Monopatch Antenna

MONOPATCH ANTENNA

High efficiency, hemispherical antenna

L3Harris Monopatch Antennas are designed with a unique, patent- BENEFITS pending architecture that provides greater geographical coverage The increased geographical coverage than is possible with common communications antennas. of the L3Harris Monopatch Antennas provides today’s warfighters with CLEAR LINE-OF-SIGHT SUCCESSFUL TRACK RECORD greater capabilities on the battlefield. COMMUNICATION The Monopatch Antenna has been success- > Extended range The unique design of the antenna creates fully deployed on light aircraft, helicopters > Passive operation a three-dimensional hemispherical pattern and ground vehicles with two of the most > Single radio frequency with full 360-degree azimuthal and commonly utilized commercially available (RF) interconnect 180-degree elevation coverage. MANET radios. > Lightweight The Monopatch Antenna is well suited for a Future developments for the antenna variety of missions and applications, espe- include additional L and S band versions, cially for use with relay or terminal nodes in MIMO and TSMx compatibility. mobile ad hoc network (MANET) systems. The Monopatch Antenna is currently avail- With full azimuthal and elevation coverage, able in two frequency ranges for use with the warfighter can maintain clear line-of- commercially available MANET radios: 1) sight communication in challenging terrain a dual frequency version in the L/S bands environments. In addition, loitering aircraft (NATO D/E) and 2) a wider S band version or unmanned aerial vehicles can operate at (NATO E band). greater standoff distances when deployed The antenna uses a common aluminum as air relay assets. housing and dome cover with two options for location of the TNC(F) connector. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES FA00431-01 FA00432-01 > Hemispherical coverage Electrical FA00437-01 FA00438-01 > 5 decibels peak gain 1.74-1.84 GHz Frequency range 2.2-2.5 GHz > 80 percent peak efficiency 2.14-2.3 GHz > Voltage standing wave ratio Peak efficiency 79% 85% (VSWR) <3:1 Peak gain 5 dB 5 dB > Maximum power: 8 watts VSWR < 3:1 < 2:1 > 1.4 pounds Impedence 50 ohms 50 ohms Polarization Hybrid Hybrid

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS QUALIFICATION TESTING Size Size 6" d x 3” h 501.6 storage tem- MIL STD 810G perature, high (85 C) Weight 1.4 lbs 502.6 storage tem- Connector TNC (F) see table MIL STD 810G perature, low (-55 C) 6X 7075-T6 bushings Top attach 0.200" clearance 507.6 humidity, Pro- holes MIL STD 810G cedure II (aggravated, 10 days) Bottom 5 X #8-32 threaded attach inserts 514.7 vibration, 20 lbs category 9 Magnets (side connector ver- CH47D, UH-60 com- sions) bined, external stores Chemically resistant, MIL STD 810G CH47D, UH-60 com- Radome high impact plastic bined, external stores (white) Housing (sine on random, 4hrs MIL-DTL-5541, CI 1A 6061-T6 each axis)

CONNECTOR OPTIONS SIDE BOTTOM FA00431-01 X FA00432-01 X FA00437-01 X FA00438-01 X

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