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Overview of Airborne Communications Systems Thales Defense & Security, Inc. provides communications solutions across a myriad of operational environments, including airborne systems. The company has leveraged the core technology of the AN/PRC‐148 and AN/PRC‐154 families of radios into solutions for airborne platforms where size, weight, and power (SWAP) present critical challenges. The company’s growing portfolio of airborne communications systems includes: Multichannel, Multiband Airborne Radio (MMAR)
The MMAR repackages two AN/PRC‐148 JTRS Enhanced Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radios (JEMs) into an airborne‐qualified Air Transport Radio (ATR)‐style enclosure specifically targeted at airborne VHF/UHF communications/relay payload applications. It supports dual independent radios or retransmission with cross‐banding configuration. With integrated co‐site filtering, the MMAR is uniquely suited to reduce interference from other emitters on the platform. With its integrated VoIP capability, it is able to easily integrate into airborne networks, allowing for remote
command and control via the MMAR’s hosted web paged Graphic User Interface (GUI). The rugged design of the MMAR meets the environmental extremes of airborne platforms. It retains a small size, light weight, and low power, providing excellent support to a range of operations that include Aerostat, High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE), Extended Range/Multi‐Purpose (ER/MP), and other tactical unmanned airborne missions. The MMAR is currently fielded on more than a dozen platforms and payloads that include aerostats, high altitude airships, and fixed wing tactical UAVs.
Multichannel Airborne Radio with SRW (MARS) The MARS is a low cost, SWAP solution for airborne platforms. It repackages two radio channels—one narrowband AN/PRC‐148 JEM radio board set and one wideband AN/PRC‐154A Rifleman Radio board set—into an airborne‐qualified ATR enclosure to provide the smallest and lightest two‐channel airborne radio on the market. The MARS is specifically targeted at airborne VHF/UHF/L‐band communications and relay applications. For maximum mission flexibility, it supports two independent radio channels. With integrated co‐site filtering, the MARS is uniquely suited to reduce interference to/from other transceivers on the platform. With its Ethernet interface, it easily integrates into current and future IP networks, allowing for integrated VoIP audio functionality and remote command and control via the MARS hosted web paged graphic user interface. The rugged design of the MARS meets the environmental extremes of rotary‐wing platforms, while providing small size, light weight, and low power requirements.
The MARS narrowband communications core is built around the AN/PRC‐148 JEM, the most widely fielded, Type‐1, JTRS handheld radio on the market today. With more than 200,000 AN/PRC 148 radios deployed around the globe, the MARS has field‐proven support for all legacy and current narrowband waveforms (SINCGARS, AM/FM, HAVEQUICK, Narrowband SATCOM, and SATCOM IW).
The MARS wideband communications core is built around the AN/PRC‐154A Rifleman Radio. The AN/PRC‐154 family of tactical radios comprises the most widely fielded Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW)‐based radios on the market today, with more than 20,000 radios produced. The MARS currently supports SRW version SRW1.0C functionality and will evolve with the HMS Program of Record radio functionality.
Airborne PRC‐6809 The ARC‐6809 is a repackaged PRC‐6809 Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radio with the proper power conditioning and filtering for airborne applications. The ARC‐6809 supports all functionality of the PRC‐6809 MBITR and covers a frequency band of 30 to 512 MHz with 5 Watts RF output. The ARC‐6809 supports AM, FM, clear HAVEQUICK I/II, and ECCM waveforms.
SRW Tactical Airborne Relay (STAR) The STAR is the lightest SRW payload to date providing airborne qualified SRW mesh network functionality and is fully interoperable with both Thales and General Dynamics SRW Rifleman Radios. The STAR adapts the AN/PRC‐154A Rifleman Radio to the airborne environment by enhancing the vibration and shock performance of the handheld unit while also providing a 28V DC aircraft power interface and bulkhead mounting provisions. The STAR retains all of the AN/PRC‐154A interfaces allowing re‐use of the existing accessories for the AN/PRC‐154A and is fully upgradeable with all future AN/PRC‐154A software releases. Expedient Retransmit Kit The Expedient Retransmit Kit uses two PRC6809 Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radios without batteries. Developed to meet the more SWAP‐dependent airborne uses, the Expedient Retransmit Kit provides full retransmission capabilities, including optional ECCM, in a minimum SWAP package to extend radio linkage or overcome obstacles that prevent line‐of‐sight operation. The repeater function is non‐CCI and crypto transparent.
JTRS Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit (HMS) SFF‐B
Co‐developed under the JTRS HMS program with prime contractor General Dynamics, the SFF‐B is the first JTRS embeddable, two‐channel, Type‐1 networking radio. It supports both the SINCGARS waveforms and SRW.
The small footprint facilitates easy integration and can be tailored per platform mechanical configuration needs. Interfaces support a wide array of devices to meet multiple mission requirements. External RF control supports various third party power amplifiers. It is compatible with multiple vehicular and body‐worn displays. It connects to VIC systems via a platform adapter. The SFF‐B is EMI/EMC compliant and compatible with legacy key fill devices. It also features separation of RF channels. An optional internal SAASM GPS is available. Note: Photos are not to scale. Thales Defense & Security, Inc. ● 22605 Gateway Center Drive ● Clarksburg, MD 20871 Toll-Free: 1-800-914-0303 ● Phone: 240-864-7643 ● Fax: 240-864-7920 www.thalesdsi.com ● [email protected] 6004:6:050214:V8