SPIDER 500A PROFESSIONAL RADIO TELESCOPE

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1 PROFESSIONAL RADIO TELESCOPE High gain and directivity parabolic antennas Weatherproof alt-az computerized mounts Spectrometer and radiometer low noise receivers Remote control capabilities Interferometry ready BBC filters for RFI Radio Frequency Interference mitigation

2 for Radio Telescope and Instruments Contact us Radio2Space designs, develops and sells radio telescopes for Radio Astronomy and Satellite Communication. Field of use Customers RADIO ASTRONOMY Capturing radio waves from the universe Detection of neutral Hydrogen line Measure radio waves from many sources Create radio maps Schools Universities Museums Planetary Science institutes Space agencies SATELLITE COMMUNICATION Detecting signals coming from the spacecraft Ground Segment support Space probe doppler tracking and ranging Telemetry Case History New Mexico Tech University SPIDER 300A Advanced Radio Telescope installed at New Mexico Tech University near the Very Large Array in the United States. The SPIDER Radio Telescope is used by beginning students in radio astronomy before moving on to larger radio telescopes. This way professors and students can focus on radio astronomy with a compact but powerful radio telescope instead of having to worry about building one. A first in the market, the SPIDER line of radio telescopes from Radio2Space brings professional-level technology to the educational (schools, universities, science museums) and research (science institutes, space agencies) markets at an affordable price. Bypassing the typical limitations of optical telescopes (no need to wait for night time or favorable weather conditions, and not limited by light pollution), these innovative, turnkey instruments allow any person without specialized technical skills, to do astronomy anytime, anywhere. Radio2Space radio telescopes allow users to record radio waves from our Solar System, the Milky Way, and distant galaxies or nebulas, analyze and process the data, detect spectra and generate radio maps that anyone can see and understand. Radio2Space radio telescopes allow any science or educational institution to own and operate the most affordable scientific systems for space communication. Thanks to specially developed technologies, Radio2Space adio telescopes can be to support spacecraft explorations and satellite missions in Earth orbit. The user is able to record telemetry data transmitted to Earth via radio signals from spacecraft or perform radio science by analyzing the signal emitted by spacecraft. Radio2Space radio telescopes have very precise mounts that allow accurate tracking of spacecraft, using high directivity antennas, this reduces background noise helping to detect faint signals from spacecraft. Radio telescopes are remotely operated to control antenna position, and record and process data to detect even weaker signals.

3 PROFESSIONAL RADIO TELESCOPE RADIO ASTRONOMY RESULTS SATELLITE COMMUNICATION RESULTS SPIDER 500A is the Professional Radio Telescope designed to make advanced radio astronomy accessible to everyone: professionals, institutions or scientific museums. The SPIDER 500A Professional Radio Telescope is a complete and ready to use system, equipped with 5 meter diameter antenna and all the parts needed to record radio waves coming from space at 1420 MHz frequency and with features of both radiometer and spectrometer. Cross scan The tracking and goto precision of the SPIDER Radio Telescope s mount allows you to perfectly point to many radio astronomy sources listed in the RadioUniversePRO database. The automatic acquisition of Cross Scans allows you to perfectly sync on the radio source, study it s emission and verify SPIDER Radio Telescope performances. In the example above, a Cross-Scan performed on the Sun. Hydrogen line detection Thanks to the high sensitivity of SPIDER Radio Telescope s H142-One receiver and the spectrograph module with 1024 channels, SPIDER Radio Telescopes allow you to record also the Hydrogen line at 1420 MHz frequency. In particular, the on-off spectrum (one of the advanced features of SPIDER Radio Telescope and RadioUniversePRO software) allows you to record signals from different sources (like the one from Cassiopeia A shown in the image above) and easily highlight the Hydrogen line. By recording data from the source radio ( on position) and then calibrating it to a point in the sky away from the radio source ( off position), the result is an on-off calibrated spectrum. The result is visible in the above image, you can see how the SPIDER Radio Telescope has perfectly highlighted the emission of the hydrogen line at 1420 MHz. Radio images The radio telescope is moved continuously by scanning the desired area of sky and records the radio emissions that come from each pixel to compose the image. Some pixels will record a number of different radio waves from adjacent pixels and these values are recorded as an emission. The computer can then associate each number with a color, and generate a radio image of the object! This radio map was recorded with SPIDER 300A pointed at Taurus A, the radio source in Taurus constellation that corresponds to the Crab Nebula (M1). The increase of the signal at the center of the map, corresponds to Taurus A position, the increase in the visible signal at the top right of the image is the Milky Way. Spectrum Our custom designed SPIDER 500A Professional Radio Telescope allows you to visualize and process spectrum of recorded bandwidth in realtime. In the image above you can find a spectrum example recorded by tracking the SMART-1 spacecraft (Small Mission for Advanced Research in Technology). Image credits Salvatore Pluchino, Software Engineer INAF Istituto di Radiostronomia

