INTREPID 300-5 3.0m ground station antenna system for L/S-band
INTREPID 300-5 is a compact and cost-effective 3.0m ground station antenna system designed for high-precision space operations in the L and S bands. It combines a 3-meter mesh prime focus antenna operating up to 5 GHz with a professional alt-az tracking system, enhanced by the same proprietary technologies used in larger INTREPID systems, including FusionTCU, SpaceSyncAlign and SystemHealthSTS, enabling advanced control, simplified alignment and continuous system monitoring. With automatic tracking based on TLE or NORAD ID, advanced scheduling, and secure RESTful APIs for third-party integration, INTREPID 300-5 provides a flexible and scalable solution for satellite communications and space missions where lower cost is a key requirement.
Détails du produit
The INTREPID 300-5 consists of a 3-meter mesh dish antenna, the high-precision GS-100II antenna tracking system and the C106-HEAVY pier for installation on a concrete foundation. The mount features a reinforced mechanical design with high-torque motors coupled to precision gearboxes, ensuring optimal structural balance and stability. This design provides excellent pointing performance and a wind survival speed of 150 km/h.
Caractéristiques principales
- 3 meter diameter prime focus mesh antenna, for frequencies up to 5 GHz.
- GS-100II weatherproof alt-az antenna tracking system, with 100 Kg payload capacity, remotely controlled with a standard network cable.
- High antenna slewing speed, up to 6°/sec for each axis, système de sécurité intégré avec bouton d'arrêt d'urgence (feux et signaux sonores en option).
- Précision de pointage 0,05° avec encodeurs absolus sur les deux axes
- FusionTCU technologie avec l'unité de contrôle d'antenne de nouvelle génération N-ACU intégrée à l'unité de contrôle moteur MCU pour le fonctionnement autonome et une sécurité améliorée
- SpaceSyncAlign technologie pour aligner facilement l'antenne sur site
- SystemHealthSTS technologie pour surveiller en continu l'état des composants du système de suivi tels que les moteurs, les encodeurs, les données environnementales internes, les ventilateurs, la tension et autres.
- Suivi automatique basé sur Erreur de temps d'exécution (hors ligne) ou Identifiant NORAD (en ligne).
- Planificateur avancé (Conforme à la ligne de commande SNAP) pour programmer le suivi et le pointage automatiques d'un objet avec rapport
- C106-HEAVY high load capacity pier for concrete base: designed to keep the antenna system permanently installed in the field.
- Capteur de vent pour INTREPID pour rentrer automatiquement l'antenne lorsque la vitesse du vent atteint la limite opérationnelle.
- Plage de température de fonctionnement de qualité industrielle : INTREPID 300-5 antenna and tracking system is able to work in environments with temperatures from -25°C to +55°C
- Disponible Documentation pour les développeurs d'API pour intégrer dans des logiciels de contrôle tiers.
- Commandes API basées sur RESTful protégé par chiffrement avec authentification basée sur certificat
- Compatible avec l'optionnel Logiciel de contrôle Radio2Space
3.0 meter diameter prime focus mesh antenna: fine metallic mesh construction, with special front and rear supports
GS-100II antenna tracking system with 100kg payload capacity and absolute encoders on both axes
C106-HEAVY high load capacity pier for concrete base, designed to keep the radio telescope permanently installed in the field
Thanks to purpose-developed technologies, INTREPID ground station antenna systems can be used to support spacecraft exploration and satellite missions in Earth orbit. By integrating external receivers or transceivers, which are not included with INTREPID, the system can be used to receive telemetry data transmitted from spacecraft or to perform radio science activities. INTREPID ground station antenna systems feature high-precision tracking, enabling accurate spacecraft tracking with high-directivity antennas. This reduces background noise and improves the detection of weak signals from space. Remote operation capabilities allow precise control of antenna positioning and continuous monitoring, even when receiving extremely faint signals.
3-meter diameter prime focus mesh dish antenna for frequencies up to 5 GHz
To create a powerful yet compact and easy-to-handle ground station antenna system, we developed the 3-meter diameter parabolic antenna with fine metallic mesh construction that provides a large collecting surface while maintaining a low overall weight. A reinforced rear support structure preserves the rigidity of the parabolic antenna when mounted, preventing deformation and ensuring accurate pointing performance. This design also helps maintain an optimal parabolic profile. For ease of transport and installation, the antenna is shipped in four sections and can be assembled quickly on site. A specially designed quick-release system allows the antenna to be easily removed from the tracking system, for example for storage during extreme weather conditions.
GS-100II: antenna tracking system with FusionTCU
The INTREPID 300-5 3.0m ground station antenna system for L and S bands does not rely on amateur radio rotators, but uses the professional GS-100II antenna tracking system, specifically designed and built to be robust, precise and reliable for continuous ground station operations. The GS-100II provides a 100 kg payload capacity and is equipped with high-resolution absolute encoders on both axes, ensuring accurate pointing and stable tracking performance.
