EHF SATCOM Terminals
Abstract
The Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) Program is the required Navy component to the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Program for enhancing protected and survivable satellite communications to Naval forces. The NMT system provides an increase in single service capability from 1.5 Megabits per second (Mbps) to 8 Mbps, increases the number of coverage areas, and retains Anti-Jam/Low Probability of Intercept (AJ/LPI) protection characteristics. It is compatible with today's Navy Low Data Rate/Medium Data Rate (LDR/MDR) terminals and will sustain the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) architecture by providing connectivity across the spectrum of mission areas, to include land, air and naval warfare, special operations, strategic nuclear operations, strategic defense, theater missile defense, and space operations and intelligence. The NMT system will replenish and improve on Navy terminal capabilities of the Military Strategic, Tactical & Relay System (MILSTAR), Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS), Wideband Global Satellite (WGS), and Global Broadcast System (GBS). The new system will equip the warfighters with assured, jam resistant, secure communications as described in both the joint AEHF Satellite Communications System and the WGS Operational Requirement Documents (ORD). Mission requirements specific to Navy operations, including threat levels and scenarios, are contained in the ORD. The NMT will provide multiband Satellite Communications (SATCOM) capability for ship, submarine, and shore platforms. FY12 Base Funding will be used to complete the integration of the X/Ka and X-band capability. Continue the execution of the NMT test program. Prepare for the program's follow on test and evalution (FOT&E) of the NMT system for testing with the on-orbit XDR waveform. Resolve system Software (SW) and Hardware (HW) deficiencies within the NMT system to correct issues identified during testing. Incorporate and begin testing the Enhanced Polar System functionality within the NMT system. The Commercial Broadband Satellite Program (CBSP) will support satellite communications terminals and shore connectivity to the Navy Points of Presence through the use of Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) terminals, commercial satellite land earth stations, and terrestrial fiber services. Program efforts include investment of emergent technology through studying, development, and testing of insertion feasibility.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 0728_0303109N_7_1319_PB_2012
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