Tactical Beyond-Line-of-Sight Communications Extension System (Special Operations Command)
Abstract
This validation project tests and evaluates a tactical, man-portable, beyond line-of-sight (BLOS) troposcatter terminal that will significantly increase the existing range of the tactical network data throughput for 16 Megabites per second (Mbps) links from 22 Kilometers (km) line of sight to 44 km, while reducing or eliminating vulnerable relay sites. Tactical network range extension currently relies on limited data transfers through expensive Ku-band and Ka-band satellite communications (SATCOM) for BLOS connectivity. Use of troposcatter terminals will reduce the dependency and reliance on SATCOM to provide a transport path for short range line of sight and BLOS requirements. The primary outputs and efficiencies are as follows: (1) data throughput of 10 Mbps or greater at 40 km; *(2) two person transportable (86 pounds) system; and (3) set up in 30 minutes and ready to acquire distant end. RDT&E cost avoidance is $10.000 million. Operations and support cost avoidance is $1.500 million and procurement cost avoidance is $2.000 million Completion date is scheduled for November 2010.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 4513f8946329cb00b0d42c5adcf6de11