Full-Motion Antennas
Our full-motion antenna (FMA) systems are highly dynamic and versatile. They are designed to track satellites continuously across the sky, providing an uninterrupted link with satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO), medium Earth orbit (MEO) and even geostationary orbit (GEO) in certain cases.
FMAs can pivot in both azimuth (horizontal) and elevation (vertical) to follow satellites precisely as they move, making them indispensable for applications that require constant connectivity and high data rates.
Our FMAs are available with an additional tilt axis that enables a fast track of LEO and MEO satellites. The additional axis allows the antenna system to adjust orientation quickly as the satellite passes over, maintaining a robust, stable and reliable link.
FMA Key Features
- Dimension range:
[3,7 m … 9,3 m]
- Frequency bands:
[S, X, Ku, Ka]
- Feed system:
[mono-band, dual-band, tri-band]
Key Applications
Earth Observation and Remote Sensing
Full-motion antennas are crucial for tracking fast-moving LEO and MEO satellites, which are frequently used for Earth observation, environmental monitoring, and remote sensing applications. Government agencies, environmental organizations and research institutions use these antennas to receive high-resolution images, meteorological data, and other observational data in real-time, aiding in areas like climate research, disaster response and land management.
Satellite Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C)
Full-motion antennas are essential for the telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) operations that keep satellites in stable orbits and monitor their health. They allow satellite operators to send commands to adjust satellite orientation, gather telemetry data on satellite status and maintain reliable control over satellite operations, which is especially important for non-GEO satellites that require ongoing monitoring.
Data Transmission and High-Bandwidth Communications
Data Transmission and High-Bandwidth Communications: Full-motion antennas are often used to communicate with high-throughput satellites (HTS), providing continuous connectivity for applications requiring substantial bandwidth, such as internet backhaul, video broadcasting and global communications. In the case of satellite constellations (e.g., Starlink or OneWeb) in LEO, full-motion antennas enable seamless handover from one satellite to another, ensuring constant data flow and minimizing latency.
Mobile Connectivity in Dynamic Environments
Full-motion antennas are invaluable in mobile scenarios such as ships, aircraft and remote vehicles that require real-time satellite communication while in motion. For maritime applications and aviation, these antennas provide reliable internet, voice, and navigation services, adapting to both the movement of the vehicle and the satellite. This is especially crucial for applications like maritime navigation, air traffic management and offshore oil and gas operations.
Military and Defense Applications
Military operations use full-motion antennas for secure satellite communications, enabling tactical communication, reconnaissance, and surveillance. These systems support multiple satellite orbits and frequency bands, providing flexibility for encrypted, low-latency communication that is crucial for command-and-control, battlefield awareness, and intelligence sharing in diverse operational theaters.
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