Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin and Rockwell Collins Demo First K-band Satellite Connectivity With 3-Inch Antenna
August 11 2004 - 10:29AM
PR Newswire (US)
Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin and Rockwell Collins Demo First
K-band Satellite Connectivity With 3-Inch Antenna MELBOURNE, Fla.,
Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), in
cooperation with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Ft. Worth,
Texas, and Rockwell Collins Government Systems, Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
recently demonstrated a first-ever small-diameter, multi-function
advanced data link prototype antenna that accurately receives
signals from military communications satellites. The specialized,
phased array antenna, developed by Harris under a cooperative
R&D effort with Lockheed Martin, is less than three inches in
diameter and ideal for use onboard military fighter jets and for
other tactical applications. "Harris is a leader in
high-performance, high-density phased array antennas that cover a
broad range of frequency bands and address the unique and harsh
demands of space, airborne, shipboard and ground-mobile
environments," said Dan Pearson, president, Department of Defense
Programs business unit, Harris Government Communications Systems
Division (GCSD). "This first-of-its-kind, K-band downlink-capable,
three-inch antenna opens the door to a wide range of new
applications that will allow satellites in this frequency band to
link with tactical airborne platforms, particularly stealth
aircraft such as the F/A-22 and F-35, which require much smaller,
lighter antennas. We are very pleased with the success of this
demonstration, and the strong cooperative effort among all those
involved." The new antenna is the first small-diameter phased array
that can support air-to-air communications and also provide
reception of K-band satellite communications signals. It was
integrated with Rockwell Collins' Single Channel Anti-jam
Manportable (SCAMP) Terminal down conversion and modem hardware.
The antenna was subsequently able to support successful end-to-end
communications at the maximum low data rate of 2,400 bps. Harris
GCSD, one of four divisions within Harris Corporation, conducts
advanced research studies, develops prototypes, and produces and
supports state-of-the-art, assured communications(TM) systems and
information solutions that solve the mission-critical
communications challenges of its military and government customers,
while serving as the technology base for the company's diverse
commercial businesses. Harris Corporation, which also provides
tactical radio, broadcast, microwave, and network support products
and systems, serves customers in more than 150 countries.
Additional information about Harris can be found at
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Corporation CONTACT: Sleighton Meyer, Government Communications
Systems Division, Harris Corporation, +1-321-727-6514, or ; or Tom
Hausman Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, or , both of
Harris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/
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