Kratos NGC Beacon Receiver

Kratos NGC Beacon Receiver

The Kratos NGC Beacon Receiver is an optional module installed in the NGC-IDU. This option provides an L band input tracking receiver for satellite beacon up to Ka band frequency with associated frequency conversion.

DETAILS

The NGC-004-02 Beacon Receiver option tracks L band beacons in the 930 to 2300MHz range. This beacon receiver can operate on satellites with modulated or non modulated L Band beacons, with downlink carrier frequency through Ka band with associated external BDC. This beacon receiver is designed to track the power density of a satellite beacon in real time using FPGA DSP. It provides information about the beacon level directly to the NGC tracking system, the unit also provides a DC output for controlling an uplink power control system. The integrated module is entirely controlled by the NGC-IDU. The beacon information are stored in the satellite parameters table so when moving the antenna from one satellite to another, the NGC will update the beacon receiver with the beacon parameters, providing automatic beacon receiver settings for each satellite eliminating the need to manually enter or having an M&C system perform this task. This beacon receiver can be used in monopulse applications when controlled by the NGC-IDU.

Features
• Integrated in the NGC-IDU
• Frequency range 930 to 2300MHz
• Frequency resolution 1kHz
• Internal or external frequency reference
• Minimum C/No 35dB-Hz
• Dynamic range > 110dB
• Monopulse capabilities
• Compatible with all commercial and military satellite beacons