The Dolph Low/Medium Earth Orbit Satellite Tracking Antenna represents a leap forward in satellite communication technology, engineered to offer unparalleled precision and reliability. Designed to seamlessly track and communicate with satellites across Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO), and Geostationary Orbit (GEO), these antennas are pivotal for a wide array of critical applications, from earth observation and remote sensing to sophisticated communications and telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) operations.
Key Features
- Wide Range of Antenna Sizes: Available from 2.4 meters to 7.3 meters, catering to diverse operational needs and space constraints.
- Extensive Frequency Band Capabilities: Supports L, S, X, C, Ku, Ka, Q, and V bands, ensuring flexibility for various communication requirements.
- Advanced Transmit/Receive Feed Technologies: Utilizes S+X-band feeds for efficient signal transmission and reception.
- Versatile X/Y Axis Configuration: Offers Type 1 through Type 4 configurations for increasingly larger dishes, enhancing tracking accuracy.
- Innovative X/Y-Axis Rotation Pedestal: Employs non-ballasting technology for stable and precise antenna movement.
- Program and Auto Track Performance: Features lights-out operation with full ethernet (TCP/IP) connectivity and comprehensive Monitoring & Control (M&C) software.
- Effective Program Track Capabilities: Utilizes ephemeris data, including Two-Line Element (TLE) data, for precise satellite tracking.
- Low Loss Mono-Pulse Mode Coupler Tracking System: Available for high frequencies and larger aperture antennas, ensuring minimal signal degradation.
Application Areas
- Earth Observation: Critical for collecting detailed environmental data, supporting climate research, and natural disaster monitoring.
- Remote Sensing: Plays a vital role in gathering information about the Earth’s surface, crucial for agriculture, forestry, and urban planning.
- Communications: Enhances global communication networks, providing reliable connectivity for voice, data, and video transmission.
- Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C): Ensures robust command and control capabilities for satellite missions, supporting spacecraft health monitoring and operational adjustments.
- Space Exploration: Supports deep space missions by facilitating long-range communication with spacecraft exploring the solar system and beyond.
Technical Specifications
For a detailed understanding of the Dolph Satellite Tracking Antenna, here’s an overview of its technical specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Antenna Size | 2.4 meters to 7.3 meters |
| Frequency Bands | L, S, X, C, Ku, Ka, Q, V |
| Feed Technologies | S+X-band |
| X/Y Axis Configuration | Type 1 through Type 4 |
| Rotation Pedestal Technology | X/Y-axis non-ballasting |
| Tracking Capabilities | LEO, MEO, HEO, GEO |
| Operation Modes | Program and Auto Track, Lights-out operation |
| Data Utilization | TLE data and other formats |
| Tracking System | Low loss mono-pulse mode coupler |
Elevating Satellite Communications
Dolph’s Low/Medium Earth Orbit Satellite Tracking Antenna is engineered to meet the evolving demands of modern satellite communication systems. With its advanced features, broad frequency support, and versatile tracking capabilities, it stands as an essential tool for ensuring seamless and uninterrupted communication with orbiting satellites. Whether for strategic communication networks, critical earth observation missions, or pioneering space exploration endeavors, Dolph delivers the precision, performance, and reliability needed to keep the world connected and informed.
