A low profile, vehicle mounted, in-motion tracking, satellite antenna
includes a pair of antenna assemblies mounted in parallel on a rotatable
platform. Each antenna assembly includes two subreflectors with a plastic
matching element. The outputs of the two antenna assemblies are coupled
with a single phase shifter. The combined outputs are retransmitted to a
receiver inside the vehicle. The satellite antenna also includes a
receiver for receiving channel selection data and/or for providing
two-way communication with equipment inside the vehicle. The antennae,
transmitter and receiver are self-powered by a storage device which is
charged by a wind driven generator. A retractable radome lowers to a
lower profile when the antenna is not in use.