This is the hardware that will service the ACES payload from the ground. It's the ACES Ground Terminal (GT) Service Pallet, comprised of the Cabinet and the Air Conditioning System (ACS). This is the support equipment for the Radome Pallet.

Connected with flexible air ducts to the Radome’s manifold, the Service Pallet can be placed at a distance of 5 to 7 meters from the Radome Pallet in order to avoid a limitation of the field of view of the antenna.

The paper models of the ACS and the cabinet are straightforward since they are for the most part rectangular boxes. The four round duct connectors should be formed and glued the same way as the duct port on the air distribution manifold.

The flexible air ducts are not included in the paper models. If one wishes, one can find off-the-shelf flexible corrugated pipes of a suitable diameter to complete the model.

Download files:

ACES GT 1_10 scale paper model

ACES GT 1_10 Scale Paper Model Instructions

3D Radome

Details:

-Ground Terminal radome station (can be disassembled by removing the radome to see the movable antenna). A 3D option is available for those who prefer use a 3d printer to make the Radome.

-GT Cabinet and GT Cooler (ACS system)

Special thanks to Mr. Thomas Peignier from ESA for providing technical information.