The document describes the Movement Tracking System (MTS) LITE, which utilizes commercial satellites to provide location tracking and two-way messaging capabilities. The MTS LITE has three configurations: a push button unit for vehicles (BC-1), a mobile tablet unit for vehicles (BC-3), and a control station tablet (BC-4). The systems operate using L-band frequency signals and have capabilities like panic alarms, location updates every 60 seconds, and message delivery in under 10 seconds. Instructions are provided on installing, operating, and integrating the MTS LITE units with mapping software.
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Editor's Notes
Concept of Operations: (Read Introduction page)
We will touch on the L-Band Characteristics go into detail with the system description, spend some time discussing integration, and finish with MTS Configurations.
The L band is chosen for its reliability. While working with the US Army I preformed a “bad weather test” involving message transmissions in heavy rain, thunder storms and snow. The results were 100% through put in under 10 seconds. In addition all GPS position reports were within 10 meters of the actual location.
L-band mobile frequencies Bent pipe access at satellite (no on-board processing) Short packet burst (<55 msec per position report) Asynchronous, direct sequence CDMA Waveform spread at rates from 21 kcps to 1.35 Mcps Most transmit/receive parameters are re-programmable over the air -40F – 149F Reliable balanced signals 810E – Vibration/Sand/Humidity 461E – Electromagnetic Interference 463E – Wet Locations
This technology has many valuable features Global coverage using GEO satellites End-to-end encryption (header plus payload) Low probability of intercept and detect (LPI/LPD) Near real-time packet delivery (under 10 seconds) Remote monitoring of system-wide communications Virtual private network capable Transceiver capable of hosting simple applications Guaranteed packet delivery mode Anonymous hub-to-mobile packet delivery Fielded, Proven Satellite Solution Over 2,600 Army Movement Tracking System units fielded Over 1,300 BFT systems fielded with L-band comms Global Solution Demonstrated in Europe, Middle East, Southwest Asia, Korea, Venezuela, and Indonesia Efficient Solution Configurable for variety of missions Dependable Communications Performance Satellite transceiver worldwide compatible One network provider worldwide Full encryption on position reports and messages
MTS LITE is the lite version of MTS which is used by the US Military world wide. The software is basically the same with few exceptions. The hardware is upgraded using a touch screen tablet, embedded GPS receiver, and cigarette lighter adapter for power. It allows the entire unit to be transferred from vehicle to vehicle in 5 minutes.
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L-band mobile frequencies Bent pipe access at satellite (no on-board processing) Short packet burst (<55 msec per position report) Asynchronous, direct sequence CDMA Waveform spread at rates from 21 kcps to 1.35 Mcps Most transmit/receive parameters are re-programmable over the air
L-band mobile frequencies Bent pipe access at satellite (no on-board processing) Short packet burst (<55 msec per position report) Asynchronous, direct sequence CDMA Waveform spread at rates from 21 kcps to 1.35 Mcps Most transmit/receive parameters are re-programmable over the air.
During startup one may name or rename the units “BN” or bumper number. Each unit is know to others by the name given in this process.
A red status bar lights up to show messages waiting. To read a message just press the F1 function key located on the front of the tablet. Note the yellow “trace” on the vehicle bottom right. This unit chose the name “M” and we elected to see a time and date stamp attached to this unit.
Here is a screen shot from Tapestry showing all but the US Military units filtered.
This screen shot shows the “Panic Alert” placing the unit in the center of the screen with information in red. Tests from Comtech’s MTS mobile units through the Tapestry data server to the LMCC in Baghdad show 20 second averages from push to alarm. The information on the screen allows quick response to the location.
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