Helical-beam Antenna
Glavkosmos
A flight-qualified helical-beam antenna designed for on-board use, capable of forming required servicing areas and signal reception within P, L, and S frequency bands.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- TRL
- 9
Normalised to common units so this product can be compared with others in its category. The supplier's own wording is below.
As published by the supplier
- Flight qualification of the product
- Yes
- Possibility to adapt the product to customer requirements
- Yes
- Frequency band
- P, L, S
- Helix frame
- conical, cylindrical, convertible
- Frame material
- Fiberglass plastic, organic plastic
- Conductor material
- Copper, aluminium
- Helix pitch distance
- Fixed, varied
- Shield structure
- Flat, bowl-shaped, convertible
About
The Helical-beam Antenna is an on-board communication component designed for space applications. Its primary purpose is to form the necessary servicing area and facilitate signal reception within the P, L, and S frequency bands. The product is flight-qualified, indicating its suitability and reliability for use in space environments. It offers adaptability to customer requirements, allowing for customization based on specific mission needs. The antenna’s helix frame can be configured as conical, cylindrical, or convertible, providing flexibility in design and integration. Frame materials include fiberglass plastic and organic plastic, while the conductor can be made from copper or aluminium. The helix pitch distance can be fixed or varied, and the shield structure can be flat, bowl-shaped, or convertible, further enhancing its configurable nature.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.