Technical Data on HCLOS Antenna

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Elbit Systems of America

2016-09-15ELS_181998

2112-09374-00-0A Production Specification Antenna 1350 - 2690 MHz THIS DOCUMENT AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT ARE PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL TO ELBIT SYSTEMS LAND AND C4I LTD. NO PERSON OR ENTITY IS ALLOWED TO COPY, REPRINT, REPRODUCE OR PUBLISH ANY PART OF THIS DOCUMENT, NOR DISCLOSE ITS CONTENTS TO OTHERS, NOR MAKE ANY USE OF IT, NOR ALLOW OR ASSIST OTHERS TO MAKE ANY USE OF IT - UNLESS BY THE PRIOR WRITTEN EXPRESS AUTHORIZATION OF ELBIT AND THEN ONLY TO THE EXTENT AUTHORIZED. COPYRIGHT - ELBIT SYSTEMS LAND AND C4I LTD, 2012

2112-09374-00-0A TABLE OF CONTENTS Paragraph Title Sheet 1 SCOPE ................................................................................................................................................. 1 2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ............................................................................................................ 1 3 REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 2 3.1 Item Definition ..................................................................................................................................... 2 3.2 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................................... 2 3.2.1 Electrical .............................................................................................................................................. 2 3.2.1.1 Frequency Range .................................................................................................................................. 2 3.2.1.2 Input Impedance ................................................................................................................................... 2 3.2.1.3 VSWR .................................................................................................................................................. 2 3.2.1.4 Polarization .......................................................................................................................................... 3 3.2.1.5 Gain dBi (Minimum) ............................................................................................................................ 3 3.2.1.6 Secondary Lobes .................................................................................................................................. 3 3.2.1.7 Cross-Polar Discrimination .................................................................................................................. 3 3.2.1.8 3dB Beam Width .................................................................................................................................. 3 3.2.1.9 Input Power .......................................................................................................................................... 3 3.2.1.10 DC Input conditions ............................................................................................................................. 4 3.2.1.11 Connector ............................................................................................................................................. 4 3.2.2 Physical ................................................................................................................................................ 4 3.2.2.1 Dimensions (max) ................................................................................................................................ 4 3.2.2.2 Weights ................................................................................................................................................ 4 3.2.2.3 Mounting Spigot................................................................................................................................... 4 3.2.3 Reliability ............................................................................................................................................. 4 3.2.4 Maintainability ..................................................................................................................................... 4 3.2.5 Environmential ..................................................................................................................................... 5 3.2.5.1 Wind Load............................................................................................................................................ 5 3.2.5.2 Ice Load................................................................................................................................................ 5 3.2.5.3 Temperature ......................................................................................................................................... 5 3.2.5.4 Relative Humidity ................................................................................................................................ 5 3.2.5.5 Rainfall ................................................................................................................................................. 5 3.2.5.6 Snow .................................................................................................................................................... 6 3.2.5.7 Vibration .............................................................................................................................................. 6 3.2.5.8 Bounce, Loose Cargo ........................................................................................................................... 8 3.3 Design and Construction ...................................................................................................................... 8 3.3.1 Electrical .............................................................................................................................................. 8 3.3.1.1 Reflector ............................................................................................................................................... 8 3.3.1.2 Spacing of Aluminum Alloy Tubes...................................................................................................... 8 3.3.1.3 Feed ...................................................................................................................................................... 8 3.3.2 Mechanical ........................................................................................................................................... 8 3.3.2.1 Grid Reflector ...................................................................................................................................... 9 3.3.2.2 Antenna ................................................................................................................................................ 9 ii The Data contained in this document is Sole Proprietary Information of Elbit Systems Land C4I.

2112-09374-00-0A TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.) Paragraph Title Sheet 3.3.2.3 Reserved ............................................................................................................................................... 9 3.3.3 Finish .................................................................................................................................................... 9 3.3.4 Nameplates and Product Marking ...................................................................................................... 10 3.3.5 Interchangeability ............................................................................................................................... 10 4 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISION ........................................................................................... 10 4.1 General ............................................................................................................................................... 11 Figures Figure Title Sheet 3.2.5.7-1 Vertical Vibration Characteristics .......................................................................................... 6 3.2.5.7-2 Longitudinal Vibration Characteristics .................................................................................. 7 3.2.5.7-3 Lateral Vibration Characteristics ........................................................................................... 7 iii The Data contained in this document is Sole Proprietary Information of Elbit Systems Land C4I.

