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Introduction
The stabilized SpaceCom IP321 Maritime Antenna is designed for use with the Thuraya IP
terminal.
The SpaceCom IP321 Maritime Antenna is a 3-axis constant gain antenna designed for
maritime use. It is an autonomous satellite tracking antenna using a patented beam squint
technology and built-in control software to acquire the satellite and stabilize the antenna
using a tracking beacon from the Thuraya satellites. This ensures that the antenna is
always pointed optimally towards the satellite regardless of ship movements and position.
The antenna includes onboard LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) and HPA (High Power Amplifier)
in order to give a more versatile installation of the antenna and terminal by compensating
for cable loss resulting from long cables.
Figure 1. Cross section showing the SpaceCom IP321 Maritime Antenna inside the radome.
