Prototype of K-Band Ground Station Antenna (6m aperture) for LEO application
Programme
GSTP
Programme Reference
G511-035GS
Prime Contractor
INDRA SISTEMAS S.A. FORMER INDRA ESPACIO S.A.
Subcontractors
INDRA SISTEMAS S.A.FORMER INDRA ESPACIO S.A.
Spain
Start Date
End Date
Status
Closed
Country
Spain
Description
Project innovations in different knowledge domains
- Innovative dual S/K Band feed solution coaxial feeder where inner horn provides K-band and outer horn provides S-band. Including monopulse autotrack.
- Antenna reflector. Innovative manufacturing process for the antenna reflector with vacuum forming and bonded panels (to be executed within Spanish industry)
- X/Y/Z Innovative positioner solution. High precision mechanical design able to work in K-band frequency and keep pointing accuracy with such narrow beamwidth.
- Design to cost. Design to cost efficient ratio, developing a solution
Application Domain
Earth Observation
Technology Domain
12 - Ground Station Systems and Networks
Competence Domain
8-Ground Systems and Mission Operations
Initial TRL
TRL N/A
Target TRL
TRL N/A
Achieved TRL
TRL N/A
Public Document
Final Presentation