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SATPRO GA450 satellite communication antenna assembly on a circular mounting baseSATPRO GA450 satellite communication antenna assembly on a circular mounting base

SATPRO GA450

The SATPRO GA450 is a Ku-band satellite communication system for medium and large manned and unmanned fixed-wing general aviation aircraft. Its waveguide horn array antenna and integrated MODMAN control terminal support real-time video transmission, IP calling and broadband internet access through satellite links.

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Product overview

The SATPRO GA450 combines a waveguide horn array antenna with RF transmission, baseband modem, networking and terminal data acquisition equipment to connect an aircraft with a satellite master station. Designed for medium and large manned and unmanned fixed-wing general aviation aircraft, it supports real-time video transmission, IP calling and broadband internet access. The antenna assembly measures Φ890mm×350mm and weighs ≤45kg including the BUC, radome and adapter plate. Continuous 360° azimuth rotation and 0°–90° elevation travel support antenna positioning, with azimuth, elevation and polarization speeds exceeding 60°/s.

The MODMAN airborne satellite communication control terminal integrates a modem, control unit (ACU) and video codec for signal processing, system control, video output and voice output. The cabin unit measures 416mm(L)×220mm(W)×110mm(H), weighs ≤6.5kg and operates from DC18–32V with a power rating of 60W. It supports H.265, H.264SVC and H.264 dual-channel video compression, with 1080P, 720P and D1 resolutions and a frame rate of 3–60 frames/s, defaulting to 15 frames/s. Operating ambient temperatures are -20°C to 60°C for MODMAN and -40°C to +75°C for the VSAT antenna.

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SATPRO GA450 specifications
SpecificationValue & conditions
Product typeSATPRO GA450 Ku-band fixed-wing general aviation satellite communication systemFor medium and large manned and unmanned fixed-wing general aviation aircraft.
Communication functionsReal-time video transmission, IP calling and broadband internet access via satellite
System architectureCombines RF transmission equipment, baseband modem equipment, network equipment and terminal data acquisition equipment to connect the aircraft with a satellite master station
MODMAN control terminalIntegrates a modem, control unit (ACU) and video codec, providing signal processing, system control, video output and voice output
ModelGA450
Envelope dimensionsΦ890mm×350mmVSAT antenna; diameter × height.
Antenna assembly weight≤45kgVSAT antenna, including BUC, radome and adapter plate.
Operating frequenciesRX: 10.70–12.75GHz; TX: 13.75–14.50GHzVSAT antenna.
Antenna typeWaveguide horn array antenna
EIRP48dBW40W power amplifier; amplifier power refers to the upper value; radome excluded.
Cross-polarization isolation≥30dBVSAT antenna.
Rated power consumption100WVSAT antenna; BUC excluded.
Azimuth travel360° continuous rotationVSAT antenna.
Elevation travel0°–90°VSAT antenna.
Azimuth, elevation and polarization speedGreater than 60°/sVSAT antenna.
DC power supplyDC 18–32VVSAT antenna.
Antenna operating ambient temperature-40°C to +75°CVSAT antenna.
Altitude16800m (55000Feet)VSAT antenna; altitude above sea level.
Terminal dimensions416mm(L)×220mm(W)×110mm(H)MODMAN cabin unit.
Terminal weight≤6.5kgMODMAN cabin unit.
Terminal input voltageDC18–32VMODMAN cabin unit.
Terminal power60WMODMAN cabin unit.
Terminal operating ambient temperature-20°C to 60°CMODMAN cabin unit.
Transmission standardsDownstream: DVB-S2; upstream: ATDMAMODMAN modem; downstream and upstream respectively.
Video encodingH.265, H.264SVC and H.264 dual-channel compression encodingMODMAN encoder.
Video resolutions1080P, 720P, D1MODMAN encoder.
Frame rate3–60 frames/sMODMAN encoder; default 15 frames/s.
Audio interfaceOne combined audio input/output interface for a 3.5mm headsetMODMAN encoder.
Audio encodingG.711 audio compression with error correction and enhancementMODMAN encoder.
Supported wired network rate80kbps–8MbpsMODMAN encoder; wired network.

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