Patent ID: 8077087

Claim:
A phased array system, comprising: an array structural frame defining an array of module-receiving mounting locations, wherein each mounting location: forms an open-ended slot within the array structural frame; and includes an identification circuit providing a mounting location identifier and a phase correction indicator corresponding to a physical location of the mounting location within the array structural frame; and multiple array modules, wherein each array module is adapted to: be mounted in one of the mounting locations; read the identification circuit to obtain the mounting location identifier and the phase correction indicator, and wherein each array module comprises: a housing configured to be positioned within the open-ended slot of one of the mounting locations; a single antenna disposed at one end of the housing and configured to fit within the open-ended slot; and a removable battery module disposed within the housing and adapted to power the array module during a high power burst mode array transmit operation, wherein the removable battery module comprises: at least one rechargeable battery; and recharge and control electronics, wherein the array modules are not connected to an external prime power source during the high power burst mode array transmit operation.