ATC
Diamond Antenna and Microwave is a global market leader for the supply of Air Traffic Control (ATC) radar rotary joints and integrated rotating subsystems.
Standard and custom rotary joint designs available for Primary Surveillance Radar (L and S-Band PSR) and Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR)
PSR (En-Route and Terminal) designs available in multi-channel integrated rotary joint subsystems with high power RF channels, coaxial/SSR RF channels, integrated Slip Ring/Roll-Ring® and azimuth positioning with encoder/resolver/ Inductosyn®
SSR (Mode-S), 3 channel L-Band coaxial designs with RF only and designs integrating encoders, Slip Ring/Roll-Ring® and fiber optic channels.
As an FAA depot repair center, Diamond supports rotary joint refurbishment and upgrades for Diamond and non-Diamond products.
Designs also available for terminal doppler weather radar and airport surface detection equipment.
Design Flexibility including commercial and military-spec requirements.
Electrical parameters including, power ratings, isolation, losses and variation in rotation are specified for each unit.
Use of high reliability seals, precision ball bearings, Roll-Ring® and Inductosyn® for demanding applications requiring continuous rotation.
Mechanical and environmental parameters including, torque, temperature, leak rate, shock and vibration requirements, and exact customer interface dimensions may be specified based on customer requirements.