Features & Benefits
■ 14.4 –15.35 GHz Frequency Coverage
■ Largest Reflector Aperture in Class – 4 Feet
■ High Gain Performance
■ Rugged and Lightweight –15 - Minute Setup
Time
■ Adjustable Tripod for Ground Slope Variation
■ Transit Cases available for Transport
■ Environmentally Qualified for Rugged Military
Applications
Application
■ Tactical Common Data Link (Ku-Band)
■ Data Relay
■ Homeland Security/Border Surveillance
Tactical Datalink
Communications for
Fixed Ground and On-
the-Move Applications
GDT-2100
Ku-Band Ground Data Terminal Antenna System
Smiths Interconnect has a diverse line of rugged, high
accuracy Directional Narrowband Systems that provide high
data-rate Tactical Common Datalink (TCDL) communications
for fixed ground applications and On-The-Move applications
such as those encountered on military aircraft, naval
vessels, and mobile ground vehicles. Our standard product
line includes antenna system products that are scaleable
in frequency, and offers superior performance for mission
requirements in the L, S, C, X, Ku and Ka frequency bands.
Smiths Interconnect’s Datalink product line delivers high
data rate communications capability to current operational
forces while providing a solid architectural baseline for the
migration of these systems to support future Homeland
Security objectives and various other critical military
programs.
Ground Data Terminal, TCDL antenna system operates
from 14.4 – 15.35 GHz in Ku-Band. The antenna system
is currently fielded, operationally proven and qualified for
TUAV’s. The antenna system includes a 4-foot reflector,
Ku-Band feed, antenna positioner with integrated servo and
control systems electronics, and tripod assembly. Transit
cases can also be supplied to protect these assemblies while
in transit to the operations site
Smith Interconnect’s microprocessor-based Antenna Control
Unit (ACU) is designed to provide cost-effective control of
the antenna positioner assembly. The integrated controller
can operate over an RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet or Fiber Optic
interface.
Ground Data Terminal
The Windows-based software provides a programmable,
man-machine interface and allows for complete control of
all antenna system functionality and operational modes that
include Standby, Point, Step, Slew, Jog, Sector Scan and
Program Track.
The combination of small size, rapid deployment, high data-
rate performance and dynamic capability directly benefit the
tactical user community by providing a scaleable datalink
communication asset able to fulfill future Wideband Line-
of-Site, and Beyond-Line-Site secure communication at high
data rates.
For more information on this product contact our Tampa, FL Office +1 813 901 7200 email: info.tampa@smithsinterconnectinc.com
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Export license may be required to ship to some countries.
Ground Data Terminal
For more information on this product contact our Tampa, FL Office +1 813 901 7200 email: info.tampa@smithsinterconnectinc.com
Antenna Specifications
Frequency 14.4 – 15.35 GHz
Aperture Gain +41 dBic (minimum)
Polarization RHCP
Power Handling Capability 10 Watt CW
Beamwidth 1.15° (maximum)
Axial Ratio
Sidelobes
Dynamic Capability
Velocity
Acceleration
Positioning Range
Elevation
Azimuth
Antenna Pointing Accuracy
System Weight (packaged in transit cases)
Communication Interface
Power Interface
< 2 dB
≤ -16 dBic
12°/sec
20°/sec²
-5° to +90°
360° (continuous)
< 0.3°
< 150 lbs.
RS-485 standard (RS-232, RS-422, Fiber Optic, Ethernet also available)
115/230 VAC, 50/60, 300W peak, 100W avg. @115 VAC
Technical Characteristics
Ground Data Terminal Schematic
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