CELESTIAL REACH
Abstract
CELESTIAL REACH addresses the limitations placed on high-priority and senior leader communications existing as a result of current Communications Satellite (COMSAT) capability and data throughput. Presently limited to a maximum data rate of 256 kilo bites per second (kbps) to/from the aircraft, capacity to maintain global communications is further impacted by peak-period COMSAT user saturation. This JCTD provides U.S. Special Operations Command the capability and capacity to communicate effectively using a robust C-17 portable hatch mounted satellite antenna (HMSA) during crisis in response to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Concept of Operations Plan and other contingency requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 053f3159e393088b86435872c761a8eb