RESHETNEV engineers have designed a satellite communication user terminal, RS-30M. It provides a stable signal under mobile Internet constraints and absence of cellular coverage.
The device features a 30 cm antenna that automatically points to a telecommunication satellite operating around the clock in geostationary orbit (at an altitude of about 36,000 km above the Earth) and establishes a high-speed two-way data transmission channel. The device is also equipped with a positioning system that ensures contact with navigation satellites and ties the device to geographical coordinates.
It is important to mention that RS-30M provides stable communication even when user is on the go. This is due to the automatic antenna pointing system. Tests have shown that the radio link remains stable in all road conditions, including sudden speed changes and vibrations. At the same time, the user terminal provides seamless integration into domestic satellite operators’ existing networks. This allows the user access to broadband Internet, data transmission and reception, and phone and video calls.
The relatively small mass (2.5 kg) and dimensions of the terminal make it possible to install it on almost any vehicle, such as car, train or aircraft. Operating temperatures range from 40 to +50 ͦ C. A radome is provided for reflector and RF equipment protection from wind and rain.
The RS-30M user terminal is powered by either an autonomous power supply unit included in the package or a standard power bus on the vehicle. Power consumption does not exceed 50 watts.
The RS-30M user terminal is intended for ensuring communication in areas lacking cellular coverage, field research being one such example. It can also be used to backup communication in emergencies and during rescue operations.
