Remote Sensing Systems

Remote Sensing Systems

Systems tailored to meet specific customer requirements.

ViaSat has delivered more remote sensing data acquisition systems than any other supplier in the world.

  • L-, S-, X-, Ku-, Ka- and Multi-band data

  • High efficiency dual shaped reflectors for optimum G/T

  • Sizes from 3m to 13.56m that are used in both fixed and mobile remote sensing applications

  • Dual drive motors in each axis on all systems for reliability and backlash elimination

  • Synthesized up and downconverters for full frequency band coverage

  • Full station automation using both UNIX and Windows platforms

  • Automated scheduler, with priority contention resolution for planning satellite pass data reception

 ViaSat is ideally suited to provide a system tailored to meet specific customer requirements.

  • High surface accuracy of reflectors enables for VLBI applications and superior remote sensing performance

  • S-band transmit capability for satellite uplink commands

  • High dynamics Elevation/Azimuth/Tilt, Elevation/Azimuth/Train and X/Y pedestals

  • Digitally implemented servo controls with optimal state model filtering for the ultimate in tracking accuracy

  • Low and high data rate demodulators and bit synchronizers (6-320 Mb/s), provide data reception capability for all known remote-sensing satellites

  • Built in automated system tests for system troubleshooting and confidence

  • Fiber-optic interconnects available for systems where the control room and antenna are positioned distant to one another

 

 


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