the unmanned aircraft tracking antenna. 제13항에 있어서,
상기 제1 수신부 및 상기 제2 수신부가 수신한 전파를 입력받아 신호 세기를 측정하고 비교하여, 지상 통제 장치로 전송되는 전파를 제어하는 단계는,
상기 제1 수신부 및 상기 제2 수신부가 수신한 전파를 입력받는 단계;
입력된 전파의 신호 세기를 측정하여 비교하는 단계;
비교 결과, 높은 신호 세기에 해당하는 전파를 선택하는 단계; 및
선택된 전파를 상기 지상 통제 장치에 전송하는 단계;
를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 무인항공기 추적 안테나를 이용한 통신 방법.
14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein the step of receiving the radio waves received by the first receiving unit and the second receiving unit to measure and compare signal intensities and to control the radio waves transmitted to the terrestrial control unit,
Receiving a radio wave received by the first receiver and the second receiver;
Measuring and comparing the intensity of the input radio wave;
Selecting a radio wave corresponding to a high signal strength; And
Transmitting the selected radio wave to the ground control device;
And transmitting the signal to the unmanned aircraft tracking antenna.
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