Antenna Registration Question 4 Directional Antena Information

0971-EX-CN-2018 Text Documents

Systems & Technology Research

2018-12-04ELS_220645

Radar Development and Testing on Government Contract RE: Antenna Registration Q4: Directional Antenna Information, Exhibit File Number: 0971-EX-CN-2018 Confirmation Number: EL392490 Date: December 4, 2018 Experiment Overview Systems & Technology Research (STR) is leading efforts on the DARPA radar development project called “Radar Net.” We are supporting a Phase 2 development effort. This phase will involve performance testing of our radar system. A maximum of two aircraft will be outfitted with systems and simultaneously operating in the same region with identical radar equipment. Both systems will employ identically constructed phased array antennas. Refer to file number 0935-EX-CN-2018 for more information on the radar systems. To support this effort, we require multi-node data communications between two aircraft and two ground-based nodes. The aircraft will contain the radar systems, and telemetry and position data will be shared between the systems and the ground nodes using MANET data radios made by Trellisware, Inc. We are asking for a 10 MHz (minimum) bandwidth in the 2300 – 2400 MHz band, and an additional 10 MHz bandwidth in the 2400 – 2500 MHz band. This is to support testing in the expected higher background noise regime of the 2400-2500 MHz ISM, as well as the lower expected background noise between 2300 – 2400 MHz. The preferred bandwidth to be assigned is 20 MHz, however a 10 MHz wide assignment is acceptable if necessary for deconfliction. Any assigned band(s) can vary between the specific geographic regions being requested (i.e. they do not all have to be the same for MA, TX, MI, and FL), as the radios are tunable. This effort will be expected to begin in January, 2019, and extend for up to 24 months or contract end. The primary area of operation will be in the Boston, MA region, with occasional operations in the other areas. For all computations we consider the highest desired bandwidth and ERP of the systems. Antenna Parameters: We are asking to use several systems, each outfitted with antennas. 600 W. Cummings Park, Suite 6500, Woburn MA 01801 www.stresearch.com

The two airborne systems will be outfitted with vertical polarized omni-directional azimuthal antennas. These are Haigh-Farr 6130-6 blade antennas, rated between 2.20 – 2.50 GHz. The antenna will be mounted to the bottom of the aircraft. The gains are approximately 0dBi in azimuth, and between -5 dBi and +5 dBi for elevations between the horizon and the ground, with a peak of +5 dBi at a 20° depression angle between the horizon and ground. The datasheet with the corresponding antenna patterns for this antenna is attached. There will be a ground-based receiver/transmitter outfitted with a sectoral antenna. This is to enable high data rate data communications between the airborne platforms that are between 10 - 40 km away from this antenna. The antenna selected is a Laird SA24-120-16-WB. It has a 120° azimuth and 9° elevation 3 dB beamwidth. It will be mounted to a temporary tripod/mast, of up to 6m (18 ft) in height, the objective being to get above any treeline obstructions and maintain line of sight to the aircraft. The boresight elevation angle from the horizon will be manually raised between 6.5° - 11.5° to support an aircraft flight envelope between 2.0° and 15.3° during testing. Any use near proximity to airports will comply with FAA and local airport regulations for proximity (and therefore height) to their facility. Additionally, a second ground-based antenna will be utilized. It will use a vertically polarized, 360° omnidirectional azimuth whip halfwave dipole antenna, Trellisware TW-1161, with a 1 dBi maximum gain, between 675– 2600 MHz. The vertical beamwidth is 70° - 90° depending on frequency. It will be mounted to a temporary tripod/mast, of up to 6m (18 ft) in height, the objective being to get above any treeline obstructions and maintain line of sight to the other ground node. The data for this antenna is attached in the Trellisware 1494 appendix, page 11. Connected to each antenna is a MANET data radio made by Trellisware, model TW- 950. These are tunable radios, with a maximum transmit power of 2W. The modulation waveform is a CPM waveform. The Trellisware 1494 for this system is attached. Power Parameters: The MANET radio’s peak transmit power is 2 Watts. For the airborne antenna, the maximum transmit gain is 5 dB, therefore the peak ERP is 2 * 3.16 = 6.3W. For the ground based node with sectoral antenna, the maximum transmit gain is 16 dB, or a factor of 39.8, therefore the peak ERP is 2 * 39.8 = 79.6 W. For the ground based node with halfwave dipole antenna, the maximum transmit gain is 1 dB, or a factor of 1.26, therefore the peak ERP is 2 * 1.26 = 2.5 W. 600 W. Cummings Park, Suite 6500, Woburn MA 01801 www.stresearch.com

