VT-002 Series Slave Tracking Antenna
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Concept
The VT-002 is the first of a new generation of high gain low weight slave tracking antennas for airborne use. The unit is completely self contained and simple to operate.
The VT-002 can transmit and receive signals in various signal bands and can move from pointing directly downwards to pointing at right angles to
the carrying vehicle with continuous rotation in azimuth thus offering a complete view of the ground and surrounding sky.
The high gain planer array head automatically points at objects on the ground or in the air, whether they are static or moving, so long as
their positions are known. With 13 dbi gain in the S-Band the VT-002 opens up new areas of use for airborne telemetry systems.
The VT-002 is the first of a new generation of high gain low weight slave tracking antennas for airborne use. The unit is completely self contained and simple to operate.
The VT-002 can transmit and receive signals in various signal bands and can move from pointing directly downwards to pointing at right angles to
the carrying vehicle with continuous rotation in azimuth thus offering a complete view of the ground and surrounding sky.
The high gain planer array head automatically points at objects on the ground or in the air, whether they are static or moving, so long as
their positions are known. With 13 dbi gain in the S-Band the VT-002 opens up new areas of use for airborne telemetry systems.
Physical
The antenna chassis has been designed for light weight and exceptional stiffness. Materials with high corrosion resistance characteristics have been used throughout.
The flat plate antenna in protected by a polycarbonate hemispherical radome. The entire unit may protrude from under the aircraft body to obtain a clear view of the sky and ground around the vehicle.
The basic unit is exceptionally portable and with a weight of around 8 kg (excluding dome) it may be easily transported by hand.
The antenna chassis has been designed for light weight and exceptional stiffness. Materials with high corrosion resistance characteristics have been used throughout.
The flat plate antenna in protected by a polycarbonate hemispherical radome. The entire unit may protrude from under the aircraft body to obtain a clear view of the sky and ground around the vehicle.
The basic unit is exceptionally portable and with a weight of around 8 kg (excluding dome) it may be easily transported by hand.
Main features:
► Light weight composite and corrosion resistant construction throughout.
► Fully integrated auto calibration system allows the antenna to be powered and operating at optimal capacity in minutes.
► The fully integrated design makes the VT-002 fully man portable.
► Easy maintenance modular design throughout requires less access panels and offers higher reliability. Optional complete module spares kit available.
► The VT-002 antenna is built around a bus centric design.
► Main tracking controller running on an integrated embedded processor. Ethernet network control link to the antenna greatly reduces the required cabling and eases the installation, also allows for easy remote operation.
► DC Brushless overrated motors with serial bus based controllers offering exceptional agility and reliability.
► Absolute encoders in all rotating parts with better than 0.05° accuracy.
► Planer array antenna offering improved signal gain, less weight and better portability.
► Hermetically sealed receiving head for better performance in adverse conditions.
► Light weight composite and corrosion resistant construction throughout.
► Fully integrated auto calibration system allows the antenna to be powered and operating at optimal capacity in minutes.
► The fully integrated design makes the VT-002 fully man portable.
► Easy maintenance modular design throughout requires less access panels and offers higher reliability. Optional complete module spares kit available.
► The VT-002 antenna is built around a bus centric design.
► Main tracking controller running on an integrated embedded processor. Ethernet network control link to the antenna greatly reduces the required cabling and eases the installation, also allows for easy remote operation.
► DC Brushless overrated motors with serial bus based controllers offering exceptional agility and reliability.
► Absolute encoders in all rotating parts with better than 0.05° accuracy.
► Planer array antenna offering improved signal gain, less weight and better portability.
► Hermetically sealed receiving head for better performance in adverse conditions.