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Prototype of K-Band Ground Station Antenna (6m aperture) for LEO application

Programme Reference

G511-035GS

Status

Closed

Country

Spain

Start Date

2012

End Date

2018

Programme: GSTP Prime Contractor: INDRA SISTEMAS S.A. FORMER INDRA ESPACIO S.A.

Subcontractors:
INDRA SISTEMAS S.A.FORMER INDRA ESPACIO S.A. • 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

HarmoRoadMap: N/A

IPC Document: N/A

Public Document:

Final Presentation
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Prototype of K-Band Ground Station Antenna (6m aperture) for LEO application