PRECISION-Spec (Sub-Arcsecond Stabilized Gondola)
StarSpec Technologies
A high-precision three-axis stabilized balloon gondola platform capable of sub-arcsecond target acquisition from the stratosphere.
Technical specifications
- Stabilization axes
- 3-axes
- Stabilization precision
- < 0.05 arcsec
- Target acquisition
- < 1 arcsec from balloon
- Payload bay
- 740x740x2000mm, 175kg capacity
- Power draw
- 500W max @ 24/48 VDC
- Communications
- CSA/NASA compatible
- Services included
- Operations software, payload integration, thermal/mechanical certification
- Operating altitude
- High-altitude (<40km), -40 to 85°C
About
PRECISION-Spec is a high-precision balloon platform delivering 3-axis stabilization capable of less than 0.05 arcsecond precision and less than 1 arcsecond target acquisition from a balloon. It features a 740x740x2000mm payload bay with 175kg capacity, drawing up to 500W at 24/48 VDC. The platform includes CSA/NASA comm compatibility, included operations software, payload integration services, and thermal/mechanical certification for high-altitude (<40km) operation down to -40°C.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
