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✓ Optimized for demanding SWaP, reliability and environmental requirements
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New Whitepaper: A Technical Guide to Motors for SATCOM Systems
Learn how to select the right motor for SATCOM robotics applications, including:
✓ How LEO is changing SATCOM
✓ Motor technologies for SATCOM systems
✓ SWaP, reliability and environmental challenges
✓ Selecting the right motor for the application
✓ Practical guidance from experienced SATCOM engineers
Modern SATCOM systems place increasing demands on motion technology. The shift to LEO constellations requires antennas and payloads to acquire, track and hand over between satellites with greater speed and precision, while space-based systems must operate reliably throughout long mission lifetimes.
Allient combines a broad portfolio of motor, drive and motion system technologies with application-focused engineering expertise to help customers select the right solution for each SATCOM application, balancing performance, SWaP and long-term reliability.
At Allient, we offer more than parts. We deliver confidence in CONNECTING what matters.
Key Engineering Considerations
The requirements will vary depending on the application, but the following are some of the most important factors engineers should consider when selecting a motor for SATCOM systems.
- Pointing accuracy - Reliable satellite and optical communication depends on accurate, repeatable positioning and precise motion control.
- Performance - The motor must deliver the torque, speed and responsiveness needed to meet the demands of the application.
- Reliability - Long mission life places a strong emphasis on reliability, particularly in space applications where maintenance is not possible.
- Integration - The motor should fit within the available space while supporting a compact, efficient system design
- Space environment - Motors used in space must withstand vacuum, radiation and thermal cycling while using suitable materials and lubrication.
- Operating environment - Ground-based, airborne and maritime systems each present their own challenges, including vibration, corrosion and temperature extremes.
