2. 2 /2 / SWAP versus Capability – Impact of Technology
Size, Weight and Power of Equipment
Data Throughput Capability
Desert Storm Somalia and Rwanda Enduring and Iraqi Freedom Current Operations
(1990) 1993 2001-2010 2010-Present
16Kbps (128Kbps) 512Kbps 2Mbps to 4Mbps 2Mbps to 40Mbps
Voice and Fax Voice and Data Voice, Data, Video EOIP
5Ton Trucks HMMWV HMMWV or 14 Transit Cases Man-Pack or Fly-Away
20 Foot Dish 8 and 16 Foot Dish 2.4M Dish 65cm, 95cm, 1.3m
60KW Generators 30KW Generators 10KW Generators Military Batteries/Multi-Power
What is a Man-Pack? Broadband capable, Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) compliant for overhead
storage on commercial aircraft.
What is a Fly-Away? Broadband capable, Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) compliant for checked
baggage on commercial aircraft with no overweight
restrictions..
3. 3 /3 / Technological Life Cycle
For many years, the technological life cycle was primarily associated
with computers, televisions, cellular phones, and similar small devices
Starting in 2005, the technological lifecycle began to include the actual
satellites being launched
Improved power
Improved power management
The improved capabilities of the satellites has allowed manufacturers to
reduce the size (aperture) of the remote terminals
The reduced size of the terminals has allowed
Reduction in terminal power needs (e.g. number of batteries)
Which results in reduced weight
Reduced weight and reduced power allow a modular approach in
engineering the satellite terminal resulting in easy to swap apertures
sizes, multiple swappable modems, and easy transition between
different bands
4. 4 /4 / Tampa Microwave – Family of SATCOM Terminals
Modular Family of SATCOM terminals for X, Ku, and Ka
(commercial and military bands)
Common modules across entire family
Specially designed for the
Light/Expeditionary/Dismounted User
High performance, auto-assist tuning, lightweight
No fans, AC/DC/battery power, No tools
Rucksack transportable, FAA overhead or checkable
5. 5 /5 / Family of Baseband
Scalable Family of Baseband
From Executive Comms to Tactical Tech Control Facility
Common modules across entire family
Engineered for Ease of Use
No fans, AC/DC/battery power, No tools
FAA overhead or checkable
7. 7 /7 / CopaSAT, North America
Match terminal with baseband
to provide expeditionary C4ISR
from small (two person) team
up to Command Post element
– common modules, common
components, on-demand
services; hardware re-
purposing; mission
configurable solution..
CopaSAT, N.A mission is to provide turnkey solutions
to customers requiring ruggedized, low-SWAP, high
throughput solutions focused on expeditionary and
continuity requirements.
The first provider of worldwide X, Ku, Ka, and Ku 30B
satellite services, hardware, and support personnel.
Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Contingency
Operations (On-Demand) capability for Natural and
Man-Made Disaster Scenarios
8. 8 /8 / Future
High throughput Satellites, such as INMARSAT Global Express, Intelsat
Epic, Quantum operational in near-term, e.g. 2017-2020).
High Throughput Satellite (HTS) leading to continued reduction in
remote terminal size for same or better throughput.
Increased ability to perform On the Move due to reduced antenna sizes
for all types of vehicles (Sea, air, land).
Increased ability to perform MESH resulting in bandwidth savings (one
hop). Maybe true end to end service as simple as the cell phone is also
part of the future.
9. 9 /9 / Partnering Opportunities for Polish Companies
Integration
Logistics
Software Development/Translation
Field Service Support
Market Entry into non-MoD markets (e.g. Oil/Gas, First Responders,
Emergency Management)
Facilities
Current Polish Partners
KenBIT
Thales
