Scientific-Research Center "VIGSTAR"

Ship-based satellite communication station “Centavr-NM-1”


The configuration is designed to be located on surface ships or vessels and will provide reliable communication in any one of the “ship-to-coast”, “ship-to-ship” or “ship-to-mobile node” applications. These stations will support a data transmission rate from 4.8 to 512 kbps.

Name of parameterValue
Antenna diameter, m 1,2
Number of communication directions 1
Antenna tracking modes Programmed, manual or automatic satellite tracking
Communication data rate, Kbps 4,8…512
Transmit EIRP (min), dBW RS46
Maximum transmitter output (W) 25
G/T (relative to dB/K) 9
Available modulation types BPSK; QPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM
Available coding with convolution code (R = 1/2, 3/4, 7/8)
Available decoding Viterbi and Reed-Solomon decoding

The station contains:

  • 1 (or 2) radome covered gyrostabilized antenna with mounting post
  • Under-deck hardware configuration (mounted in cabinet)
  • Videoconferencing hardware
  • Uninterruptible AC power supply
  • Encoding hardware for signal security

The station provides reliable communication under the following conditions:

  • Rolling ± 30 degrees with a period of 6 to 8 sec
  • Pitching ± 25 degrees with a period of 6 to 8 sec
  • Oscillation ± 8 degrees with a period of 20 sec
  • Wind loads up to 60 mps
  • Shock and Vibration effects of ship munitions functioning, if applicable