ODENSE, Denmark - Quadsat in Odense, Denmark has partnered with Eutelsat Group in Paris to define a new method for conducting Earth Station Verification Assistance (ESVA) tests. QuadSat’s measurement technology enables earth station operators to conduct a comprehensive test of fixed earth stations whose measurements are recognized by Eutelsat Group as part of the station authorization to operate on its geostationary (GEO) satellite fleet, without the need for additional testing. This solution will extend the variety of antennas that can be tested, which have been a challenge to test up to date.
Eutelsat’s Group Earth station approval procedures require the submission of technical Earth station data to demonstrate compliance with the relevant specifications and to perform specific testing when applicable. These tests must be conducted using Eutelsat Group-approved methods, known as Earth Station Verification Assistance (ESVA), which have now been extended to include the Quadsat drone-based measuring system.
Comprised of a custom-built payload, bespoke software, and off-the-shelf drone, the Quadsat system is a portable method for conducting highly accurate measurements and tests anywhere in the world. .
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The Quadsat system can test across frequency bands from L to Ka. Users will be able to conduct any of the required measurements required by Eutelsat Group’s ESVA test procedure, which includes earth station transmit and receive radiation patterns, gain, EIRP, polarization isolation, and G/T.
Third-party companies will be able to lease the Quadsat system to provide the measurement services. This enables telecom operators to test new antennas as they arrive, as well as being able to perform recertification following a system upgrade or repair, and on a scheduled preventative maintenance cycle to ensure they maintain a high quality at all times.
Eutelsat Group requires Earth station approval procedures to include technical data submission demonstrating compliance with specifications and specific testing when applicable. The ESVA tests, integral to these procedures, now integrate QuadSat's drone-based measuring system.
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Comprising a custom-built payload, software, and off-the-shelf drone, the QuadSat system offers flexibility and portability for accurate measurements globally. It ensures customers receive optimal performance consistently.
