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1. MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

2. INDEX
SACNET Networks and Digital Radio
Satellite communications systems
Communications vehicles
Network integration
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3. SACNET – Conception
Secure satellite communications system.
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Star topology Network.
One -1- anchoring station (
g (Hub).
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Twenty -20- remote locations.
High capacity full-duplex links.
Geostationary satellite.
C band operation. Option for Ka band
Modular and open Network.
Centralized management.
IP-based design.
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4. SACNET – Anchoring station
Fixed station operating as communications
node.
node
Full duplex link with each remote location.
One carrier per link (carrier capability up to
2Mbps).
2Mb )
IF interface: L band. Satellite access: C
band.
User channel integration trough Ethernet
interface (IP).
Capability to support customer-provided
encryption.
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5. SACNET – Anchoring station
Indoor equipment
(baseband) and Outdoor
equipment (RDFQ)
Antenna diameter: 4.8m.
Circular l i ti f d
Ci l polarization feed.
Transceiver power: 250W.
QPSK modulation.
modulation
1:1 redundancy for the
radiofrequency subsystem.
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6. SACNET – Remote stations
Modular architecture: baseband
subsystem and radiofrequency
subsystem.
Full duplex link with the anchoring
station.
Single-carrier of up to 2Mbps.
IF interface: L band. Satellite
access: C band.
band
Local Control & Monitoring.
Baseband interface: Ethernet (IP).
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7. SACNET – Remote stations
Indoor equipment (baseband) and Outdoor equipment (radiofrequency).
Antenna diameter: 2.4m.
Circular polarization feed.
Transceiver power: 100W.
QPSK modulation
CONTROLLER
Single design (no redundancies).
IP ROUTER IP SATELLITE
(GATEWAY) TRANSCEIVER
MODEM
C BAND
TX TX
User IP IP L BAND
L BAND TX
channels RX RX RX
IP Vac
Vac
V SPECTRUM
ANALYZER
LNA/LNB
2.4m
ANTENNA
Vac IF DISTRIBUTION
LAPTOP UNIT
COMPUTER
Vac
Vac
Vac
UNINTERRUPTIBLE
POWER SYSTEM and
POWER DISTRIBUTION FANS
INDOOR RACK
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8. SACNET – Centralized network management system
Modular system concept based on several units.
Equipment Control & Monitoring (local and
remote).
Access planning unit.
Network operation unit.
Carrier monitoring unit.
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9. SACNET – Scope of supply
One -1- anchoring station (hub).
Twenty -20- remote stations.
One -1- centralized Network supervision system.
Supply and i t ll ti of th whole N t
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On-Site (hub) acceptance test.
On Site
On-Site (hub) training (Operation & Maintenance)
Maintenance).
Technical documentation (Operation & Maintenance).
One -1- year warranty.
DDU according INCOTERMS 2000.
Civilian works not included.
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10. Networks and communications vehicles integration
Based on TACS system, developed for the
Spanish Army
Army.
Deployed and fielded since 1999.
More than 400 stations have been delivered with
21 diff
different configurations.
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PAM and Andalucía Networks for NATO High
Readiness Forces (L).
12 LEON nodes and 31 MERIDA vehicles have
been delivered to the UME (Spanish Military
Emergency Unit).
State f the t f
St t of th art for emergency networks.
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11. C4ISR ON LINE SYSTEM INTEGRATION
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12. C4ISR ON LINE SYSTEM INTEGRATION
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13. C4ISR ON LINE SYSTEM INTEGRATION
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14. Networks and communications vehicles integration Expertise
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15. Networks and communications vehicles integration Expertise
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16. Networks and communications vehicles integration Expertise
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17. Network and comms vehicles integration Network Deployment
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NIOVE L NIOVE M
CP Bon
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18. NIOVE Communications Media
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19. NIOVE – Vehicle Architecture
Data unit
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ne on BFT software
Positioning sensors
GPS / Inertial on the vehicle
GPS of the PR4G F@stnet
GPS of the communications unit
Interrogator sensors
Sophie MF & PR4G (RBCID)
Telemetric designators
BIFF (STANAG 4579)
Communications unit
C i ti it
Manages the communications
• TETRA/TETRAPOL
• SATCOM/GPRS/UMTS
• VHF/HF
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20. Example: System diagram for shelter station
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21. Vehicle integration Radio communications
VHF-ECCM (PR4G) deployed and in use since 1993
Manufactured under license
More than 6,000 units delivered, another 5,500
contracted and in delivery (F@stnet)
More than 2,000 vehicles delivered with 50 different
configurations for the vehicular stations
Leopardo
Pizarro
Mercurio
Madrid
Centauro
TRC-3000 HF Family
LOS RadiolinksTRC 4000 in IV & V NATO bands
Soldier portable PNR-500 Radiotransceptor
Tactical Equipment for the HF-VHF-UHF bands
Amper collaborates in the developments for the SDR
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22. Digital Radio systems Introduction
Motorola has played a key role in ensuring
that the standard ETSI DMR meet market
needs.
It provides users with professional PMR
radio multi-vendor solution:
A competitive price
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To protect investments
Motorola has played a key role in ensuring
that the standard ETSI DMR meet market
needs.
Provides benefits that allow a digital value.
Provides flexibility to
P id fl ibilit t meet dit diverse needs.
