One page overview of BLOSMM

1. BLOSMM - BeyOnd Line Of Sight MOBiLe MeSh
proviDes Wireless inTerneT like ConneCTiviTy for forWArD DeployeD WArfighTers
» A Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) data relay for voice, video and data The Problem; Limited bandwidth for forward deployed warfighters.
» A unique capability to locate and track forward deployed teams, sensors or robots The Solution; BLOSMM, a communication payload for small UAV’s (Tier 1.5 - 3 including Fire Scout),
» A Tactical Edge Network (TEN) extension that connects teams with each other and their command extends the tactical edge network and brings broadband communication to the troops who need
» Very low Size, Weight and Power (SWAP) designed for deployment on small Unmanned it most, the forward deployed warfighter. BLOSMM enables Internet like’ connectivity to the military’s
Air Vehicles (UAVs) Global Information Grid (GIG).
» A flexible and timely capability, controlled by the local command to conduct more missions
at lower cost, improve situational awareness and operational effectiveness, protect the With BLOSMM aboard the UAV has the ability to locate and track forward deployed teams and set up
warfighter and save lives a broadband communication link between the teams and their command. This flexible, man-portable,
low cost system can be launched quickly and covers up to 100 km2 in 10 min. BLOSMM is designed to
BLOSMM SpOtBeaM eSa trackS connect with low power radios ideal for the dismounted forward deployed warfighters (ie. without the
and cOMMunicateS with benefit of the high power radios on a HMMWV (Humvee))
teaMS On the grOund
The problem: neTCenTriC bAnDWiDTh everyWhere exCepT
fOr the fOrward depLOyed warfighter
SPOTBEAM ESA
BLOSMM is actually two independent
radio/antenna systems.
» An Air to Air system for long range links
» Air to Ground system to connect with low power gig (gLOBaL infOrMatiOn grid)
warfighter radios
The Air to Ground system is an electronically
steered SpotBeam ESA antenna controlled by a
SpotTrack technology enabled radio. Using a Spot-
Beam ESA increases the link gain and allows com- SpotTrack Auto Steering
munication with low power radios on the ground. It Locks onto Ground Team Radio
also preserves spectrum, a valuable commodity on
the battle field and prevents interference between
neighboring systems.
SpotBeam eSa advantages
» Focuses the signal to a spot on the ground and The soluTion: blosmm exTenDs The TACTiCAl eDge neTWork
prevents interference with neighboring systems
» Provides a high gain Air to Ground connection which
increases range and improves communication with
low power warfighter radios
» Supports locating and tracking teams, robots and
sensors when integrated with the SpotTrack radio
technology
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