Nautel/Kenta Helicopter Landing Guidance System NDB (Non-Directional Beacon) Solution

Nautel has delivered thousands of NDB systems for offshore oil drilling platforms, support vessels, exploration ships, and other types of vessels. Known for its high quality, solid-state reliability, round-the-clock customer technical support, and three-year warranty, it has become the preferred choice for NDB operators worldwide.

Key Advantages

·Simple and Reliable Structure

NDB is one of the relatively simple types of navigation equipment. Its mature technology ensures stable operation and easy maintenance.

·Low Construction and Maintenance Costs

Compared to more complex navigation systems such as VOR (Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range), NDB installation and maintenance costs are generally more advantageous, especially for airports with limited budgets or in remote areas.

·Wide Signal Coverage

NDB uses low to medium frequency signals (e.g., 200kHz-500kHz), which can transmit over long distances without line-of-sight restrictions, effectively covering vast airspace or maritime areas.

·Flexible Application

NDB provides non-directional signals, allowing aircraft or ships to receive the signal from any direction and determine their bearing relative to the beacon. This flexibility enables its wide use in airway guidance, approach, and landing phases of flight.

·Backup Navigation System

Even with the widespread use of global satellite navigation systems (such as GPS), NDB can operate independently without reliance on satellites, making it an important backup navigation system that provides crucial navigation information when the primary system fails.

Products/Models

125W/250W NDB Transmitters

125W Antenna Tuning Unit

CL-HD Helideck Antenna

ECMP3 Extended Control and Monitoring Panel

VR-Link Remote Control and Monitoring Unit

Beacon Monitor Receiver and Active Loop Antenna