Atlas Elektronik, Tesat Spacecom and Synopta have signe an agreement for the joint development of a high-speed data network that will enable naval vessels to interconnect their combat systems and, for example, exchange large quantities of reconnaissance data in real time. As a result, forces on missions will be able to update their tactical situation pictures continuously and without any time lag, enabling them to respond to immediate threats. The new capability will enhance the security of the ships and their crews considerably.
Under the terms of the agreement the three partners are implementing innovative hybrid technology in that a radio connection with a very high bandwidth is supplemented by an integrated optical link of extremely broad bandwidth. This hybrid connection is available during all weather conditions and forms the backbone of the high-speed link. Besides transmission speed, the focus of development is on reliability. The system is being designed for reliable and automatic operation on naval vessels and for easy integration on board.
The first systems capable of interconnecting ships within a particular operational area will already be rolled out this year. In the second phase, a satellite network will be used to connect vessels beyond the boundaries of their operational area, even globally. Atlas Elektronik, Tesat-Spacecom and Synopta will also team up for this phase. The foremost objective of these activities is to provide new capabilities for maritime systems in the sense of true “network centric warfare”.
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