DLR precision transponder for the CSA Radarsat constellation mission
DLR precision transponder for the CSA Radarsat constellation mission
A DLR precision transponder for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Radarsat Constellation Mission. The transponder unit with its transmitting and receiving antennas is visible at the top right of the image; both antennas are enclosed in a housing to protect them from various environmental factors like wind and rain. The dual-axis rotation system, used to align the transponder with the satellite during overflights is located below this. The control unit is on the left; it is used for remote alignment of the transponder and to record the received signals and measurement data.
