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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The Turning Head Antennas, designed and built by Vertex integrated into the reflector panels; thus the power
Antennentechnik (VA), offer continuous travel ranges, high consumption can be reduced by heating sectors only.
pointing/tracking accuracies, and allow for operation with all
visible GEO satellites. The surface accuracy as well as The standard antenna tower is a steel structure. The tower
tracking and pointing accuracy enable Ka-Band operation. height is variable, so equipment shelter can be located
closest to the antenna. The drive cabinet and racks for
Single band Tx/Rx, Multiband Tx/Rx and Multiband receive electronics are integrated into an external RF shelter or
only feed systems are available for nearly all frequencies equipment building.
up to Ka-Band and higher frequencies. The servo & drive
and tracking system provides various operating modes; VA offers all transmit/receive electronics for nearly every
remote control is possible via serial/LAN interfaces. application such as TT&C, IOT, CSM, Hub, Gateway etc.
as well as a customized Monitoring & Control System.
The Antenna is equipped with a spacious temperature
controlled Hub which houses several TWTA's, wave guide Program management, in-plant integration, shipping,
system, converters etc. installation, commissioning, acceptance testing,
The redundant Air Conditioning System is installed on the maintenance, after sales services are substantial activities,
Azumuth platform. qualifying VA as a supplier of turn-key ground stations
antennas/antenna systems.
All antennas can be equipped with electrical reflector
heating systems comprising infrared heating rods
Notes:
- Other operational frequencies available.
- 10 % of sidelobes may exceed the sidelobe specifications.
- Power handling capability is based on and limited by the physical characteristics in the feed components.
Microwave power at these levels may contribute to the radiation hazard or exceed certain off-axis EIRP
specifications.
All values are at the rear feed output flange.
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Environmental Specifications
Operational Conditions
Temperature -25C to 50C
(Hub requires Airco System)
Wind 75 km/h with gusts to 100 km/h
Rain (10 min.) 50 mm/h
Snow 50 mm/h
Ice on unheated surfaces 10 mm
Humidity 100% non condensing
Solar power flux 1.2 kW/m
Altitude up to 1000 m
Degraded Performance:
Wind > 100 km/h with gusts to 120 km/h
Humidity Condensing
Rain > 50 mm/h
Temperature <-25C or > 50C
Survival Conditions
Temperature > -30C and < +60C in combination with wind / rain
Wind 200 km/h at 15C
Wind and Ice 120 km/h + 25 mm Ice
Snow (at 120 km/h) 10 cm/h, max. 30 cm
Rain 100 mm/h
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Rear view showing Hub with roll-up Door and Airco unit
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