WTW-LS 42 Parabol Satellite Tracking Antenna

Series WTW-LS 42 Dual-Band 20ft Parabol
The dual axis satellite tracking antenna.

• Gain / 3dB Beamwidth
– ~ 37dBi @ 1435 MHz / 2,20°
– ~ 42dBi @ 2250 MHz / 1,35°
– ~ 49dBi @ 5100 MHz / 0,62°(Optional)
• Dimension (Park Position): appr. 21ft x 21ft x 29ft (WxDxH)
• Dish Diameter: 21ft (6,3m)
• Polarisation: RHCP und LHCP
• Mode:
– GPS-, Slave-, Manual-Tracking
• Torque:
– Az. max. 32000 Nm (or customized)
– El. max. 46000 Nm (or customized)
• Speed:
– Az. max. 10°/sec (or customized)
– El. max. 10°/sec (or customized)
• Movement:
– Az. unlimited (Slipring)
– El. -5° up to 185°
• Calibration:
– Absolut encoders in both axis
• operational Windspeed: up to 65mph
• stowed: up to 100mph

This deep space satellite tracking antenna has been developed and designed in 2010/2011 by WTW engineer. Since early 2012, the System is in full operation at DLR Neustrelitz. WTW Anlagenbau GmbH is

Deep Space Tracking Antenna (6.3m/20ft Diameter)

proud to have received the maintenance contract in 2012. There were already several successfully completed upgrades. One of the major upgrades was to increase the G/T of 17,68dB/°K  to 19,05dB/°K by developing a new feed.

Thereby our customer could integrate the antenna in a more sophisticated project.