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A system for preventing the interruption of satellite communications between an earth antenna and a satellite during inclement weather. The system is comprised of a cover that is adapted to be positioned on the opening of the satellite cover so as to reduce the likelihood of liquid water accumulatin

A system for preventing the interruption of satellite communications between an earth antenna and a satellite during inclement weather. The system is comprised of a cover that is adapted to be positioned on the opening of the satellite cover so as to reduce the likelihood of liquid water accumulating on the front reflecting surface of the antenna. The cover and the front reflecting surface further define a space and an air circulation system circulates air in the space. The circulating air increases the air pressure in the space relative to the surrounding atmosphere and pressurized air then travels through the cover and blows water accumulating on the outer surface of the cover off of the outer surface to further reduce the likelihood that accumulations of water on the outer surface of the cover will result in interruptions to satellite communications with the earth based satellite antenna.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A system for reducing accumulations of moisture on a front reflecting surface of a satellite antenna having an outer lip comprising:a flexible cover made of a woven material and having an opening which is dimensioned to mount on the outer lip of said antenna with the cove

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A system for reducing accumulations of moisture on a front reflecting surface of a satellite antenna having an outer lip comprising:a flexible cover made of a woven material and having an opening which is dimensioned to mount on the outer lip of said antenna with the cover positioned over the front reflecting surface of the satellite antenna so as to define a space between the front reflecting surface of the antenna and the cover whereby the cover reduces accumulations of moisture on the front reflecting surface of the satellite antenna while permitting satellite signals to pass therethrough; andan air supply system which provides air to the space between the cover and the front reflecting surface so as to induce positive pressure in the space with respect to the surrounding atmosphere wherein the cover is adapted to allow pressurized air to travel therethrough so that water accumulated on the outer surface of the cover is removed from the outer surface by the pressurized air travelling through the cover.