L-3 Telemetry-East has designed and developed a wide variety of aircraft flight test products ranging from simple encoder/transmitter systems to large scale master/remote Data Acquisition Systems (DAS). These systems have been used by virtually every large aircraft contractor on commercial programs, and by aerospace contractors and government agencies on critical military programs.
Applications
Aircraft Flight Test
Missile and Launch Vehicle Test
L-3 Telemetry-East has provided, and continues to provide, products and systems to the major U.S. and foreign aerospace companies and government agencies involved in missile and launch vehicle testing. Missile programs such as Tomahawk, Stinger, Trident, and THAAD, to name a few, use L-3 Telemetry-East transmitters, encoders, signal conditioning, and data acquisition systems.
Precision Munitions Test
L-3 Telemetry-East has developed a unique, modular product consisting of a PCM encoder and S-Band transmitter used in projectile test applications. These units can be modified to accommodate virtually any requirement and can be physically repackaged to meet a wide variety of form factors, depending on installation needs.
Telemetry Ground Equipment
L-3 Telemetry-East manufactures a wide variety of telemetry ground equipment, including receivers, complete computer-controlled ground stations, and a wide variety of support products servicing the range telemetry, space data, signal intelligence, and satellite Telemetry, Tracking and Control (TT&C) communities. These products include configurations suitable for rack mount, modules for VME chassis and PC applications, and complete turnkey installations.
Products
ST-5000 Transmitter
Aircraft Flight Test
Missile and Launch Vehicle Test
Precision Munitions Test
Telemetry Ground Equipment
The ST-5000 Telemetry Transmitter is a transmitter available in C-Band, L-Band, and S-Band. It is designed for operation in environments where size, weight, and power efficiencies are critical. The ST-5000 extends battery life and features ultra-high power efficiency, full isolation, and serial-loaded programability.
This ST-5000 continues the success of L-3 TE’s ST-800, 3000 and 4000 series of transmitters in a new generation. The ST-5000 is available in 2, 5, and 10 watt versions. Center frequency, deviation sensitivity, and other features can be programmed through a serial communications port using any basic PC.
The ST-5000's three internal modules (modulator, regulator, and power amplifier) are housed in separate machined enclosures to maximize RF isolation, while providing a rigid and robust mechanical design that will withstand the harshest of missile, weapons, and aircraft environments.
C-Band frequencies are adjustable in 0.5 MHz steps in the following ranges:
- 4400 – 4950 MHz
- 5050 – 5250 MHz
The ST-5000 Transmitter also supports L-Band (1435-1535 MHz) as well as S-Band (2200-2400 MHz).
All units undergo rigorous testing ensuring reliable operation under extreme mission conditions.
