Kratos NGC2-004-xx NGC Beacon Receiver

Kratos NGC2 Beacon Receiver

The Kratos NGC Beacon Receiver is an optional module installed in the NGC2-IDU or provided as a standalone 1RU unit. This option depending on the selected version provides a single, dual channel or monopulse tracking receiver for satellite beacon up to Ka band frequency with associated frequency conversion.

DETAILS

The NGC2-004-xx Beacon Receiver option tracks beacons in the 70 - 6,000 MHz range. This beacon receiver can operate on satellites with modulated or non modulated 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 NGC2 tracking system, the unit also provides a DC output for controlling an uplink power control system. The integrated module is entirely controlled by the NGC2-IDU. The beacon information is stored in the satellite parameters table so when moving the antenna from one satellite to another, the NGC2 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.

Features
• Module integrated in the NGC2-IDU or provided as a standalone 1RU unit
• Frequency range 70 to 6000MHz
• Frequency resolution 1kHz
• Internal or external frequency reference
• Minimum C/No 35dB-Hz
• Dynamic range > 100dB
• Compatible with all commercial and military satellite beacons