Satellites and subsystems > Satellite payloads > Automatic identification systems (AIS) > Polaris 4-channel AIS Receiver
Key highlights
The Satlab A/S Polaris 4-channel AIS Receiver is an SDR based second-generation satellite-AIS receiver designed for satellite applications. It is mainly designed for satellite applications in the maritime VHF band.
The receiver uses a high-performance, direct-conversion front end and large dynamic range ADC to receive the entire maritime VHF band. It can also be operated in a receive-and-forward mode if an external message store is preferred.
Key features
- Stand-alone 4-channel AIS receiver
- Integrated LNA and SAW filters
- Onboard data storage for AIS frames
- Support for spectrum sample capture
- Safe on-orbit software upgrade support
- CAN-bus, RS-422 and Ethernet interfaces using CubeSat Space Protocol (CSP)
- Delivered with support library for easy integration
- Wide input voltage range with protection
- Integrated temperature and power monitoring
- CubeSat Kit compatible aluminum enclosure
- ESD protection on all interfaces
Flight heritage
The Polaris AIS is part of our Polaris product line, that has demonstrated reliable flight heritage since 2019, with over 100 units successfully delivered to customers around the world for a multitude of space missions. With a TRL of 9, it is fully qualified and operational in its intended environment.
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Last updated: 2025-05-01
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