WiNRADiO WSS-420 HRPT/CHRPT Weather Satellite System
WSS-420 HRPT/CHRPT Weather Satellite System
Fully-integrated hardware/software solution
Compact stand-alone system
Robust rotator and tripod
Easy installation, calibration and configuration
Automatic satellite dish positioning
Automatic real time orbital satellite tracking
Automatic reception scheduling
Full support for multi-spectral AVHRR data
Full support for NOAA (HRPT) and Feng Yun-1D (CHRPT)
Advanced image processing software
Automatic updating of satellite prediction data from internet
Automatic application clock synchronization from internet
AVHRR data export in NOAA Level 1B (HRPT) file format
The WiNRADiO WSS-420 Weather Satellite System is a complete and fully integrated hardware/software system for capturing and processing data streams from polar orbiting satellites in real time.
The system supports HRPT data streams with 5 multi-spectral channels from NOAA satellites and CHRPT data with 10 channels from the Feng Yun-1D satellite. Data is available immediately after a satellite pass and it can be exported to NOAA Level 1B (HRPT) file format.
The system hardware consists of high-quality components: The dual-axis rotator is a robust unit designed with steel gears for heavy-duty work and extended life, while offering considerable turning and breaking torque. The rotator is driven by a digital control unit, which interfaces with the application software via the computer USB port. The control unit can position the rotator to the desired target position with an accuracy of ±0.5°.
The tripod carrying the rotator and the dish antenna is made from high-quality steel, with telescopic legs independently adjustable for course levelling against inclined mounting surfaces, while the articulated levelling feet allow for fine levelling, even at uneven mounting points. A bull's eye bubble mounted on an upper bracket eases the installation process.
The antenna consists of a 120 cm diameter parabolic steel dish with a tightly integrated prime focussed patch feeder and an attached low-noise downconverter, which translates the 1.7 GHz L-Band frequencies down to 140 MHz.
The receiver is designed to have a compact form factor and fits onto a 2/3 length PCI plug-in card. The front-end employs digital synthesis for frequency control, while data decoding and frame synchronization are done in DSP firmware.
Installation and configuration is made easy by means of a user-friendly software setup wizard which will automatically detect installed and connected hardware. The setup software will also assist with rotator and receiver calibration during initial installation.
System Specifications
Satellite Systems Supported NOAA (HRPT) and FengYun (CHRPT) Polar Orbiters
Operating Frequency Range L-Band, 1680 - 1712 MHz
Receiver Demodulation Coherent BPSK
Receiver Form Factor PCI Plug-in Card
Decoding Data Rates Up to 1400 kb/s
Data Output NOAA Level 1B (HRPT) and WiNRADiO proprietary file format
Image Output Display, Print, or save as BMP, JPG, GIF, TIF, PNG
Antenna Type 120 cm Parabolic Dish
Antenna Polarization Right Hand Circular Polarization
Antenna (-3dB) Beam Width 11 degrees
Rotator Accuracy ±0.5 degree
Rotation Speed 4-5 degrees/s
Rotator Power Supply 24V DC @ 4A
Rotator Weight 13.5 kg (29.7 lbs)
Tripod Height 1.5 m (4 ft 11")
Tripod Weight 35 kg (77 lbs)
Specifications are subject to change without notice due to continuous product development and improvement.
Package Contents
WR-ARP-ELAZ-100 Antenna Rotator / Positioner
WR-RCU-100 Rotator Control Unit with application software
WR-RCU-100-ATC Automatic Tracking Controller software
WR-AST-146 Tripod / Antenna Stand
WR-AX-400D Parabolic Dish
WR-ARP-DSA-AX400 Dish Support Assemblies (2 per system)
WR-AX-G400-PF Patch Feeder
WR-G400 Downconverter
WR-G420i HRPT/CHRPT Weather Satellite Data Receiver with application software
Options
WR-WSDA-420 Weather Satellite Data Analyser Software
WSS-420 HRPT/CHRPT Weather Satellite System
Fully-integrated hardware/software solution
Compact stand-alone system
Robust rotator and tripod
Easy installation, calibration and configuration
Automatic satellite dish positioning
Automatic real time orbital satellite tracking
Automatic reception scheduling
Full support for multi-spectral AVHRR data
Full support for NOAA (HRPT) and Feng Yun-1D (CHRPT)
Advanced image processing software
Automatic updating of satellite prediction data from internet
Automatic application clock synchronization from internet
AVHRR data export in NOAA Level 1B (HRPT) file format
The WiNRADiO WSS-420 Weather Satellite System is a complete and fully integrated hardware/software system for capturing and processing data streams from polar orbiting satellites in real time.
The system supports HRPT data streams with 5 multi-spectral channels from NOAA satellites and CHRPT data with 10 channels from the Feng Yun-1D satellite. Data is available immediately after a satellite pass and it can be exported to NOAA Level 1B (HRPT) file format.
The system hardware consists of high-quality components: The dual-axis rotator is a robust unit designed with steel gears for heavy-duty work and extended life, while offering considerable turning and breaking torque. The rotator is driven by a digital control unit, which interfaces with the application software via the computer USB port. The control unit can position the rotator to the desired target position with an accuracy of ±0.5°.
The tripod carrying the rotator and the dish antenna is made from high-quality steel, with telescopic legs independently adjustable for course levelling against inclined mounting surfaces, while the articulated levelling feet allow for fine levelling, even at uneven mounting points. A bull's eye bubble mounted on an upper bracket eases the installation process.
The antenna consists of a 120 cm diameter parabolic steel dish with a tightly integrated prime focussed patch feeder and an attached low-noise downconverter, which translates the 1.7 GHz L-Band frequencies down to 140 MHz.
The receiver is designed to have a compact form factor and fits onto a 2/3 length PCI plug-in card. The front-end employs digital synthesis for frequency control, while data decoding and frame synchronization are done in DSP firmware.
Installation and configuration is made easy by means of a user-friendly software setup wizard which will automatically detect installed and connected hardware. The setup software will also assist with rotator and receiver calibration during initial installation.
System Specifications
Satellite Systems Supported NOAA (HRPT) and FengYun (CHRPT) Polar Orbiters
Operating Frequency Range L-Band, 1680 - 1712 MHz
Receiver Demodulation Coherent BPSK
Receiver Form Factor PCI Plug-in Card
Decoding Data Rates Up to 1400 kb/s
Data Output NOAA Level 1B (HRPT) and WiNRADiO proprietary file format
Image Output Display, Print, or save as BMP, JPG, GIF, TIF, PNG
Antenna Type 120 cm Parabolic Dish
Antenna Polarization Right Hand Circular Polarization
Antenna (-3dB) Beam Width 11 degrees
Rotator Accuracy ±0.5 degree
Rotation Speed 4-5 degrees/s
Rotator Power Supply 24V DC @ 4A
Rotator Weight 13.5 kg (29.7 lbs)
Tripod Height 1.5 m (4 ft 11")
Tripod Weight 35 kg (77 lbs)
Specifications are subject to change without notice due to continuous product development and improvement.
Package Contents
WR-ARP-ELAZ-100 Antenna Rotator / Positioner
WR-RCU-100 Rotator Control Unit with application software
WR-RCU-100-ATC Automatic Tracking Controller software
WR-AST-146 Tripod / Antenna Stand
WR-AX-400D Parabolic Dish
WR-ARP-DSA-AX400 Dish Support Assemblies (2 per system)
WR-AX-G400-PF Patch Feeder
WR-G400 Downconverter
WR-G420i HRPT/CHRPT Weather Satellite Data Receiver with application software
Options
WR-WSDA-420 Weather Satellite Data Analyser Software
