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The Performance StandardWESCAM’s MX-POD transmits reliable highquality digital video and audio signals in realtime to fixed or portable ground receive sites.The MX-POD is an externally mounted antennapod, which houses two antennas. 1) The High Gain antenna is an auto-steering antenna that sends a narrow focused microwave signal for a long signal range. 2) The second antenna is an Omni- Directional antenna that provides circular beam dispersion from the MX-POD for close-proximity tactical situations. It also allows multiple distributed receivers in a wide area (e.g. HandHeld Receivers) to simultaneously receive the microwave downlink signal.Together, the High Gain and Omni-Directionalantennas provide both maximum range andtactical performance.
Digital TransmissionThe MX-POD transmits the microwave signalproduced by a COFDM digital transmitter unitwithin the aircraft. The COFDM transmitterprovides digital high quality video, audio anddata, fully encrypted signal transmissionsunder difficult conditions. Image reception isalso possible under non-line-of-sight conditions (for short range transmission).
Automatic Antenna SteeringThe communications, antenna steering andcontrol are integrated into WESCAM’s MX turrets. Control of the steerable antenna isbased upon high accuracy aircraft position andheading information from the MX-GEO's GPSand inertial navigation units. No additional external gyro's, compass or compass calibrations are required. For long range transmission to steerable antenna fixedground receive sites, aircraft position is downlinked, which enables automatic receivesite tracking of the aircraft.
MX FamilyThe MX turret integration controls the MX-POD. The integration of camera and antenna control, overlay generation, video distribution and switching in a single unit significantly reduces overall system complexity and weight. All system status andcontrol information are placed on video overlays on the operators video monitor resulting in a standard operating interfacewhich is both simple to use and highly flexible.
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THE MX-POD DIGITAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OFFERS:
MX-PODROCK SOLIDFLIGHT PROVEN
Ideal for: Medium-Altitude Covert Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, SAR missions
Airborne Installations: Fixed-Wing, Rotary-Wing
WESCAM’s MX-POD
MX-15 installed on Bell 407
MX-POD installed
Diversity Rx
BMS-Hand Controller
ROCK SOLIDFLIGHT PROVEN
AS 9100
BUREAU VERITASCertification
No 217551
Inquiries: 1 800 668 [email protected]
WESCAM has a policy of continuous product improvement. Specification are therefore subject to change without notice.
60938B / January 2011
MX-POD
Antenna #1 - High Gain DirectionalType: 2 Cavity phased arrayFrequency Band: Matched to microwave transmitter frequencyBeamwidth Az/El: 30°x120°Antenna Gain: 11dBiPolarization: Vertical
Antenna #2 - Omni-DirectionalType: Vertical DipoleFrequency Band: Matched to microwave transmitter frequencyBeamwidth Az/El: 360° x 80°Antenna Gain: 2dBiPolarization: Vertical
Optional External Digital TransmitterFrequency Band (GHz): 1.9 - 2.7 GHz (any 300MHz span)Output Power 10WCOFDM Channel Width 6 or 8 MHzData Channel 1 up to 115.2 kbit/s.Audio Channels 2 MPEG Video Encoding MPEG-2 SP@MLMPEG Audio Encoding MPEG Layer 2Encryption 128 Bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)Frequency Band Options 4.4 to 5.0 GHz (any 300MHz span) 6.425–6.525 GHz
Integral Analog Transmitter
MX-POD20 lbs / 9.07 Kg 12.2" D x 10.2"W x 11.0" H(excluding mounting lugs)28 VDC nominal
DIGITAL TRANSMITTER13.3 lbs / 6.03 Kg 9.1”D x 4.9” W x 8.5” H(excluding transmitter mounting plate)28 VDC nominal
OPTIONS AVAILABLE
CablesControl cable 25 ftRF Cable (15 ft recommended max)
Ground Microwave EquipmentDiversity RxHandheld
WESCAM MX-PODRF
MX-POD
AirborneEquipment
GroundEquipment
WESCAM MX-Family
Handheld ReceiverDiversity Rx
Digital Transmitter
TYPICAL 2 GHZ PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Equipment described herein may require Canadian and/or U.S. Government authorization for export purposes. Diversion contrary to Canadian and/or U.S. law is prohibited.
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MX-10GS
MX-15Di
MX-15 Family
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