Experience
Ground Station Engineering
Callisto has extensive experience working on Ground Station projects for European satellites, both in supplying RF equipment and in engineering.
In the following table we have listed some major ground station projects Callisto has contributed to in the past 20 years.
In the following table we have listed some major ground station projects Callisto has contributed to in the past 20 years.
--> See also our Ground Stations System Studies project list summary
Period | Description | Callisto role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 to 2015 | ESA ESTRACK Network | Engineering support to the Ground Station division of ESOC with responsibility covering DSP Baseband processors, Front End Controller, SSA Radar developments, EDRS Ground Stations validation, satellite RF compatibility testing. |
| 2011 to 2013 | ESA Deep Space Antennas | Major upgrade of cryogenic LNA sub-system supplying, installing and commissioning new generation X-band cryo LNAs. |
| 2010 to 2013 | ESA Deep Space Antenna 3 X/Ka Band mission payload and TT&C Malargüe |
Sub-contractor to SED with responsibility for supplying the cryogenic LNA subsystem (X and Ka Band). |
| 2011 to 2013 | EUMETSAT MTG and EPS-SG Ground Stations | Engineering studies supporting the definition and specification of antenna systems and front end equipment for Ka band operation. |
| 2002 to 2005 | MSG PGS S/L Band antenna Feed upgrade | System Engineering support for the upgrade of PGS antennas (x2) at Usingen to overcome PIM problems. Specification of antennas, selection of contractor, monitoring contractor, attending feed FAT, witnessing antenna OSAT. |
| 2002 to 2004 | ESA Deep Space Antenna 2 X/Ka Band mission payload and TT&C Cebreros |
Sub-contractor to SED with responsibility for supplying the cryogenic LNA subsystem (X and Ka Band) |
| 2001 to 2005 | EPS Dual X/S/UHF antennas for mission payload & TTC Svalbard |
Requirement specification, system tests – for the antenna, R.F, and CMCS sub-systems. Reviewing project documentation and attending progress and acceptance meetings with Eumetsat’s contractors |
| 2001 to 2005 | EPS Dual X/S/UHF antennas for mission payload & TTC Svalbard |
Requirement specification, system tests – for the antenna, R.F, and CMCS sub-systems. Reviewing project documentation and attending progress and acceptance meetings with Eumetsat’s contractors |
| 2002 to 2004 | ESA 12m (VIL-4) Antenna Villafranca |
Support for antenna upgrade from C band to X/Ka Band. Preparation of antenna specifications. Following feed development & acceptance, following on-site work including integration and acceptance |
| 1997 to 2001 | MSG Primary Ground Station – Dual L/S Band antennas for mission payload & TT&C Usingen |
Specification of complete ground station including antenna/RF sub-system and Baseband sub-system. System engineering role for project. For antenna/RF and Baseband sub-system; design review, FAT, on-site test acceptance & commissioning |
| 1999 to 2000 | ESA Deep Space Antenna 1 S/X Band mission payload and TT&C New Norcia (AUS) |
Sub-contractor to SED with responsibility for supplying the cryogenic LNA subsystem (S and X Band) |
| 1994 to 1996 | Meteosat Primary Ground Station – Dual L/S Band antennas for mission payload & TT&C Fucino |
Specification of complete ground station including antenna sub-system and Baseband sub-system. System engineering role for project. For antenna/RF and Baseband sub-systems; design review, FAT, on-site test acceptance & commissioning. Ground Station OSAT |
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