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Objectives
To develop a dual band antenna prototype to be followed by further development activities, in order to generate a product certified for integration with any kind of aircrafts.
The proposed prototype development activity is intended as the first step toward the follow-on process to finally succeed in the massive production of antennas.
Challenges
To provide a unique solution to integrate in the different type of aircrafts to day available in order to have a single antenna able to perform satellite communication services and navigation.
System Architecture
The antenna size is height = 96 mm and diameter = 143.4 mm
Plan
The overall duration of the program is 24 months, reaching a target TRL of 4. The program consists of 2 phases.
The Phase 1 is concerned with establishing the dual antenna baseline solution, the requirements and the preliminary design.
The phase 2 is concerned with the detailed design of the antenna, the manufacturing and the RF test of the prototype and the preparation of a DD&T plan to bring the antenna to a pre-production unit level.
Certification is outside of the scope of the activity.
Current Status
The program started on 2017, the activities are completed