2112-09374-00-0A 1. SCOPE. The Antenna specified herein shall be of lightweight construction and shall be designed for use in a military radio relay operating in 1350-2690 MHz. The antenna system comprises of two modules: Reflector and Antenna Feed. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. The following documents of the exact issue listed, form a part of this specification to the extent referenced herein. In the event of conflict between the requirements of this specification and a referenced document, the requirements of this specification shall govern. The latest date of issue shall apply to all documents. MIL-C-53039 (ME) Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Single Component, Chemical Agent Resistant MIL-C-46168D (ME) Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Chemical Agent Resistant MIL-F-14072D Finishing MIL-STD-810E Environmental FED-SDT-595B Colors used in Government Procurement MIL-HDBK-454 General Guidelines for Electronic Equipment 1 The Data contained in this document is Sole Proprietary Information of Elbit Systems Land C4I.

2112-09374-00-0A 3. REQUIREMENTS. 3.1. ITEM DEFINITION. The antenna shall have a unidirectional radiation characteristic and be robustly constructed for severe field use. It shall have an integral mast-mounting clamp, which shall provide for use in either vertical or horizontal polarization. The antenna shall be comprised of a feed unit for the operating frequency band and a paraboloidal reflector. A quick release mechanism shall allow rapid attachment of feed unit. 2 The Data contained in this document is Sole Proprietary Information of Elbit Systems Land C4I.

2112-09374-00-0A 3 The Data contained in this document is Sole Proprietary Information of Elbit Systems Land C4I.

2112-09374-00-0A 3.2. CHARACTERISTICS. 3.2.1. Electrical. 3.2.1.1. Frequency Range. 1350-2690 MHz 3.2.1.2. Input Impedance. 50 ohms 3.2.1.3. VSWR.  2.0: 1 (90% of band)  2.5:1 (100% of band) 4 The Data contained in this document is Sole Proprietary Information of Elbit Systems Land C4I.

2112-09374-00-0A 3.2.1.4. Polarization. Linear - Horizontal or vertical 3.2.1.5. Gain dBi (minimum). 1350 MHz 20.0 dBi 1850 MHz 22.0 dBi 2690 MHz 25.0 dBi 3.2.1.6. Secondary Lobes. 10 - 30 degrees 13 dB (1350MHz … 1850MHz) >15 dB (1850MHz … 2690MHz) 30 - 100 degrees 20 dB (1350MHz … 1850MHz) >23 dB (1850MHz … 2690MHz) 100 - 140 degrees 20 dB (1350MHz … 1850MHz) >23 dB (1850MHz … 2690MHz) 140 - 180 degrees 28 dB (entire frequency band) 3.2.1.7. Cross-Polar Discrimination in axial direction  28 dB 3.2.1.8. 3dB Beam Width (deg.) (maximum) E Plane H Plane 1350 MHz 15 15 1850 MHz 12 12 2690 MHz 9 9 5 The Data contained in this document is Sole Proprietary Information of Elbit Systems Land C4I.

2112-09374-00-0A 3.2.1.9. Input Power. 20 watts maximum 3.2.1.10. DC Input conditions. The antenna shall provide a shunt DC short to ground. 3.2.1.11. Connector The antenna shall allow the connection of a RF cable terminated N- Type male connector. 3.2.2. Physical. 3.2.2.1. Dimensions. (max.) Reflector 1000mm x 1000 mm (39.37in x 39.37in). depth 400 mm (15.75in). Antenna Feed length 750 mm (29.53in). diameter 190 mm (7.48in). 3.2.2.2. Weights. Reflector + feed 8.5 Kg. (18.74lbs)max. Effective wind area of antenna (frontal area) 0.6 m2 (6.45ft2) max. 3.2.2.3. Mounting Spigot. Sleeve to suit 50 mm outside diameter mast adapter. 3.2.3. Reliability. The Antenna shall achieve a Mean Time Between Failures of 100,000 hours. 3.2.4. Maintainability. The feed and / or reflector can be replaced by any other identical feed/reflector and there is no requirement in any matching between 6 The Data contained in this document is Sole Proprietary Information of Elbit Systems Land C4I.

