- QuadSAT Measurement System
The QuadSAT Measurement Payload is a modular RF measurement and sensing system centered around UAVs/unmanned vehicles. It can be integrated into various UAS platforms, enabling users to perform on-site antenna performance verification, RF equipment testing, spectrum monitoring, and satellite link simulation. Through automated mission workflows and measurement analysis software, it transforms tasks traditionally dependent on fixed test ranges or satellite airtime into deployable, repeatable, and more efficient far field measurements.
Antenna RF Measurement Applications
•Antenna Standards & Regulatory Compliance Testing
•Antenna Coverage & Signal Pattern Analysis
•Antenna Site Deployment & Optimization Planning
•Pre-installation Signal Simulation & Performance Prediction
•Communication Quality & Tracking Performance Verification
Satellite Signal Simulation Applications
•Satellite Communication Link & Tracking Testing
•Satellite Orbit & Mobility Scenario Simulation
•Antenna Acquisition, Positioning & Handover Verification
•Multi-Constellation Communication Testing
•Custom RF Waveform & Mission Scenario Simulation
Antenna RF Measurement Features
•Visual Representation of Antenna Patterns and Energy Distribution
•Optimization Support for Azimuth, Elevation, and Tracking Paths
•Enhancement of Signal Quality and Coverage Efficiency
•Reduced Testing and Adjustment Costs Prior to Physical Deployment
•Provision of RF Testing Capabilities Near-Identical to Real-World Environments
Satellite Signal Simulation Features
•Support for Customized Waveform Loading
•Automatic TLE-Based Orbit Generation for Satellite Signal Simulation
•Functional Testing for Antenna Signal Acquisition and Positioning
•Multi-UAV Integration for Satellite Constellation Simulation
•Verification of Antenna Tracking Performance During Satellite Handover
•Frequency / Frequency Bands: 2–31 GHz, covering S, C, X, Ku, K, and Ka bands.
•Applicable Antennas: Phased Array Antennas, Parabolic (Dish) Antennas.
•Payload Configurations:
•QS 2–12 GHz (CP), QS 6–24 GHz (LP), QS 17–31 GHz (CP).
•Configurable for Downlink (DL) or combined Downlink & Uplink (DL & UL).
•Measurement & Simulation Capabilities:
•Stationary points, cuts, and raster patterns.
•LEO TLE (Two-Line Element) trajectory simulation.
•Waveform playback for CW, DVB-S2, OFDM, and IQ files.