Will Smaller Antennas Mean Bigger Possibilities?
Dec 16, 2024
Three new compact flat panel antennas designed for satellite broadband service on Eutelsat Group’s OneWeb constellation were introduced by Intellian Technologies. A recent announcement for the active electronically scanned array (ESA) user terminals is aimed at meeting fixed, land mobility and maritime communication needs. This innovative launch will help bring satellite communication technology a step further with versatile solutions to meet different operational requirements.
OW10HL promo. Credit: Intellian
The innovative terminals, which are a remarkable advancement in satellite communication technology, are designed to meet various service requirements. The new active electronically scanned array (ESA) user terminals have been designed for fixed, land mobility and maritime services. These terminals are particularly interesting, as they are the smallest terminals in the Eutelsat OneWeb portfolio, and are only compatible with the OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network. These antennas are impressively compact and versatile in their technical specifications. The footprint of each terminal is less than two feet long and is precisely 22 inches wide by 17.7 inches deep by 4.7 inches high. All three terminals have a consistent weight of 26.9 pounds, which is lightweight and deployable to many environments and applications.
These terminals are designed by Intellian to cover various use cases in the different industry sectors. The land terminal (OW10HL) is developed strategically for small enterprise operations, cellular backhaul infrastructure, and governmental communication purposes. It is the land mobility terminal, OW10HV, which is specifically engineered for critical sectors including emergency first responders, transportation services, agricultural operations and forestry management. The maritime terminal, OW10HM, is optimized for fishing vessels, leisure boats and smaller maritime craft. Specific details of download speeds and individual unit pricing are not disclosed, but the terminals are only available through authorized resellers. Intellian’s commitment to its satellite communication portfolio continues through the wide range of flat panel antennas. Six flat panel antennas for the OneWeb network are now in the company’s portfolio, including the new three terminal OW10 series and three others in the larger OW11 series. The OW11 series terminals are a bit heavier at around 45 pounds.
These technological advancements have received the stamp of approval from industry leaders. According to Javier Santolaria, senior director of User Terminal Development and Production at Eutelsat OneWeb, partners and end users have given exceptionally positive initial feedback on the performance and user friendliness of these terminals. For the company, these developments are considered a major breakthrough in satellite communication technology. Intellian Technologies’ Vice President of ADC Product Management, Toni Kousiafes, commended the importance of this product launch. The new terminals, he said, show the company’s technical and manufacturing capabilities at the forefront and herald the start of a new connectivity era for Eutelsat OneWeb customers. ‘Flat panel antennas are the market of the day, and we are excited about the potential impact of these innovative products across the industry,’ said Kousiafes.
Intellian Technologies is a world leader in satellite communication solutions since 2004. Irvine, California, United States, is the company’s headquarters. Innovation, reliability and advancing global connectivity through cutting edge satellite communications technologies are the core of their corporate manifesto. Intellian is committed to exploring innovative technological frontiers, delivering sophisticated communication solutions to address the ever changing needs across a wide range of industries around the globe.
