Sensor Systems Inc

Sensor Systems – Aircraft Antenna Design and Manufacturing Since 1961

Core Services & Expertise

Sensor Systems specializes in the design and manufacture of mission-specific communication and navigation antennas for commercial, business, and military aircraft. Founded in 1961 in Chatsworth, California, this global antenna supplier has developed over 200 types of aircraft antennas with more than 20 patents protecting proprietary designs.

Sensor Systems delivers radar altimeter antennas to more aircraft manufacturers than any company worldwide, serving as an OEM supplier to Boeing, Embraer, Bombardier, Airbus, Honeywell, and Rockwell Collins.

The company’s 70,000 square-foot facility maintains complete in-house capabilities including design engineering, manufacturing, testing, and fast AOG support for commercial airlines and business aviation operators.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities

Operating from its state-of-the-art complex at 8929 Fullbright Avenue in Chatsworth, California, Sensor Systems serves aerospace customers globally with antennas for frequencies ranging from 30 MHz VHF to 14 GHz Ku-band.

The facility features production machine shops, fiberglass molding capabilities, precision tooling shops, instrumented anechoic chambers, and outdoor computer-controlled pattern ranges for comprehensive antenna testing. Sensor Systems maintains large spare parts inventory enabling immediate AOG delivery via major airfreight carriers.

The company’s complete manufacturing self-sufficiency eliminates supply chain dependencies for aerospace programs requiring reliable antenna solutions across commercial transport, business jets, and military platforms.

Industry Credentials & Partnerships

Sensor Systems operates under AS9100 quality certification, meeting or exceeding all military specifications and FAA/EASA requirements for standard and custom antenna designs. The company’s five decades of manufacturing excellence have established solid reputation for high quality and reliability across aviation sectors.

Sensor Systems antennas are installed on Boeing commercial aircraft, Gulfstream and Cessna business jets, and military platforms including MQ-1 Predators, MQ-9 Global Hawks, C-17 Globemasters, V-22 Ospreys, P-3 Orions, P-8 Poseidons, JAS-39 Gripens, F-15 Eagles, F-16 Falcons, plus missiles and target drones.

Aircraft manufacturers and avionics suppliers rely on Sensor Systems for antennas covering ADF, ADS-B, GPS, TCAS, ELT, satcom, and dozens of additional communication and navigation systems.

Client Benefits & Advantages

Key Capabilities:

• • Lightning-Proof Metal Antennas: Patented all-metal one-piece-cast construction eliminating P-static

• • Radar Altimeter Antennas: World’s largest supplier to commercial and military aircraft manufacturers

• • Digitally-Tuned Military Antennas: VHF/UHF antennas for frequency-hopping tactical radios (ARC-210, ARC-231)

• • Combination Antennas: Multi-function designs reducing total antenna count on aircraft

• • Custom Design Engineering: Mission-specific antennas for unique form factors and performance requirements

• • Satcom Solutions: Iridium and other satellite communication antennas for business aviation

• • Complete Product Line: 200+ antenna types covering every commercial, business, and military application

Sensor Systems’ patented all-metal cast antenna construction provides superior electrical efficiency, greater mechanical strength, and longer service life compared to fiberglass antennas. The DC grounding design offers lightning protection, ensuring Sensor Systems antennas operate reliably long after fiberglass alternatives fail.

For business aviation, combination antennas simplify installation while reducing weight and aerodynamic drag. Military customers benefit from state-of-the-art digitally-tuned antennas displaying more gain at low frequencies than passive designs, critical for secure tactical communications.

The company’s research and design laboratory, supported by advanced testing facilities, ensures antennas meet stringent performance requirements. Sensor Systems provides unparalleled technical support and prototyping capabilities, making it the first choice for OEM antenna requirements across all aviation segments.

Quick Facts:

• • Founded: 1961 (60+ years of aircraft antenna manufacturing)

• • Location: Chatsworth, California (70,000 sq. ft. facility)

• • Product Range: 200+ antenna types with 20+ patents

• • Certifications: AS9100, FAA/EASA approved

• • Markets Served: Commercial Aviation, Business Jets, Military Aircraft, UAVs, Missiles

Contact Details

Address: 8929 Fullbright Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311, USA
Phone: 818 341 5366
Website: www.sensorantennas.com

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