Telemetry receivers and equipment for flight test: Cortex RTR-X4, RSR, RTR-X1, BSS, GMDR, eZ Processing, TM Maestro

Cortex RTR, a telemetry receiver

Safran Data Systems’ Cortex RTR is a proven worldwide COTS telemetry receiver. The latest release strengthens its position as the most advanced digital telemetry receiver on the market, while keeping the well-recognized RF performance and signal processing capability. Based on Cortex architecture, the 4U chassis-based RTR can support up to four channels providing complete scalability and capability and addressing the needs of flight test centers (easy-to- use, intuitive GUI and embedded 8.4” screen). Not only does the Cortex RTR provide an extensive set of features for different frequency bands, modulations, decoders and output formats, but the user can easily upgrade the equipment in the field to access additional and new features.

Cortex BSS, Best Source Selector

Safran Data Systems' Best Source Selector (BSS) is the dedicated tool to select the best among multiple telemetry signals received from multiple antennas tracking the same airframe, in real time. BSS performs the automatic selection of the best TM stream for up to 16 sources using signal quality criteria as well as other metrics. BSS extensive capabilities in path alignment & delay compensation make the best source selection possible whatever the antenna locations, and the device can easily and seamlessly cope with any type of incoming signal, i.e. analog, digital (data & clock) and IP (IRIG 106 ch10 and IRIG 218-20 standards), and therefore simplify the implementation of any range infrastructure.

GMDR, Ground Modular Data Recorder

The highly scalable and modular GMDR system is a versatile and future-proof solution for acquisition, recording, dissemination and replay of FTI data in ground station applications. With its high integration, broad range of modules fitting various needs and supporting a many video interfaces, the GMDR provides a solution for every baseband recording and replay requirement. The GMDR cartridge, fully compatible with the MDR’s one, allows the replay of the on-board recorded data on the ground station for further data extraction and analysis. The GMDR is also a key building block for data dissemination, including for the IRIG 106 Chapter 7 data demultiplexing.

TM Maestro, a control and monitoring software

TM MAESTRO offers a global & centralized Monitoring & Control of telemetry infrastructure. This software is designed to answer Telemetry operators’ critical requirements:

- Monitor & control any equipment with harmonized look & feel, from antennas to decommutators

- Centralized control of any local & remote TM assets from a single workstation

- Create & manage any TM configuration

- Simplify & automate TM infrastructure testing.

Based on a user configurable GUI, TM MAESTRO copes with different users’ profiles and phases of your missions (preparation, live flight test, playback, station maintenance). Scalable and evolutive, adding a new TM equipment can be easily managed by TM MAESTRO.

Safran Data Systems, leader in instrumentation for testing, telemetry and communications for space

For over 65 years, Safran Data Systems has been providing high-technology equipment and solutions for testing, telemetry, mission data management and space communications. With a high-skilled international team, we contribute to the success of our customers by offering innovation, best performance, reliability and sustainability.