Model Reduced Sized GOES Patch

The MCR03-04-N antenna is mounted on the top of a fully operational platform in the left photo. This antenna is used for transmitting data being collected by other instruments on platforms that are recording barometer data, air & sea temperature, wind speed & gusts and wind direction along with other information related to oceanographic measurements. The gathered data is then transmitted to a GOES satellite and sent back to earth. There are hundreds of weather platformsstations in and around the US that send data that is used for weather trackingpredicting, scientific studies and educational studies just to name a few applications. This antenna was designed for use in high wind and rough sea environments.
Standard patch antennas operating in this frequency band are generally somewhere around 18- 20”across by 6-7” in height. mWAVE’s MCR03-04-N model is only 9”across by 2.75” in height. The radome was manufactured utilizing a UV stabilized heavy wall plastic that can be thermoformed to help keep manufacturing and tooling cost down. There are four clearance holes for 516” hardware located near the 4 outside corners of the antenna for mounting. This rugged, reduced sized, easily mounted antenna also makes a good candidate for a quick deployableportablereplacement antenna when a critical similar antenna site goes down.