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Ground Station

Array is internationally recognized for its expertise in remote sensing systems. We have created some of the most innovative Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) processing systems on the market.

During the development and deployment of these systems, we saw the need for a complete, yet inexpensive ground station. So our engineers went to work to design such a ground station, and we can offer it at a cost significantly lower than that shown by existing suppliers.

Array created a system that is so flexible that it not only meets the needs of a user interested in the most cost-effective, single sensor system, but it also caters to a sophisticated user who needs to receive data from many sensors.

System Components

Frame Synchronizer

Array has developed a proven, software-programmable, frame synchronizer using Unix-based off-the-shelf computer equipment. This subsystem ingests these data at real-time rates from all common remote sensing satellites, including RADARSAT, Spot, Landsat, and ERS.

This is a software-only system, so it reduces the operator's support, maintenance and upgrade costs.

Quicklook

Array's Fastscan is a real-time, reduced-resolution RADARSAT processor. It provides real-time quicklook data for both optical and SAR data. Fastscan also creates a browse image archive automatically, which reduces the number of staff at the ground station.

Standard Antenna Interface

Array can interface the ground station to all standard types of antenna. We can configure the system to work with both fixed and transportable stations.

Array can also interface to an existing antenna system, or provide a complete turnkey fixed or transportable station.

Precision Processors

Array's PrecisionScan, is a high precision, full resolution processor. We can configure it to provide very high resolution SAR processing software for RADARSAT Network Certification. PrecisionScan also currently supports ERS, and it is being expanded to support SAR sensors from other satellites. The optical processor is based on the same architecture as the SAR system.

PrecisionScan processes data from all standard commercial remote sensing satellites, and the operator can extend its abilities to include additional sensors by adding appropriate software.

Archive, Browse and Catalogue Features

Fastscan creates browse images automatically. It takes data from optical and SAR satellites and merges them into the catalogue subsystem. It includes a data reception descriptor for the archived data.

Users are able to access the catalogue through standard web browsers either locally or remotely.

Data Switch

If requested, Array can include a generic data path switch which allows automatic control of the analogue and digital paths in the system. This feature is Array's Generic Data Switching System (GDSS).

Automatic Station Control

Array designed the system to work in an automatic mode as far as possible. A station control computer accepts batch commands to allow it to control the necessary subsystems to ensure the station functions properly with minimal operator interaction. Array's system dramatically reduces the manpower required to operate the equipment.