Operations / Flight Routes: Flights are currently planned for the Boston, MA area primarily near Lawrence, MA (KWLM) but at times extending south to operations near Cape Cod CGAS (KFMH) and north to Portsmouth Intl (KPSM). These locations will be where a majority of the flight operations will occur, not continuously, but rather as discrete test events during the execution of the contract. Additionally, other flight operations near and surrounding North Texas Regional Airport (KGYI), Ann Arbor, MI and Ypsilanti (KYIP) and Hunstville, AL will be conducted. A nominal flight altitude of 8500 ft MSL is planned, but could vary from 4500 ft to 9,000 ft MSL depending on weather conditions and VMC minimum requirements. Air Node 1 w/ Omni Blade 6.3 W max ERP Ground Node w/ Sectoral Air Node 2 w/ Omni Antenna Blade 79.6 W max ERP 6.3W max ERP 18 ft AGL Ground Node w/ 6.5° - 11.5° max pointing Omni Halfwave elevation above Dipole ground 2.5 W max ERP 33 ft AGL max 600 W. Cummings Park, Suite 6500, Woburn MA 01801 www.stresearch.com

BLADE ANTENNAS The Haigh-Farr family of rugged Blade antennas is available in frequencies ranging from UHF to upper C-band, and may be provided in either straight or rounded blade configurations. These blade antennas exhibit quasi-uniform null-free hemispherical patterns. These antennas have demonstrated proven reliability in over 30 years of high- performance airborne applications. Blade antennas are also used extensively in FEATURES: • Hemispherical Coverage (see patterns on next pages) ground-based vehicles such as race cars, • Frequencies from UHF to C-Band trucks, tanks, and motorcycles, to name a • Small, Compact Footprint few. • Aerodynamic Design • Common Footprint for All Models • Built to Withstand Extreme Shock & Vibration Environments APPLICATIONS: • Data Links, Telemetry, Transponder • Aircraft • UAVs • Helicopters • Tactical Missiles • Ships • Ground-Based Vehicles • Single or Array Implementations with Matching Power Dividers and Cables DESIGN CAPABILITY: Haigh-Farr has more than 50 years history of designing and producing exceptionally rugged, high- performance antennas. If you don’t find an antenna meeting your requirements in our standard list of products, Haigh-Farr has the experience and modeling capability to customize a solution. Adaptations of existing designs can be done with very short lead times. Contact Haigh-Farr for a review of your antenna requirements. Rev 1 01/18 approved for release

