ThinAir Plus
ThinKom Solutions, Inc.
Hybrid multi-orbit IFC antenna system combining a ThinKom Ka2517 VICTS phased array with a LEO-only ESA for simultaneous GEO/MEO/LEO connectivity.
Technical specifications
- Operating Band
- Ka-band
- Tx Frequency
- 27.5 to 30 GHz
- Rx Frequency
- 17.3 to 20.2 GHz
- Constellations
- LEO/MEO/GEO
- Azimuth Coverage
- 360° continuous
- Elevation Coverage
- +7.5° to +90° (network dependent)
- Beam Agility
- >250°/sec
- Tracking Accuracy
- <0.2°
- Data Rates
- Up to 1 Gbps down and 200 Mbps up (network dependent)
- G/T
- 18.5 dB/K peak (13.5 dB/K at 20° elev.)
- Network Efficiency
- Up to 4 bits/Hz
- Instantaneous Bandwidth
- 500 MHz
- EIRP (Psat)
- 55.5 dBW (51 dBW at 20° elev., 80 W Psat SSPB)
- Azimuth Beamwidth
- 1.8° Tx and 1.7° Rx
- Polarization
- Switchable circular (co/orthogonal), simultaneous dual-pol mode
- Axial Ratio
- <1.5 dB typical
- OAE Dimensions (L x W x H, excl. ESA)
- 121 in x 48 in x 7.9 in (3.07 m x 1.2 m x 0.2 m)
- Antenna Weight
- 104 lb (47 kg)
- Avg. System Power
- 450 W
- Operating Temperature
- -55°C to +74°C external
- Environmental Compatibility
- RTCA/DO-160G
About
ThinAir Plus merges a ThinKom Ka2517 phased array with a LEO-only electronically steered array (ESA) in a single installation for resiliency, flexibility and efficiency. The Ka2517 VICTS component provides Ka GEO, MEO and LEO operation as the primary data pipe, while the LEO-only ESA supports current and emergent LEO networks with low-latency connectivity, minimizing dark tails and optimizing the passenger experience.
Documentation
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