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News Release from: Geodetic Systems, Inc. | Subject: V-STARS S/8
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 March 2006
Patriot Antenna Systems Acquire V-STARS
S/8
Photogrammetry Precision Measurement Capabilities Ensures Quality Production of Commercial Antennas
Geodetic Systems (GSI), a leading provider of portable 3D coordinate industrial measurement systems, today announced Patriot Antenna Systems (Albion, MI) has finalized their acquisition of a V-STARS S/8 photogrammetry system and INCA3 digital photogrammetric camera Patriot is an ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturer of satellite communications equipment including mobile antennas and satellite ground station antennas ranging in size from 2 ft to 54 ft in diameter
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 11 Mar 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The company serves a worldwide clientele in the military, Homeland Security, broadcast, and deep space industries.
V-STARS photogrammetry solutions developed by Geodetic Systems are primarily used for in-place measurement of large objects in unstable industrial environments or outdoors settings, where conditions like vibration, movement, and extreme temperatures exist and pose problems for other metrology instruments.
Patriot Antenna Systems will utilize V-STARS photogrammetry for their RandD and product quality assurance programs.
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Patriot's current large-scale expansion project will transform their 300,000 square foot facility into a state-of-the-art manufacturing complex.
The new renovation enables the high volume production of large earth station antennas up to 18.5 meters to be built indoors on their tracking pedestals.
Photogrammetric surveys will be conducted to inspect antenna fabrication, analysis, and assembly.
As photogrammetry involves 3D coordinate measurements based on photographs, the digital technology is ultraportable and ideally suited for data acquisition and inspection of antennas in outdoor settings, as well as industrial environments plagued by conditions such as employee traffic, extreme temperatures, and vibration.
"Patriot will utilize V-STARS photogrammetry measurement techniques to inspect and ensure the stringent surface and pointing requirements used to produce Ka-Band quality earth stations and hubs," said Jeff Mathie, President of Patriot Antenna Systems.
"Our recent plant expansion allows us to perform our own stretch forming, fabricating of large structures, and far field range testing "in house", thus fulfilling our ISO-9001 Quality commitment".
"V-STARS will play a major role in our pursuit of superior quality manufacturing." "We are extremely pleased to deliver our first V-STARS S/8 product to Patriot Antenna Systems," states John D Brown, President of Geodetic Systems.
"Metrologists who serve the antenna manufacturing industry face unique challenges in their work".
"Ensuring precision in satellite production is at the top of their list".
"Checking remote satellites for deformation after years of use in harsh outdoors environments is also an industry requirement".
"The no-limit mobility and accuracy of V-STARS photogrammetry outperforms other metrology products for these special measurement applications." V-STARS photogrammetry consists of one or more INCA3 cameras, a notebook computer with powerful, proprietary software, and various accessories.
The entire solution can be carried onboard an airplane, or checked as standard baggage.
V-STARS travels easily from factory floor to offsite plants, and has been used for precision measurement applications in the extreme cold of Antarctica to the blistering heat of the Equator.
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