BLADE ANTENNAS Weight Round Straight Frequency VSWR 5KW¹ PEAK² Height (SMA) OZ Blade P/N Blade P/N Range GHz MAX/TYPICAL ALTITUDE POWER Inches [mm] [grams] 6107 6007 1.060 ± .030 2.0:1/1.50:1 116 160 W 2.30 [58.4] 1.0 [28.3] 6108 6008 0.9165 ± .025 2.0:1/1.50:1 116 160 W 2.30 [58.4] 1.0 [28.3] 6109 6009 1.35 – 1.54 2.0:1/1.50:1 116 160 W 1.75 [44.3] 0.9 [26] 6110 6010 1.43 – 1.54 1.5:1/1.25:1 116 160 W 1.68 [42.7] 0.8 [23] 6110-2 6010-2 1.425 – 1.525 1.5:1/1.25:1 116 160 W 1.68 [42.7] 0.8 [23] 6110-3 6010-3 1.45 – 1.65 2.0:1/1.50:1 116 160 W 1.68 [42.7] 0.8 [23] 6110-4 6010-4 1.50 – 1.80 2.0:1/1.50:1 116 160 W 1.68 [42.7] 0.8 [23] 6115 6015 1.60 – 1.70 1.5:1/1.25:1 116 160 W 1.54 [39.1] 0.8 [23] 6120 6020 1.71 – 1.85 1.5:1/1.25:1 114 240 W 1.45 [36.8] 0.8 [23] 6125 6025 2.00 – 2.10 1.5:1/1.25:1 110 350 W 1.19 [30.2] 0.7 [20] 6125-1 6025-1 2.00 – 2.30 2.0:1/1.50:1 110 350 W 1.19 [30.2] 0.7 [20] 6130 6030 2.20 – 2.30 1.5:1/1.25:1 110 350 W 1.19 [30.2] 0.7 [20] 6130-1 6030-1 2.30 – 2.40 1.5:1/1.25:1 110 350 W 1.19 [30.2] 0.7 [20] 6130-2 6030-2 2.40 – 2.50 1.5:1/1.25:1 110 350 W 1.19 [30.2] 0.7 [20] 6130-3 6030-3 2.20 – 2.40 1.5:1/1.25:1 110 350 W 1.19 [30.2] 0.7 [20] 6130-4 6030-4 2.30 – 2.50 1.5:1/1.25:1 110 350 W 1.19 [30.2] 0.7 [20] 6130-6 6030-6 2.20 – 2.50 1.75:1/1.50:1 110 350 W 1.19 [30.2] 0.7 [20] 6135-1 6035-1 3.10 – 3.30 1.5:1/1.25:1 106 350 W 1.19 [30.2] 0.7 [20] 6135-2 6035-2 3.45 – 3.55 1.5:1/1.25:1 106 350 W 1.19 [30.2] 0.7 [20] 6135-3 6035-3 3.65 – 3.85 1.5:1/1.25:1 106 350 W 1.19 [30.2] 0.7 [20] 6140 6040 4.50 – 5.00 1.5:1/1.25:1 104 1.5 kW 0.90 [22.9] 0.6 [17] 6140-1 6040-1 4.40 – 5.50 1.5:1/1.25:1 104 1.5 kW 0.90 [22.9] 0.6 [17] 6150 6050 5.40 – 5.90 1.5:1/1.25:1 102 2.2 kW 0.75 [19.1] 0.6 [17] 6150-1 6050-1 5.25 – 5.85 1.5:1/1.25:1 102 2.2 kW 0.75 [19.1] 0.6 [17] 6150-2 6050-2 6.40 – 6.60 1.5:1/1.25:1 102 2.2 kW 0.75 [19.1] 0.6 [17] 6150-3 6050-3 6.40 – 7.20 1.5:1/1.25:1 102 2.2 kW 0.75 [19.1] 0.6 [17] • Thermal environments: -50°C to 150°C; 300°C Transient • Polarization: Linear, predominately vertical • Connector: SMA (50 Ω Standard; TNC (50 Ω Optional) • Required Mounting Screws: 82⁰ Flathead #4 Standard; 100⁰ Flathead #4 or M3 optional • UHF models are available in different configurations • Mechanical outline drawings are available upon request ¹ The 5kW altitude (k ft) is the approximate altitude at which the antenna will experience external corona with 5kW peak power. ² Peak power indicates the maximum power that may be radiated without experiencing external corona at any altitude. Sufficient airflow is required at the higher power levels. These antennas handle average power in the 25-30W CW range but sufficient airflow is required at these higher power levels for the antennas to perform properly. A static ground test will not provide the adequate airflow required. Haigh-Farr offers both a 60XX and 61XX High Power version of all the above listed blades. These are manufactured with Ultem material and have been tested at 100W CW at 70°C for 60 minutes without any issues. Note: Haigh-Farr Rounded Blades (61XX) are identical in performance to our Straight Blades (60XX). We recommend the use of Round Blades for applications where safety concerns exist. Rev 1 01/18 approved for release

BLADE ANTENNAS 0 dBi (5 dB/div) 0 dBi (5 dB/div) Note: The patterns shown above were measured with model 6130 on a cylindrical ground plane but are typical of the other Blades used. Fins and other protrusions on the vehicle will perturb the radiation pattern. The extent of any perturbations cannot be fully determined until radiation patterns are either calculated or measured on a model of the vehicle. Haigh-Farr offers engineering services, which include the calculation of radiation patterns on a specific vehicle. Rev 1 01/18 approved for release

