SATCOM On-The-Move Model 24-30L Terminal
This product has been discontinued
General Dynamics announces the end-of-sale (EoS) and end-of-life (EoL) of the M24-30L Satcom On-The-Move (SOTM) antenna. The date for last time order of the affected product is 29 September 2017. Current contracts are not affected by this notice. General Dynamics will continue to provide technical Help Desk support and honor all currently active warranty and maintenance agreements.
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Features
Key to the performance of any SOTM product is the availability to maintain the link during dynamic platform motion. General Dynamics SOTM products provide world-class “on satellite” tracking accuracy via combination of integral tracking receiver, gyro stabilization, and inertial measurement unit.
General Dynamics’ Model 24-30 series terminals provide high data rate, reliable Ku, or Ka Mil and Commercial band satellite communications while on-the-move over a wide range of operational conditions, and can be ordered with an Inertial Measurement Unit. The modular design of the terminal allows it to be customized to meet specific customer requirements.
- Reliable high data rate satellite communications
- Superior link availability and performance over a wide range of operational conditions
- Interchangeable RF payloads provide maximum operational flexibility, including Ku, Ka MIL and Ka Commercial
- The RF payload interchange can be accomplished in less than 15 minutes after radome is removed.
- Leverages a wide range of commercially available modem systems
- Modular design enhances maintainability and minimizes life cycle cost
- Lightweight, low profile design with all RF Components on Elevation Payload for high efficiency RF Tx/Rx
- Antenna includes the antenna positioner, servo controller, tracking receiver, block up and down-converters and high efficiency solid state power amplifier all contained on the pedestal with interface for Power, Ethernet and L-Band Tx/Rx interface to Modem
Specifications
| Ku | Ka (MIL) | Ka (COM) | |
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| Frequency - Receive | 10.95 to 12.75GHz | 20.20 to 21.20 GHz | 19.20 to 20.20 GHz |
| Frequency - Transmit |
13.75 to 14.50 GHz |
30.00 to 31.00 GHz |
29.00 to 30.00 GHz |
| Model Number |
M24-30 Ku |
M24-30 Ka Mil |
M24-30 Ka COMMERCIAL |
| Aperture Size |
30 inches (75 cm) |
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| Pedestal |
2 Axis Az/El |
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| SSPB P1dB |
25 Watts |
13 Watts | 13 Watts |
| G/T Typ at Midband (30° El, 25°C) |
16.2 dB/K |
17.6 dB/K |
16.9 dB/K |
| EIRP Typ at Midband and P1dB |
51.7 dBW |
55.4 dBW |
55.1 dBW |
| Beamwidth, 3 dB, Rx/Tx Midband |
2.2°/1.9° |
1.3°/0.9° |
1.4°/1.0° |
| Sidelobes, Tx |
Meets FCC VMES |
MIL-STD-188-164A |
MIL-STD-188-164A |
| Polarization |
Linear H/V or V/H Remotely Selectable |
LH/RH, RH/LH, RH/RH or LH/LH Remotely Selectable |
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| Transmit Cross Polarization at 1 dB Down |
30 dB Typ, 26 dB Min |
N/A |
N/A |
| Axial Ratio inside 1 dB BW, Rx/Tx |
N/A | 1.5/1.0 |
1.8/1.3 |
| Azimuth Travel |
360° deg continuous |
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| Elevation Travel (Full Performance) |
0° (horizon) to +80° |
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| Elevation Travel (Total) |
0° (horizon) to +95° |
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| Polarization Travel |
360° Continuous |
N/A |
N/A |
| Tracking Performance |
FCC VMES Compliant |
< 1 dB pointing loss - 99% of the time during Churchville B conditions, (El angle < 80°) |
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| Satellite Acquisition Time |
< 5 sec hot, < 5 min from cold start |
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| Height |
37.5 inches (from mounting surface) (95.25 cm) |
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| Diameter Radome |
33.3 inches (84.6 cm) |
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| Diameter (Footprint at Base) |
27.5 inches (69.8 cm) |
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| Weight |
182 lbs (82.7 kg) |
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| Operating Temperature |
-40°C to +51°C |
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| L Band IF Tx/Rx Range |
950 to 1700 MHz |
1000 to 2000 MHz |
1000 to 2000 MHz |
| Supply Voltage |
28 VDC per MIL-STD-1275E* |
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| Power |
350 Watts Continuous, 1260 Watts Peak (theoretical) |
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