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 USSOCOM the capability and capacity to communicate effectively using a robust (up to three Mbps forward link; 512 Kbps return link) C-17 portable hatch mounted satellite antenna (HMSA) during crisis in response to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Concept of Operations Plan and other contingency requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- 2e4ea44cc0248a8d65e1565417226a7b