4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION WATCH THE VIDEO Discover the installation of the SPIDER 300A Radio Telescope we install close to the Very Large Array in New Mexico USA. description technical features hardware & software FOR RADIO ASTRONOMY 5 meter prime focus parabolic antenna In order to get a powerful but still compact and easy to handle radio telescope WEB500-5 antenna with 5 meter diameter and construction in fine metallic mesh, it provides a large collection surface with a low weight. Special rear supports maintain the rigidity of the whole parabolic antenna on the mount avoiding flexures and ensuring the effectiveness of the pointing system. They also help to maintain a perfect parabolic shape with a maximum error of less than lambda/ MHz receiver In order to get the best possible performance with the 5 meter diameter antenna of the SPIDER 500A, the new H142-One receiver has been specially developed, a 1420 MHz superheterodyne type radiometer/ spectrometer, double conversion (type UP/DOWN) with 50 MHz received instantaneous bandwidth (RF=1.395MHz-1.445MHz) and 14-bit analog to digital converter MHz optimized feed horn Developed specifically for 1420 MHzRadio2Space Radio Telescopes, the H-FEED feed horn is designed for optimal illumination of the primary reflector allowing high gain and minimize side lobes and the spillover effect, thus obtaining the best possible performance from the 5 meter parabolic antenna. The feed horn is designed to allow the reception of dual polarization with support for two professional Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA) for the 1420 MHz frequency. The feed horn is positioned in the perfect point of focus of the antenna through a rigid support with 4 double supports, in order to have low obstruction and with a focusing device to precisely focus and maximize the performance of the entire radio telescope. The H142-One receiver has spectrometer with 1024 channels (each 61 KHz) that are displayed and processed in real time by the control software supplied with the radio telescope. Thanks to the high gain and the low electronic noise of this receiver, the SPIDER 500A Radio Telescope is able to record many radio sources in the Universe, with a theoretical flow of at least 5 Jy. Alt-az weatherproof computerized mount Radio astronomy can be performed both day and night - even when cloudy, since the 1420 MHz radio waves are not blocked by clouds. For this reason, in order to capitalize on this opportunity we have designed the new WP-400 altazimuth mount, completely weatherproof, allowing you to leave the SPIDER 500A Professional Radio Telescope permanently installed outside. Equipped with an automatic tracking and goto system controlled by software, you can accurately point the radio telescope at the universe s radio sources and continuously move the antenna with precise tracking. The WP-400 mount has 400 Kg load capacity and a very high precision pointing and tracking (encoders read resolution 0,0015 ). It can be also equipped with a special electronic security system which parks the antenna - pointing it to the zenith (the vertical position) when the wind exceeds 50 Km/h, so the radio telescope automatically moves to the position that offers a lower resistance to the wind and it s locked safely. Specifications 5 meter parabolic antenna Optimized feed Spectrometer and radiometer receiver Alt-Az waterproof computerized mount High load capacity pier Control and processing software

5 TECHNICAL FEATURES description technical features hardware & software Antenna diameter (m) 5 Antenna type Prime focus Feed Yes LNA Dual A/D converter 14 bits Mount Computerized alt-azimuth Polarization Double circular Maximum slewing speed 90 / min Control software Yes Weatherproof Yes FOR RADIO ASTRONOMY Working frequency 1420 MHz Instantaneous bandwidth 50 MHz FOR SATELLITE COMMUNICATION Custom Design info@radio2space.com CONTACT US We can design a specific version of the SPIDER Radio Telescope with a special receiver based on your Satellite Communication specifications. Thanks to our experience in radio application to space science, we re able to develop specific projects to fulfill particular customer requests. Technologies High gain and directivity parabolic antennas Weatherproof alt-az computerized mounts Spectrometer and radiometer low noise receivers Remote control capabilities Interferometry ready BBC filters for RFI Radio Frequency Interference mitigation

6 TURNKEY SYSTEM WATCH THE VIDEO Discover the installation of the SPIDER 300A Radio Telescope we install close to the Very Large Array in New Mexico USA. description technical features hardware & software FOR RADIO ASTRONOMY SPIDER 500A Professional Radio Telescope WEB meter parabolic antenna WP-400 Alt-az weatherproof computerized mount C400-HEAVY High load capacity pier User and Installation manual FOR RADIO ASTRONOMY H-FEED 1420 MHz feed 2 high gain and stability 1420 MHz LNA units H142-One receiver, radiometer/spectrometer, 1420 MHz frequency RadioUniversePRO control and processing software RadioUniversePRO software SPIDER 500A comes with RadioUniversePRO software that is specifically designed to allow you to check all the parameters, operation and record various results with the radio telescope. RadioUniversePRO can be installed on a standard Windows computer and is compatible with Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10. The graphical interface provides a simple mode with integrated planetarium that shows, in real time, the position of radio sources in the sky, and then allows you to simply use the SPIDER 500A Professional Radio Telescope. At the same time RadioUniversePRO offers the possibility to activate the advanced interface which adds many options, customizations and typical functions of professional radio telescopes and are therefore particularly useful for expert users (that found in RadioUniversePRO the same modus operandi of the large-sized radio telescopes). Included with every SPIDER Radio Telescope, our RadioUniversePRO software allows you to control the antenna position and acquisition parameters of the receiver. This way you cannot only record data coming from the sky (deleting eventual artificial signal interferences) but also transits or radio-images of radio sources in the sky you want to study. HW accessories All-sky camera NSGen noise generator for absolute calibration UltraSonic Wind Sensor SW modules Multimedia module Networking module SETI module Key features Control software for SPIDER Radio Telescopes Intuitive and easy-to-use: in single a screen it shows all the controls of the radio telescope Mount control: it allows you to remotely control alt-az computerized mount and German computerized equatorial mounts with an ASCOM driver Receiver control: it allows you to connect and control H142-One receivers RadioUniversePRO lets you save recorded data in graphical format (PNG) as visualized on the user interface but you can also save raw data in FITS format compatible with NASA FITS Viewer, the same software often used by professional radio telescopes. This way users can quickly open and view their data and export them to process with other softwares. Data save in graphic format (PNG) and raw (FITS) compatible with NASA FITS Viewer

