QS RF Measurement System (QS 1-18 DL)
Quadsat ApS
UAV-based RF antenna measurement system for satellite ground stations, covering 1–18 GHz (downlink), providing far-field pattern data without shutting down live links.
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- Frequency bands
- L Applicable bands · description S Applicable bands | Ku Applicable bands
- Frequency range
- 1 000 MHz min · description 18 000 MHz max
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- Frequency range
- 1–18 GHz
- Link direction
- Downlink (DL)
- Measurement method
- UAV-based far-field pattern measurement
- Platform
- Autonomous UAV (drone)
- Applicable bands
- L, S, Ku-band
- Target antenna types
- Satellite ground station dishes
- Measurement output
- Gain pattern, sidelobe levels, cross-pol
- Operation
- Non-invasive (station stays operational)
About
The Quadsat QS RF Measurement System (QS 1-18 DL) is an autonomous drone-based antenna measurement solution for satellite ground station antennas. The system mounts calibrated RF reference antennas on a UAV that flies precision trajectories around the dish under test, enabling in-situ far-field radiation pattern measurements across 1–18 GHz without requiring the station to go offline.
The system captures the full antenna gain pattern including sidelobe and cross-polarization levels, comparing measurements against theoretical antenna models. All data is collected in real time, processed on-board, and visualized in the Quadsat software suite. Measurement campaigns typically take a fraction of the time required by traditional range facilities or antenna ranges. The QS 1-18 DL is targeted at L, S, and Ku-band ground station antennas used for LEO, MEO, and GEO satellite communications.
Documentation
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