Specification
Typical Ground Station specifications are as follows:
| Parameters | Specifications | Hidden Title |
|---|---|---|
| Main reflector size | 7.5 M antenna | |
| Sub reflector size | 0.736 meters shaped parabolic | |
| Mount | Elevation over Azimuth | |
| Tracking modes | X-autos-auto, Program Track | |
| - | X-band | S-band |
| Frequency of operation | 8.025 – 8.400 GHz | 2.2 – 2.3 GHz |
| G/T @ 5° elevation | 31.5 dB/°K | 17 dB/°K |
| Polarization | RHCP & LHCP | RHCP & LHCP |
| Antenna gain | 54.5 dB | 40 dB |
| Beam width | 0.27° | 0.8° |
| Tracking accuracy | 0.03° | 0.07° |
| Maximum velocity | 20°/sec for Azimuth, 10°/sec for Elevation | |
| Maximum acceleration | 10°/sec² for Azimuth, 2°/sec² for Elevation | |
| Antenna travel limits | ±380° for AZ, -1 to 180° for EL | |
| Wind velocity | 60 KMPH (operating), 200 KMPH (survival) | |