Safran DSI - SPARTE 700 Telemetry Tracking Antenna from 20 to 24 ft
The SPARTE 700 series is a top-tier dual-axis antenna that boasts dish sizes ranging from 20 to 24 feet.
Its high gain and large aperture make it the ideal choice for tracking any flying target, such as aircraft of launch vehicle. This antenna series features a rock-solid design that guarantees peak performance under all conditions: an aluminum alloy reflector that enhances surface precision, SCM tracking feeds for trustworthy and accurate tracking, and dual-drive motors for redundancy and backlash prevention.
Furthermore, for applications that demand the utmost in performance, the SPARTE 700 series is also available in skid-mounted and trailer transportable and 3-axis gyro-stabilized versions.
TRACK YOUR AIRCRAFT OR SPACE LAUNCH VEHICULES WITH OUR LARGE APERTURE ANTENNA
And for the ever most demanding applications, the SPARTE 700 series exists in skid-mounted and trailer transportable and gyro-stabilized versions.
SPARTE 700 Features
Best-in-Class Servo Controls |
User Selectable Servo Controls |
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SCM 1000 HZ Scan Rate |
Common Design for Main & ACQ-AID Feed |
Modular L, S OR C Band |
Simple Add-On Upgrade without any Structural Change |
Dual Drive |
Uninterrupted Operations, No Backlash |
Transportable Version |
Relocatable skid-mounted or trailer version |
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Safran DSI
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI) is a leading provider of cutting-edge solutions designed to address the evolving challenges of national defense and advanced space missions. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Safran DSI operates through specialized business units in Optronics, Space Solutions, Testing & Telemetry, Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT). Safran DSI leverages its parent company's innovative technologies and global resources to deliver unparalleled solutions across air, land, sea, and space domains.
Testing & Telemetry BU provides complete end-to-end solutions from instrumentation, mission systems, on board recording and transmitting to base station for monitoring and controlling data. Our complete solutions are platform agnostic and are adaptable to the customer mission needs. Our instrumentation and telemetry turnkey solutions for mobile and stationary systems. This includes, but not limited to, data acquisition units (DAUs), on board recording, ground receiving, recording, and processing applications for fixed and rotary wing, manned and unmanned systems, eVTOL aircraft, as well as missile systems and space rockets/launchers. We offer comprehensive data management solutions for operational aircraft allowing for ISR, Search & Rescue, mission data loading & data transfer and pilot training & debriefing.
Contact Details
Safran Defense & Space, Inc.
3005 Business Park Drive, Norcross, GA 30071, USA
Phone: 770-753-4017
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