7 RADIO2SPACE TURNKEY SERVICES SPIDER RADIO TELESCOPE CUSTOM SOLUTION DESIGN SPIDER RADIO TELESCOPE INSTALLATION SERVICE Radio2Space s SPIDER Radio Telescopes are designed to be shipped around the world. But if you prefer you can also request the optional installation service that includes the presence of Radio2Space experienced staff for all assembly operations on the concrete base already made by the customer according to the plans provided by Radio2Space and subsequent function tests. Radio Telescope SPIDER 300A Radio Telescopes installation service is performed directly from Radio2Space worldwide, on the base of a custom quote to be agreed before the supply of the SPIDER Radio Telescope. SPIDER RADIO TELESCOPE ON-SITE TRAINING R2S Service SPIDER RADIO TELESCOPE WORLDWIDE SHIPMENT SPIDER Radio Telescope are ready-to-use around the world. Radio2Space can support you from design to shipment, from installation to on-site training. MADE IN ITALY Radio Telescope SPIDER 230C SPIDER Radio Telescope are completely designed, developed and built in Italy by Radio2Space professional team.

8 RADIO2SPACE CATALOGUE OUR PRODUCTS AND SPARE PARTS CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS Complete Radio Telescope Ready-to-use products SPIDER 500A PROFESSIONALE RADIO TELESCOPE SPIDER 300A ADVANCED RADIO TELESCOPE SPIDER 230C COMPACT RADIO TELESCOPE SPIDER 500A Professional Radio Telescope SPIDER 300A Advanced Radio Telescope SPIDER 230C Compact Radio Telescope WEB METER PRIME FOCUS PARABOLIC ANTENNA WITH SUPPORTS WEB METER PRIME FOCUS PARABOLIC ANTENNA WITH SUPPORTS C106-HEAVY FOR CONCRETE BASE Spare parts Antennas Mounts Receivers LNA Feed horns Software RadioUniversePRO Milestones 1937 After Karl Jansky s discovery of radio waves coming from the Milky Way, in 1937 Grote Reber built the first parabolic reflecting antenna to be used as a radio telescope. WP-100 WEATHERPROOF ALT-AZ COM- PUTERIZED MOUNT H142-One 1420 MHZ RADIO ASTRONOMY RECEIVER, SPECTROMETER AND RADIOMETER All-sky camera HIGH RESOLUTION, COMPACT, SENSITIVE WIDE-FIELD USB 2.0 CAMERA Others accessories All-sky camera NSGen noise generator UltraSonic Wind Sensor Software modules 1969 SPIDER is the name of the first LEM (Lunar Excursion Module) to flight in space with astronauts during Apollo 9 mission A first in the market, the SPIDER line of radio telescopes from Radio2Space brings professional-level technology to educational (schools, universities, science museums) and research (science institutes, space agencies) markets at an affordable price. Multimedia module NSGen Wind Sensor Software Networking module SETI module NOISE GENERATOR FOR ABSOLUTE CALIBRATION ULTRASONIC WIND SENSOR FOR SPIDER RADIO TELESCOPES RADIOUNIVERSEPRO FOR SPIDER RADIO TELESCOPES Multimedia Networking SETI NETWORKING MODULE FOR RADIOUNIVERSEPRO NETWORKING MODULE FOR RADIOUNIVERSEPRO SETI MODULE FOR RADIOUNIVERSEPRO is a brand of Radio2Space is the brand by PrimaLuce Laboratories of Italy created to bring to market innovative solutions for Space exploration.

9 The equipment they ve designed is more sturdy, durable and weather-proofed than what we had previously. It s like going from two tin cans and a piece of string to an iphone. Judy Stanley Public Information Officer for the Very Large Array New Mexico Tech University John Larson, Interferometer installed at Etscorn Observatory, El Defensor Chieftain info@radio2space.com Phone: Working Days/Hours: Mon - Fri / 9:00AM - 6:00PM Headquarter Via Brentella 53/7, 33080, Roveredo in Piano (PN), Italy