2112-09374-00-0A the two items. 3.2.5. Environmental. 3.2.5.1. Wind Load. The antenna shall be operable and sustain no physical or electrical damage or performance degradation before, during and after being subjected to winds up to 60 mph (96.56 km/hr) from any direction and ice load specified in paragraph 3.2.5.2. The antenna shall withstand winds of up to 80 mph (128.75 km/hr) without permanent physical or electrical damage and meet the specified performance when redeployed. 3.2.5.2. Ice Load The antenna shall be operable and sustain no physical or electrical damage or performance degradation before, during and after being subjected to the requirements of MIL-STD-810E Method 521.1, Procedure I. The antenna shall be capable of operation when subjected to icing accumulation of 12.5 mm (.49 in) clear glaze with specific gravity of 0.85. 3.2.5.3. Temperature. Storage: -47C to +71C (-52.6F to +159.8F) Operational: -40C to +65C (-40F to +149F) 3.2.5.4. Relative Humidity. 100 percent up to 270C (80.60F) 3.2.5.5. Rainfall. 11 mm./minute (.43 in/minute) maximum. 7 The Data contained in this document is Sole Proprietary Information of Elbit Systems Land C4I.

2112-09374-00-0A 3.2.5.6. Snow. Will operate with loading of 20 Kg/m2. 3.2.5.7. Vibration Method 514.4, Category 8 of MIL-STD-810 – ground module; based on vibration curves shown in Figure 3.2.5.7-1, Figure 3.2.5.7-2 and Figure 3.2.5.7-3 or commercially equivalent standards, in the non- operating transit configuration. BREA KPOINTS rms = 1.6 PSD OUTPUT vs FREQUENCY FREQUENCY PSD INPUT 010E+01 2.0000 0.09840 6.0000 0.17900 7.0000 0.47400 11.0000 0.01620 15.0000 0.00500 17.0000 0.00500 22.0000 0.00814 60.0000 0.00814 010E+00 62.0000 0.01097 64.0000 0.00638 200.0000 0.00638 PSD(G2 /HZ) 010E-01 010E-02 010E-03 2 10 100 200 FREQUENCY (HZ) NO TES: 1. AXIS IS WITH RESPECT TO THE HMMWV. 2. DURATION IS 3 HO URS. 3. DATA IS FROM MUNSON ROAD TEST ON NC-OPS AND RAU SHELTERS. 018-TWN Figure 3.2.5.7-1 Vertical Vibration Characteristics 8 The Data contained in this document is Sole Proprietary Information of Elbit Systems Land C4I.

2112-09374-00-0A G BREAK PO INT S rm s = 1.6 PSD OUTPUT v s FRE QUE NCY FREQUENCY 2.0000 PSD INPUT 0.00307 010E+0 2 4.0000 0.00307 4.5000 0.07630 6.0000 0.07630 7.0000 1.53000 11.0000 0.00763 13.0000 0.00763 18.0000 0.00200 010E+0 1 24.0000 0.00200 30.0000 0.00124 39.5000 0.00068 54.0000 0.00102 Z) 56.0000 0.00076 H 67.0000 0.00076 2/ 67.7000 0.00134 G 68.3000 0.00200 D( 010E+0 0 68.3000 0.00100 S 86.0000 0.00100 P 88.0000 0.00200 200.0000 0.00200 01 0E-0 1 01 0E-0 2 2 10 100 20 FRE QU EN C Y (H Z) NOTES: 1. AX IS IS WIT H RESPECT TO T HE HMMWV. 2. DURAT ION IS 3 HO URS. 3. DATA IS FROM M UNSON ROAD TEST ON NC-OPS AND RAU SHELTE RS . 019- TWN Figure 3.2.5.7-2 Longitudinal Vibration Characteristics G BREAK POINTS rms = 1.6 PSD OUTPUT vs FREQUENCY FREQUENCY PSD INPUT 2.0000 0.02550 010E+02 4.0000 0.07040 5.5000 0.07040 7.0000 1.53000 8.5000 0.03150 10.0000 0.03153 11.0000 0.00971 13.0000 0.02360 14.0000 0.02360 18.0000 0.01200 23.0000 0.01200 010E+01 25.0000 32.0000 0.00616 0.00618 36.0000 0.01410 38.0000 0.02009 41.0000 0.02009 47.0000 0.00704 50.0000 0.00704 53.0000 0.00412 PSD(G2 /HZ) 63.0000 0.00412 73.0000 0.00170 200.0000 0.00170 010E+00 010E-01 010E-02 2 10 100 200 FREQUENCY (HZ) NOTES: 1. AXIS IS WITH RESPECT TO THE HMMWV. 2. DURATION IS 3 HOURS. 3. DATA IS FROM MUNSON ROAD TEST ON NC-OPS AND RAU SHELTERS. 020-TWN Figure 3.2.5.7-3 Lateral Vibration Characteristics 9 The Data contained in this document is Sole Proprietary Information of Elbit Systems Land C4I.

