Satellite PFD Mask

Visualyse can create a special type of Antenna that will reproduce the constraints of an elevation (or alpha angle) dependent PFD mask. To create a satellite PFD mask, select Satellite PFD mask from the Antenna Types dialog: this will open the Antenna properties for the new PFD mask.

PFD Mask Antenna Properties
PFD Mask Antenna Properties

Satellite PFD masks are specified as arrays of maximum allowable PFD at defined elevation (or alpha) angles.

The PFD Mask can be modified to specify the PFD mask is used for RNSS calculations under Resolution 609 via the "PFD Mask for RNSS into ARNS studies" option.

To define the PFD mask using Alpha angle (for EPFD studies) check the "Alpha PFD Mask for EPFD studies option".

Note the prompts as to how to use the PFD mask e.g. that the reference bandwidth will be defined when this Antenna is associated with a Link via its Carrier.