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UHF Antenna for Environmental Satellites

Programme
GSTP
Programme Reference
AO06-20EE
Prime Contractor
SENER TAFS, S.A.U.
Start Date
End Date
Status
Closed
Country
Spain
UHF Antenna for Environmental Satellites
Description

A successful test campaign has been performed over the UHF antenna. The UHF ANTENNA has been tested from the RF point of view and all required performances were compliant. The vibration test campaign can be considered successful since: No damage was detected during the overall vibration and shock (qualification levels) test sequence:

  • No significant change in the response shape was detected between initial and final modal survey test.
  • No significant frequency shifting (higher than 10%) and response amplitude variation (higher than 50%) are measured between each sine survey.
  • Visual inspection performed along the test had not shown any damage Thermal test is considered successful as test temperatures have been achieved, obtaining good RF test results after the test. Power handling and PIM tests were also successful.
Application Domain
GEN-Generic Technologies
Technology Domain
6 - RF Subsystems, Payloads and Technologies
Competence Domain
5-Radiofrequency & Optical Systems and Products
Initial TRL
TRL N/A
Target TRL
TRL N/A
Achieved TRL
TRL N/A
Public Document
Executive Summary