Groundstation

GROUNDSTATION SOFTWARE

The Grondstation Software provides all integrated functionality like
- AHRS visualization
- Navigation mapping
- datalogging, playback and post flight analysis
- warning and alert highlighting
- vibration analysis for AP integration works
- .kml output file converter.

It can be run on any Laptop which provides WinXP SP3 and a USB 1.1 connector.

VIDEO EQUIPMENT

The optional video equipment includes:
- 2x 10,4° color displays
- handling the communication of two redundant SHF receivers. 
  The composite video signal is forwarded to the second TFT display
- a dedicated microprocessor for antenna tracking

PILOT IN CONTROL
is provided by almost any commercial remote control unit (in this case: Becker UHF).
The 4 modes of the DAP120 autopilot are set by this unit.
The RF output is boosted by a 6W RF power amplifier.

The complete groundstation is powered at 12V/10A or110VAC - 230VAC and buffered by battery.