Introduction to BLOSMM
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BLOSMM is a communication payload deployed on small UAVs that provides wireless internet-like connectivity for forward deployed warfighters. It extends the tactical edge network to connect remote teams to their command over 100 km2 within 10 minutes using a low-power electronically steered antenna. This flexible and timely solution improves situational awareness for frontline troops without relying on high-power vehicles.
Introduction to BLOSMM
- 1. BLOSMM - BeyOnd Line Of Sight MOBiLe MeSh proviDes Wireless inTerneT like ConneCTiviTy for forWArD DeployeD WArfighTers ยป A Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) data relay for voice, video and data The Problem; Limited bandwidth for forward deployed warfighters. ยป A unique capability to locate and track forward deployed teams, sensors or robots The Solution; BLOSMM, a communication payload for small UAVโs (Tier 1.5 - 3 including Fire Scout), ยป 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 ยป Very low Size, Weight and Power (SWAP) designed for deployment on small Unmanned it most, the forward deployed warfighter. BLOSMM enables Internet likeโ connectivity to the militaryโs Air Vehicles (UAVs) Global Information Grid (GIG). ยป 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. ยป An Air to Air system for long range links ยป 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 ยป Focuses the signal to a spot on the ground and The soluTion: blosmm exTenDs The TACTiCAl eDge neTWork prevents interference with neighboring systems ยป Provides a high gain Air to Ground connection which increases range and improves communication with low power warfighter radios ยป Supports locating and tracking teams, robots and sensors when integrated with the SpotTrack radio technology AhlTek enTrรฉe Wireless, llC โข WWW.AhlTek.Com โข ConTACT: DAviD Ahlgren, โข Ahlgren@AhlTek.Com, โข 877 364 5424