Global Defense Systems Provider Orders Digital Tracking Pedestal Solution from Orbit for its Tactical Reconnaissance Pod

May 7, 2017

Orbit Communications Systems Ltd. announced that a global defense systems provider has ordered several AL-4012 digital tracking pedestal systems and control units for a leading air force. With delivery expected in 2018, this US$700,000 deal brings the total number of Orbit pedestal solutions ordered by this customer to more than 100 to date. 

The tactical reconnaissance pod simultaneously collects high resolution infrared and visual digital images within a very wide field of view. The images and data annotation are recorded on a solid-state recorder and transmitted to the ground station for real-time interpretation. 

An integral part of the ground station, Orbit’s AL-4012 digital tracking pedestal solution features elevation-over-azimuth axes configuration with optional stabilization, a digital servo amplifier to control antenna motion, highly dynamic, low-backlash motion capabilities for outstanding accuracy and a brushless motor and planetary gear assembly for easy maintenance and high reliability. 

“This deal is a repeat order from a longstanding client,” indicated Miki Shenkman, Senior Director of Sales and BD, Israel at Orbit. “It bears testimony to our robust solutions and unwavering attention to customer care.”