SMILE Radio Amateur Antenna
The ESOC-3 antenna is capable of receiving both commercial (2200-2300 MHz) and amateur (circa 2400 – 2500 MHz) S-band.
The antenna is transportable, i.e. it does not require any permanent support structure, connectivity nor power supply and can be easily dismantled and moved to a new location. The backend is stored in a cabinet located next to the antenna and can use wireless connectivity for monitoring and control.
A unique feature of the antenna is that users will be able to modify relevant software (APU, receiver, etc.), therefore allowing to support specific experiments and/or tailored configuration.
Specifications
ESOC-3
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 1.25 m (offset) |
| Frequency range | S-Band RX: 2200-2600 MHz (receive only) |
| Intermediate frequency | S-Band TX: none (direct SDR sampling) |
| Figure of merit (G/T, estimated) | S-Band: 1.2 dB/K |
| 3 dB beam width (estimated) | S-Band: 6.4° |
| 3 Axis movement | Azimuth: 360° Elevation: 0-90° |
| Operating temperature | - |
| Maximum wind speed | 115 km/h (in operation), 235 km/h (stowed) |
| Max Velocity (estimated) | 8°/s |
| Max Acceleration (estimated) | 2.3°/s2 |
| Weight (estimated) | ~ 300 kg |
| Power supply | Solar panels (can be upgraded to work with mains) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, mobile network, Ethernet |