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Facilitates migration from analog systems
safely, quickly and at lower cost.
Maximize the capacity of existing PMR
spectrum
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23. Digital Radio systems – PMR systems
PMR systems
ADVANTAGES:
• All in all
• Easy to maintain
• Proprietary Infrastructure
• Easy to use
• Group Calls
• Economic Terminals
DISADVANTAGES:
• Easy to interfere
• Eavesdroppers
• Low spectral efficiency
• Poor data Tx
• Poor connection to other systems
• Terminal Limited
• Only voice and low speed data
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24. Digital Radio systems – Digital systems
DIGITAL systems
ADVANTAGES:
• Robustness and reliability of the network
• Spectral Efficiency
• Security transfers are in the air interface encryption
• Voice and data
• Terminal Authentication
• All in all
• Emergency calls
• Group Calls
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• Priorities (only TETRA)
• Duplex (only TETRA)
• Integration
DISADVANTAGES:
• Investment in infrastructure
• More locations (only in TETRA)
• Specialized maintenance
• Price of Terminals
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25. Digital Radio systems – TDMA System
TDMA
Double voice capacity
Cheaper and more effective use of radio spectrum
Reduces the cost equipment & license
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26. Digital Radio systems – Improved Talk Time
TDMA
Enhances the durability of the battery up to 40%
Further improvements to the ‘go-to-sleep’ & power management
go to sleep
Analogical & Digital FDMA Digital TDMA
Radio parameters: Radio parameters:
• TX consumption: 1700 mA • TX consumption: 1700 mA
• RX consumption:
p 200 mA • RX consumption:
p 200 mA
• Standby consumption: 60 mA • Standby consumption : 60 mA
• Average consumption: 149 mA • Average consumption: 107 mA
TDMA ratio: 1 TDMA ratio: 2
Talk time: 8hrs Talk time: 11.3hrs
Estimate based on capacity 1200mAh battery with a cycle of using 5/5/90
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27. Digital Radio systems – Improved Audio Quality
Improved Audio Quality
Digital Voice System Inc. (LVSD) + 2 AMBE Vocoder
Background noise suppression
B k d i i
Clear transmission in noisy environments
Noise Reduction at reception
Reduce th i
R d the impact of channel i t f
t f h l interference and white noise
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Data IP Data
Input Interface
Voice Analogue Scrambling RF
Vocoder & Framing Transmission
Input to Digital
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28. Digital Radio systems – Privacy and security
Privacy and security
Digital systems offer inherent protection against involuntary listeners and
scanners.
MOTOTRBOTM also provides ‘scrambler’ protection type (one trillion
codes).
Safer and more competitive users
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29. Digital Radio systems – Integrated Data Capacity
Integrated Data Capacity
Best-in-class GPS module
Integrated Data Modem
I dD M d
Standard UDP / IP - IP Application Compatibility
IP adress (IPv4)
2kbps
2kb approx. protected data slot
t t dd t l t
Future improvements: double transmission capacity with the dual-slot data
Standard USB connection
Text Messaging
Direct radio to radio or through third-party applications
Pre-programmed messages entered via CPS (30 messages)
Increase Productivity and Competitiveness
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30. Digital Radio systems – IP57 Protection
Robust professional working tools
Lighter and smaller than equivalent analog radios
Improved environmental protection
Accelerated Lif T i
A l d Life Testing
Military Standards MIL-STD-810F
IP57
Submersible
Protection against dust
30 min – 1 m water column
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31. Digital Radio systems – Programming
Easy-to-use programming software
Radio accessory port for USB computer interface
Supports multiple languages:
English, German, F
E li h G French, S
h Spanish, I li
i h Italian, R
Russian and P li h
i d Polish.
Basic user interface Advanced user interface
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32. Digital Radio systems – Maintenance
Maintenance and diagnosis in analog mode
No additional digital test equipment required
Application "Air Tracer" from PC
Monitories ffi
M i i traffic on the air to solve problems i the system
h i l bl in h
Identify configuration issues
USB
over-air
Air Tracer
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33. Digital Radio systems – Migration
DIGITAL
ANALOG
Easy migration with minimal cost
MOTOTRBOTM radios enable analog operation
Analog and Digital coexistence in the same spectrum
Compliant with existing specifications:
EN300 086
EN300 113
Digital Mode Channel simple access
Supports channel spacing of 12.5, 20 & 25kHz
Does not require the client to change its frequency plan
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34. Digital Radio systems – Migration phases
MIGRATION PHASES – PHASE 1
CURRENT RADIOS Support
Analog / Digital
Analog Digital Benefits
Repeater in ‘Local’ mode
Analog repeater Channel 1
Direct analog
connection
OR
MOTOTRBOTM MOTOTRBOTM
Direct digital
connection
MOTOTRBOTM repeater Analog 010011010110010010
(in analog mode) Repeater
Channel 1
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35. Digital Radio systems – Migration phases
MIGRATION PHASES – PHASE 2
MOTOTRBOTM
Full benefits of the
digital
di it l system
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MOTOTRBOTM repeater
2 digital channels
in digital mode
MOTOTRBOTM
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36. THANKS!
Contact : Yannick Gaillac,
email: y.gaillac@starsightproject.com
Mob : +44 7968 761 952
info@aerosertec.com