VISION
Turnkey S/X/Ka medium-size antennas for Earth Observation
The VISION is the ultimate Satellite Tracking antennas made by Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (formerly Safran Data Systems, Inc.) for Earth Observation.
It’s offered as a product or a complete solution to support any Remote Sensing satellite. Just like all Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (formerly Safran Data Systems, Inc.) antennas, the VISION takes advantage of the unique S/X/Ka concentric patented feed, providing a one-of-a-kind feature for Continuity of Operations satellite generation. The VISION antenna architecture relies on RF over fiber converters for any configuration to enhance performance and simplify antenna installation.
Additionally, the VISION antenna is crafted to meet the demands of the Ka-band, with a specific emphasis on pointing accuracy. It stands out as the most extensive Ka-band antenna on the market, meeting Program Track operations at 26 GHz.
VISION FEATURES
DESIGNED FOR EARTH OBSERVATION
Commercial Direct Receiving Station or Military ApplicTIONS
UP TO TRI-BAND S/X/KAL
For Continuity of Operations
RF OVER OPTIC CONVERSION
Easy Deployment & Operation Start-Up
AUTOTRACK OR PROGRAM TRACK IN ALL BANDS
Largest Ka-Band Program Track Antenna
E-ANTENNA
Perfect Match with NuRoN Virtualized Baseband
THE FUTURE, OOF-THE-SHELF
ANTENNAS AVAILABLE IN 3 VERSIONS
VISION antennas are available in 3 versions, assuring high accuracy, either for pointing or tracking. From 5.5 m (VISION 550), 6.1 m (VISION 610) to 7.3 m (VISION 730), catering to users’ G/T & EIRP needs regardless of environmental constraints.
Tri-band concentric feed:
• Up to S + X + Ka
• Tracking in all bands is an option
• All designed to be aligned
• Unmatched RF performances
Ka-band ready:
• 0.5mm typical rms
RF and FO cabinet:
• Space for 12U (Freq. converters,…)
• RF over fiber conversion
• E-Antenna ready (embedded
digitizers)
HPAs cabinet:
• Baseline: one 80W HPA
• Additional space for HPA
redundancy, Test Loop Translator…
• 2 meters from Feed access
Precise & high-speed Pedestal:
• 3-axis Az/El + Train – No keyhole
• 0.045° rms pointing accuracy
• Limited number of parts
• Quick access to CORE elements
Electrical cabinets:
• Compact design, close to servo-motors
• LEAN design and easily accessible