2112-09374-00-0A 3.2.5.8 Bounce, Loose Cargo Packed equipment shall be tested in accordance with MIL-STD- 810E, Method 514.4, Procedure III, Category 3. After the test, the equipment shall meet the requirements of para. 3.2.1.5. 3.3. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. 3.3.1. Electrical 3.3.1.1. Reflector The reflector shall be shaped to provide high aperture efficiency and low wind load area. 3.3.1.2. Spacing of Aluminum Alloy Tubes The spacing of the aluminum alloy tubes, which form a grid reflector shall be designed to keep leakage of the energy from the feed to such a level that side lobes between 900 and 1800 do not exceed the specification limit. 3.3.1.3. Feed The radiator shall be fed by a matching network. The complete feed shall be enclosed in a fiberglass shroud, foam filled to make it fully waterproof. 3.3.2. Mechanical 10 The Data contained in this document is Sole Proprietary Information of Elbit Systems Land C4I.

2112-09374-00-0A 3.3.2.1. Grid Reflector The grid reflector and radiating elements shall be constructed in aluminum alloy tube, rod and strip. Joints are welded or bonded. The coaxial input connector on the feed shall be protected, enabling the antenna to be placed on the ground without any damage to the connector. 3.3.2.2. Antenna The antenna shall be fitted with a sleeve of 40-mm nominal inside diameter for securing the antenna to a suitable mast adapter. A quick release mechanism shall be provided at the center front of the reflector, which enables the exchange of feed units while the reflector remains in its original position on the mast. A second sleeve shall provide the facility for changing polarization by permitting rotation of the complete antenna. 3.3.2.3. Reserved 3.3.3. Finish The antenna finish shall be in accordance with the requirements of MIL-F-14072D using chemical agent resistant coatings MIL-C- 53039 or MIL-C-46168 TYPE II. Color shall be Green 383, 34094 per FED-STD-595B. 11 The Data contained in this document is Sole Proprietary Information of Elbit Systems Land C4I.

2112-09374-00-0A 3.3.4. Nameplates and Product Marking. Nameplates shall conform to Guidelines 67 of MIL- HDBK -454, and to the requirements of the purchase order. 3.3.5. Interchangeability Attachment of the feed shall be achieved by releasing the clamp at the rear of the reflector by means of its operating lever. The feed unit may then be withdrawn from the front of the reflector. All feeds shall be fully interchangeable without effect of the electrical performance characteristics identified in Para. 3.2.1 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISION This section establishes the requirements for the Test and Evaluation (T&E) of the Antenna. The scope to T&E includes verification of the antenna and the inspection and testing of all antenna equipment. 12 The Data contained in this document is Sole Proprietary Information of Elbit Systems Land C4I.

2112-09374-00-0A 4.1. GENERAL The overall objective of the test program specified herein is to verify that the requirements of this document have been met. The quality assurance provisions described in this section define the verification process that shall be used to confirm that the Antenna hardware complies with the performance requirements of this specification. Successful completion of this verification process is a necessary condition for acceptance of the goods and services specified herein. The T&E program shall provide independent verification and demonstration methods for the antenna. The subcontractor shall conduct and document all verification and demonstration activities for antenna performance. Except as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase, the subcontractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein. 13 The Data contained in this document is Sole Proprietary Information of Elbit Systems Land C4I.


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