Norway based maritime satcom service provider Pyxisat, will show Cobham SATCOM’s SAILOR 900 VSAT antenna on its stand (B05-38) at Nor-Shipping 2015.
Ka-band version of unique Ku-band antenna system ready for
Telenor's new High Throughput Satellite services
Nor-Shipping 2015, Oslo - Norway based maritime
satcom service provider Pyxisat, will show Cobham SATCOM's SAILOR
900 VSAT antenna on its stand (B05-38) at Nor-Shipping 2015. The
new SAILOR 900 Ka has been developed initially to enable new
services on Telenor Satellite Broadcasting's (TSBc) THOR 7
satellite, which are expected to be available in November 2015.
In March 2014, Cobham SATCOM became the first antenna vendor
approved to develop antenna systems for the THOR 7 satellite. With
its SAILOR 800 VSAT and SAILOR 900 VSAT already approved for
Telenor's Ku-band network, Cobham SATCOM's VSAT antenna system
technology was the ideal platform to build on. The new SAILOR 900
Ka is now fully approved for the Ka-band THOR 7 network.
The Ku-band SAILOR 900 VSAT took the market by storm on its
launch in 2011 due to its unique approach to technology and fast,
easy deployment. These attributes make it over to the new SAILOR
900 Ka antenna system for THOR 7, either straight from the factory
or via a simple to implement and cost-effective field conversion
kit for the SAILOR 900 VSAT.
Like the SAILOR 900 VSAT, SAILOR 900 Ka provides uniquely simple
procurement and installation in addition to top of the line RF
performance. After ordering a complete system with a single part
number, the antenna leaves the factory fully tested and configured,
with all RF equipment installed, which simplifies logistics for the
service provider and reduces the time needed on board for
installation.
Uniquely, and hugely beneficial for service providers and
installers, both the Ku- and the Ka-band version of the SAILOR 900
platform can be installed and commissioned without the requirement
for line-up or calling the Network Operations Centre (NOC). It uses
a single cable between antenna and below deck equipment for RF,
power and data, whilst advanced features such as Automatic Azimuth
Calibration (home flag) and Automatic Cable Calibration complete
the unique ability to commission a SAILOR Ku and Ka-band antenna
far quicker than any other antenna. The system also uses Dynamic
Motor Brakes so during shipping, installation and no-power
situations, there is no requirement for taking the radome off,
which saves time and reduces costs.
"SAILOR 900 VSAT is a strong platform for ship owners to
leverage new high bandwidth services on THOR 7," says Jørn
Hammersland, Owner & Partner, Pyxisat. "The technology is well
proven on hundreds of vessels and with the new SAILOR 900 Ka and
straightforward conversion SAILOR 900 VSAT systems in the field,
its application is expanded to a new generation of satellite
service. This gives our customers more flexibility in the choice of
services whilst providing significant benefits for us as a service
provider by focusing on streamlining installation with functions
like fast and easy commissioning, whilst facilitating reliable
communication services at sea."
Covering a large European and North Sea/Atlantic footprint from
the 1˚West orbital location, THOR 7's Ka-band capacity is
strategically positioned over the main shipping routes in Europe
and major oil and gas exploration and production areas including
the North Sea. The THOR 7 Ka-band HTS payload offers 6-9 Gbps
throughput with up to 25 simultaneously active spot beams. Services
will offer reliable speeds in the tens of Mbps downlink, even from
small antennas. THOR 7 Uplink speeds will be anywhere from 2Mbps to
6Mbps depending on antenna size. Service reliability is key, with
TSBc implementing a package of solutions to mitigate rain fade on
Ka-band, including a new uplink site in Norway to provide antenna
site diversity.
About Cobham
The most important thing we build is trust.
We protect lives and livelihoods with our differentiated
technology and know-how, operating with a deep insight into
customer needs and agility. Our innovative range of technologies
and services solve challenging problems in harsh environments
across commercial, defence and security markets, from deep space to
the depths of the ocean, specialising in meeting the growing demand
for data, connectivity and bandwidth.
We employ more than 12,000 people on five continents, and have
customers and partners in over 100 countries, with market leading
positions in: wireless, audio, video and data communications,
including satellite communications; defence electronics; air-to-air
refuelling; aviation services; life support and mission
equipment.
About Cobham SATCOM
Providing dependable communications and internet access
anywhere under the most demanding conditions.
Our satellite and radio communication terminals perform in the
most challenging and remote environments on land, at sea and in the
air.
We design and manufacture these high performance products under
the AVIATOR, EXPLORER, SAILOR and Sea Tel brands providing
customers with outstanding performance, value and support through
our global sales and service network.
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