B Vertically Polarized Sector Antennas 2300-2700 MHZ VERTICALLY POLARIZED BASE STATION SECTOR ANTENNA The 60deg, 90deg and 120deg vertically polarized base station sector antenna systems offered by Laird Technologies are constructed of UV stable fiber glass radomes. The 45deg sector has a UV Stable ASA plastic radome. The radome construction gives long service life under the most demanding conditions. The antennas are constructed using corrosion resistant metal elements and a unique air dielectric system which are more stable than PCB based antenna systems because they don’t absorb moisture, which can degrade the performance of PCB based antenna systems. The sectors come with a stainless steel scissor bracket mounting system for ease of installation and alignment. RES MARKETS • Vertically polarized wide band performance • WiMAX applications • 45, 60, 90, and 120 deg models with gains from 16dBi to 20dBi • Base station antennas • Type N female integrated connector • 802.11b and 802.11g wireless systems • Extremely rugged for long service life in extreme environments • Point to multi-point systems • Weatherproof • Broadband wireless access • MMDS applications PARAMETER SA24-45-20-WB SA24-60-17-WB SA24-90-17-WB SA24-120-16-WB Frequency range 2300 - 2700 MHz 2300 - 2700 MHz 2300 - 2700 MHz 2300 - 2700 MHz VSWR 1.5:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 Impedance 50 ohm 50 ohm 50 ohm 50 ohm Input power 50W 50W 50W 50W Pole diameter (OD) 1”- 2” (25-50mm) 1”- 2” (25-50mm) 1”- 2” (25-50mm) 1”- 2” (25-50mm) Temperature -40°C to +70°C -40°C to +70°C -40°C to +70°C -40°C to +70°C Gain 20 dBi 17 dBi 17 dBi 16 dBi Horizontal beamwidth 45° 60° 90° 120° Vertical beamwidth 7° 8° 7° 9° Front-to-back 25 dB 25 dB 20 dB 21 dB Mechanical downtilt 30° 30° 30° 30° Weight 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) 6.6 lbs (3 kg) 6.6 lbs (3 kg) 6.6 lbs (3 kg) 34” x 7” x 3.5” 33.5” x 6.5” x 2.5” 33.5” x 6.5” x 2.5” 33.5” x 6.5” x 2.5” Dimensions (L x W x H) (864 x 178 x 89mm) (851 x 165 x 64mm) (851 x 165 x 64mm) (851 x 165 x 64mm) Wind loading odel in mph mph radialIAL ice SA24 WB 247 61.8 lb 96.5 lb 62 lb 45deg 20dBi 2300-2700MHz VPOL sector antenna 60deg 17dBi 2300-2700MHz VPOL sector antenna 90deg 17dBi 2300-2700MHz VPOL sector antenna 120deg 16dBi 2300-2700MHz VPOL sector antenna Typical azimuth and elevation pattern SA24-90-17-WB Americas: +1.847 839.6925 IAS-AmericasSales@lairdtech.com Europe: +44.1628.858941 IAS-EUSales@lairdtech.com ANT-DS-SA24WB 0716 Asia:IAS-AsiaSales@lairdtech.com Any information furnished by Laird and its agents is believed to be accurate and reliable. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Responsibility for the use and application of Laird materials rests with the end user, since Laird Technologies and its agents cannot be aware of all potential uses. Laird makes no warranties as to the fitness, Middle East & Affrica: +44.1628.858941 IAS- merchantability or suitability of any Laird Technologies materials or products for any specific or general uses. Laird shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind. All Laird products are sold pursuant to the Laird Technologies’ Terms and Conditions of sale in effect from time to time, a copy of which will be furnished upon request. © MEASales@lairdtech.com Copyright 2016 Laird. All Rights Reserved. Laird, Laird Technologies, the Laird Technologies Logo, and other marks are trade marks or registered trade marks of Laird or an affiliate company thereof. Other product or service names may be the property of third parties. Nothing herein provides a license under any Laird Technologies or any third party intellectual www.lairdtech.com property rights.


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