CSTARS Technical Aspects

• Routine observations to 3 degrees elevation
• Minimum elevation 2.5 degrees
• Reduced conflicts with dual antennas
• High reliability: double redundancy on key sub- systems
• Full back-up power
• Rapid product generation (30 min after collect)
• Rapid data access (Gb/s fiber optic)
• Optimized for near real-time environmental monitoring and tactical applications

CSTARS Planned Satellite Reception

• ERS-2
• SPOT 1/2/4

PHASE 2:

• TERRA/MODIS
• SPOT-5
• LANDSAT
• ENVISAT
• ADEOS-II & ALOS/PALSAR
• SEAWINDS & WINDSAT
• SSM/I & NPOESS

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CSTARS Antennas

Twin 11.28 m antennas, X-band
G/T = 37dB ( 5°)
Half power beamwidth = 0.24°
Center elevation: 39 ft