Antennas and Ground Stations
Our systems connect operators and end users with satellites in all orbits. Based on our decades of experience in telescope and antenna construction and comprehensive system expertise we can offer a broad portfolio of turnkey ground stations and specialize in the maintenance and modernization of existing systems.
Development and Installation of New Antennas and Ground Stations
Powerful and reliable ground stations are a basis for the successful operation of satellite missions and therefore a core element of satellite ground segments. As the successor to the companies MAN Technologie and MT Mechatronics we can draw on decades of experience in the design and realization of antennas for the most demanding requirements. As a reliable partner, we supply our sister companies in the OHB Group and external customers with customized solutions for a wide variety of mission profiles. In addition, we also offer our turnkey antennas and ground stations as part of complete ground segments.
We serve the following areas of application:
- Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) for satellites in LEO/MEO/GEO
- Payload and anchor antennas for satellites in LEO/MEO/GEO
- Optical communication
- Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
- Space surveillance / Space Situational Awareness (SSA)
- Deep space communication
- Lunar communication
- Geodesy
Our Antenna Portfolio
Our portfolio includes three different basic types of antennas, which can be configured according to customer requirements and delivered within a very short time. In addition, we develop special projectsn cooperation with our customers also develop special antennas for special purposes that are not covered by our standard antennas.
The delivery of our antennas are delivered in turnkey condition. This means that from the planning phase production through to installation at the installation site all the work involved and our customers receive receive fully tested and ready-to-use antennas.ready to use.
As a general contractor, we fully configure the antennas in the following areas:
- Systems engineering
- Mechanics
- Electrics
- Automation technology
- Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance
- Optics
- HF chain
Maintenance, Upgrades and Modernization of Existing Systems
In addition to the delivery and installation of new antennas and ground stations, we offer comprehensive maintenance, upgrade and modernization services for existing systems made by any manufacturer. We advise our customers worldwide and find solutions tailored to their specific requirements in order to prepare existing ground stations for future tasks.
Our services in this area include among others:
- Replacement of components (reflector, mechanics, gearbox, etc.)
- Surveying
- Relocation
- Replacement and upgrading of control and power electronics
- Rewiring
- Implementation of new subsystems (e.g. de-icing systems, drive upgrades)
- Upgrade antenna control hardware and software
- Integration into the Station Controller
- Implementation of condition monitoring systems and remote control
- Replacement and upgrading of complete optics and RF chains
- Surveying and testing with satellites
- General maintenance
- Damage analysis
- Repairs
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