What aircraft ground support equipment does Lumistar provide for Jacksonville flight test teams?
Lumistar provides telemetry-focused aircraft ground support equipment, including aeronautical telemetry ground systems, portable quick-look stations, RF receivers, receiver/combiners, range retransmission systems, RF recording and playback systems, bit synchronizers, cable assemblies, antennas, software tools, and custom integrated rack-mount or portable systems for flight test operations.
Are Lumistar systems suitable for aeronautical and aerospace flight test programs?
Yes. Lumistar maintains a focused product line for the Aeronautical and Aerospace Flight Test community. Its systems are used for traditional telemetry receiving, retransmission, recording, processing, display, and archiving. Products are designed for commercial flight test, defense and military users, aerospace programs, and federal test range environments.
Can Lumistar build a custom integrated ground support system?
Yes. Lumistar develops custom integrated systems by working directly with the end user to define exact technical requirements. Systems can be built in rack-mount or portable enclosures and may integrate Lumistar products with third-party timing, ARINC, GPS, 1553, or other compatible equipment when the application requires it.
Do Lumistar telemetry systems comply with IRIG 106 requirements?
Lumistar’s aeronautical telemetry ground systems are designed for applications that comply with Range Commanders Council IRIG 106 requirements. This is important for flight test organizations that need standardized telemetry data handling, recording, processing, and interoperability across range operations, government programs, and commercial test environments.
What support is available after equipment delivery?
Lumistar provides unlimited post-delivery technical support to help customers operate, configure, and troubleshoot their systems. Support is available throughout the procurement process, from quote to delivery, and continues after installation. Customer training materials also cover product operation, configuration procedures, software upgrades, and telemetry fundamentals.
How compact are Lumistar ground telemetry systems?
Lumistar has achieved major reductions in telemetry system size, weight, and power consumption. The company’s engineering approach has helped transform traditional ground stations that were once large, heavy, and power-intensive into compact systems, including portable and hand-held products designed for efficient field deployment and mobile test operations.
What information is needed to request a system recommendation?
Useful details include RF frequency bands, modulation types, data rates, number of channels, recording or playback needs, range retransmission requirements, display and archiving needs, portability goals, enclosure preference, timing requirements, and any third-party interfaces. These inputs help Lumistar recommend a practical component set or integrated system.
Are Lumistar products designed and manufactured in the USA?
Yes. Lumistar’s unique selling propositions include products designed and manufactured in the USA. The company is employee owned, focused on customer quality and support, and serves demanding customers in commercial flight test, aeronautical flight test, aerospace flight test, defense and military, and federal test range markets.