Looking back on 2011, the advances in speed and throughput of SATCOM signals have resulted in significant breakthroughs for airborne satellite communications. Similar to when battery technology enabled smaller military communications packs in support of the warfighter, technological airborne innovations are adding value to help the military meet its missions for both homeland security and disaster support. Airborne’s achievements include the ability to upload full-motion video while in flight, giving the military a bird’s eye view for intelligence, surveillance and recognizance. Airborne communications can be used for command assignments, target information imagery, and imagery of natural and man-made disasters.
Successful airborne testing with the leading government agencies and the military this year has paved the way for next-generation, secure airborne video, voice and data communications. This year saw many organizations deploy airborne missions that standardized on iDirect Government Technologies (iGT) network equipment to provide service. Feedback from customers indicates that they are amazed with the technological advances that have led to such high data rates approaching 14Mb/s off a moving aircraft.
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