REDUNDANT, FLIGHT-CRITICAL DESIGN, FULLY CUSTOMISABLE:
The S-PLANE TRACKER 100, with integrated communication links and antennas, provides long-range Line of Sight Communication (LOSCom) between aircraft and Ground Control Stations (GCSs). The opposite ends of the links are especially suited for installation on-board aircraft, providing MIMO diversity mesh functionality to create and fit reliable and flexible network architectures. The trackers are easy to deploy and to use and are extremely rugged and reliable. LOSCom and SatCom are integrated and managed to ensure seamless, uninterrupted communication. Communication Solution management is performed using S-PLANE’s Airborne Data Terminal (ADT) and Ground Data Terminal (GDT) equipment. The TRACKER 100 is currently in reliable operational use in Europe, the Middle East and Africa under some of the harshest conditions.
Features
Long-range Tracking & Communcation
- More than 200km LOS link versions available
- Precise and reliable tracking
- Internally accommodates RF links
- Directional and omni-directional antenna modes
- Enables MIMO diversity mesh radio functionality
- All antennas integrated onto one tracker
Easy to Use
- GPS-based feedback tracking
- Single-loom connection
- Bore-sight camera for viewing and calibration
- Quickly deploys with 2 crew
- Auto-calibration using signal strength
- Parking mode to regain calibration for follow-up missions
- Mounts on masts and tripods
Rugged and Reliable
- Robust harmonic gearing with NO backlash
- Operational in up to 60km/h wind
- Packaged for transport in two rugged cases
- Constructed from coated aircraft-grade aluminium
- Ingress protection to IP55
Flexible
- Variety of RF links available
- Fits mobile and static installations
Specifications
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| RF Bands | Supports UHF, S-band and C-band antennas with dual linear polarisation feeds for MIMO diversity tranceivers and mesh radios in S-band and C-band. All links and antennas are mounted on the tracker. |
| Range | 100km to 200km range tracking versions and a non-tracking version for omni-directional communication to upto 40km are available. Each tracker is fitted with directional and omni-directional antennas feeding the integrated RF links. |
| Construction | Tough and backlash-free harmonic gearboxes drive the 2D tracking pedestal. The main structure is manufactured using aircraft-grade aluminium. |
| Electrical Interfacing | A single military-specification loom provides digital (Ethernet), serial, power and a shielded audio connection to the tracker. |
