The growth of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations is changing the motion requirements associated with SATCOM systems. Allient’s technical guide examines how this shift affects motor selection across ground tracking antennas, mobile SATCOM terminals, spaceborne antennas and payloads, spacecraft attitude control, and inter-satellite optical communications. Read here >>
As SATCOM applications become more dynamic, selecting a motor involves more than matching torque and speed. Pointing accuracy, responsiveness, reliability, integration and operating environment can all influence the choice, while Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) requirements introduce additional engineering trade-offs.
The guide also considers the growing adoption of direct drive solutions and the different motor technologies used across SATCOM applications. These include frameless, slotless and axial flux motors, alongside brushless DC, brushless AC and AC motors, with the most appropriate technology depending on the specific application.
Read Allient’s, A Technical Guide to Motors for SATCOM Systems, to explore the applications, motor technologies and engineering considerations involved in selecting a motor for SATCOM systems.
