GERMANTOWN, Md., Feb. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network
Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite
solutions and services, has announced that its Defense and
Intelligence Systems Division (DISD) recently demonstrated a
360-degree Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLoS) SATCOM capability
transmitting HD video through rotating blades on a NorthStar
Aviation 407 Multi-Role Attack Helicopter.
This new advancement in SATCOM technology integrates the Hughes
HM200 airborne modem and two lightweight antennas mounted on top of
the helicopter's weapons platforms via an easy Roll-on/Roll-off
installation. As a new lightweight capability— 50% lighter than
previous systems— it can be adapted to any helicopter platform
given its low Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) properties, giving
pilots more flexibility and uninterrupted transmission of full
motion HD video over a full 360-degree range.
"Meeting end user requirements is what we're all about, and this
flight test proves that BLoS SATCOM systems on helicopter platforms
are now easier than ever to deploy," said Wayne Marhefka, Senior Director at Hughes DISD.
"As a Roll-on/Roll-off system, the two antennas seamlessly hand-off
the satellite signal based on aircraft position, with little to no
feed interruption. Customers requiring real time SATCOM on
helicopters will no longer have to worry about aircraft positioning
in order to stream HD video or other data."
The two advanced airborne terminals have very low SWaP
constraints, providing an industry- leading capability enabling
NorthStar Aviation to quickly place the antennas at strategic
low-risk locations on the helicopter without costly structural
changes and re-certification. As result, users have the flexibility
to integrate the 360-degree solution on an ever-growing variety of
rotary wing platforms for missions that range from ISR gathering,
to search and rescue, disaster relief, and other applications
requiring live video feeds for situational awareness.
"The system will enhance the commander's ability to make
decisions on the ground based on real-time situational awareness,"
said Terry Key, EVP and Chief Pilot
of NorthStar Aviation. "BLoS adds another critical piece to the
ever changing operational environment."
Watch this video to see the 360-degree BLoS SATCOM capabilities
in action:
http://defense.hughes.com/resources/dual-terminal-360-degree-satcom-solution-for-blos-rotary-airborne-platform?locale=en
About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) is the global leader in
satellite broadband for home and office, delivering innovative
solutions and a comprehensive suite of HughesON™ managed
services for enterprises and governments worldwide.
HughesNet® is the #1 high-speed satellite Internet
service in the marketplace, with offerings to suit every budget. To
date, Hughes has shipped more than 5 million systems to customers
in over 100 countries, representing approximately 50 percent market
share. Its products employ global standards approved by the TIA,
ETSI and ITU organizations, including IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A, and
GMR-1.
Headquartered outside Washington,
D.C., in Germantown,
Maryland, USA, Hughes operates sales and support offices
worldwide, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation
(NASDAQ: SATS), a premier global provider of satellite operations
and digital TV solutions. For additional information about Hughes,
please visit www.hughes.com.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider
of satellite and video delivery solutions. Headquartered in
Englewood, Colo., and conducting
business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in secure
communications technologies through its EchoStar Satellite
Services, EchoStar Technologies Corporation and Hughes Network
Systems business segments.
For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on
Twitter.
©2017 Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company. Hughes
and HughesNet are registered trademarks of Hughes Network Systems,
LLC.
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