The GS-100II is enhanced by the same technologies adopted in larger INTREPID systems. FusionTCU La technologie, avec l'unité de contrôle d'antenne de nouvelle génération N-ACU intégrée directement dans l'unité de contrôle moteur, permet des opérations autonomes, des fonctions de sécurité avancées et une coordination transparente de tous les sous-systèmes d'antenne. SpaceSyncAlign la technologie simplifie l'alignement des antennes sur site, tandis que SystemHealthSTS continuously monitors motors, encoders, environmental and electrical parameters to maximize reliability and operational uptime. The GS-100II supports automatic tracking based on Erreur de temps d'exécution (hors ligne) ou Identifiant NORAD (en ligne), un planificateur avancé pour les opérations automatisées, et sécurisé Commandes d'API RESTful for integration with third-party mission control and ground segment software. This transforms the GS-100II from a simple tracking system into a fully manageable and intelligent ground station asset.
C106-HEAVY high load capacity pier
Due to its 3-meter diameter, the antenna can generate significant loads on the ground. When combined with the weight of the GS-100II tracking system, a highly stable and robust anchoring solution is required. The C106-HEAVY pier is designed to meet these requirements, ensuring permanent, long-term installation of the INTREPID 300-5 ground station antenna system in the field. Both the INTREPID 300-5 and the C106-HEAVY pier are intended to be installed on a reinforced concrete foundation and secured using high-strength anchor bolts. Installation and operation manuals for the ground station antenna system are provided, along with a reference design for the concrete foundation. This example must be prepared and verified by the customer based on the soil conditions and site characteristics of the installation location.
INTREPID 300-5 3.0m ground station antenna system for L/S-band: dimensions
INTREPID 300-5 3.0m ground station antenna system for L/S-band: specifications
- Antenna diameter (m): 3.0
- Type d'antenne : Foyer primaire
- Antenna F/D: 0.38
- Antenna gain (S-band): 31.5 dBi
- Alimentation : non incluse
- Working frequency: up to 5 GHz
- Azimuth max Velocity: 6 deg/s
- Elevation max Velocity: 6 deg/s
- Altitude de fonctionnement : 3000m max, au-dessus de 1000m détarage de 1%/100m
- Max operational wind speed: 14 m/s (50 Km/h)
- Survival wind speed (stow position): 42 m/s (150 Km/h)
- Weight: 425 kg
- Supply voltage: 1~ 230 VAC ±10%, 50 Hz (L+N+PE), TN-S
- Bouton d'arrêt d'urgence
INTREPID 300-5: easy to control and integrate with Radio2Space mission control platform
INTREPID 300-5 3.0m ground station antenna system is natively integrated with the Radio2Space mission control platform that we specifically designed in order to provide you with the easy way to create or expand your ground segment. In fact INTREPID 300-5 is available with the Radio2Space APIs to allow developers to effortlessly integrate the operation of INTREPID ground stations into their existing antenna networks or mission control software systems. And it can be used also with the optional Radio2Space Cloud to let users manage one or multiple INTREPID ground stations remotely.
INTREPID 300-5 3.0m ground station antenna system for L/S-band: site preparations
INTREPID 300-5 ground station antenna system is designed to be installed on a concrete base with an underground duct connecting the antenna to control room that the customer has to prepare before the installation (suggested design is provided in the INTREPID 300-5 user manual). The image below shows cables and connections that are needed to connect antenna external unit to the control room. Power and grounding systems are needed and they have to be provided by the customer.
INTREPID 300-5 3.0m ground station antenna system for L/S-band: optional accessories
- Kit de montage sur fibre pour INTREPID : cela permet de contrôler à distance le système de poursuite d'antenne sur de très longues distances en remplaçant le câble réseau par une fibre optique dédiée pouvant atteindre 2 km de long.
- Système de refroidissement interne : suggéré en cas de conditions climatiques avec des températures très élevées, si la température interne de la tête du système de poursuite d'antenne dépasse +55°C (peut être installé uniquement lors de la commande, il n'est pas possible de l'ajouter ultérieurement).
- Internal anti-dew system: to prevent humidity condensation inside the tracking system enclosure, suggested in case of high humidity environments
- VHF/UHF Antennas expansion mounting support for INTREPID: to install in parallel of the 3-meter diameter parabolic antenna Yagi antennas for UHF or VHF applications.
- C106-HEAVY-F pier with legs: it allows you to use INTREPID 300-5 ground station antenna system without the need to fix it on a concrete base, thanks to the specially designed legs. C106-HEAVY-F pier with legs weights 200 kg, it’s designed to allow operation of a 3 meter diameter parabolic antenna.
Système d'antenne de station au sol INTREPID : bien plus qu'une antenne
Le système d'antenne de station terrestre INTREPID est le fruit de nombreuses années de recherche de l'équipe d'ingénieurs de PrimaLuceLab qui conçoit, développe, assemble et teste en interne tous nos systèmes d'antennes. De cette façon, le système d'antenne de station terrestre INTREPID offre des performances inégalées par rapport aux antennes standard du marché qui ne sont pas conçues pour la communication spatiale : meilleure précision de suivi et de pointage, sensibilité plus élevée, meilleure qualité d'ingénierie et grand design italien !
Étant donné que nous fabriquons nos antennes de stations au sol INTREPID dans notre usine en Italie, vous pouvez bénéficier d'une relation directe avec nous, qui sommes le véritable fabricant de systèmes d'antennes. Notre service avant-vente peut vous aider dans tout ce dont vous pourriez avoir besoin avant de commander votre système d'antenne. Notre support après-vente peut vous fournir des mises à jour pour les produits matériels et logiciels que nous développons spécifiquement pour nos systèmes d'antennes. Notre équipe interne de techniciens qualifiés est également en mesure d'installer INTREPID chez vous, partout dans le monde !
