Satcom
Direct proudly introduces Satcom Direct Router (SDR,) its very first
certified aviation hardware product. The new router will be able to
manage cabin communications, support software apps, and provide 3G/4G
connectivity using any satellite communications system.
The
SDR can be integrated with any satellite communications system. Of
note amongst the softapps it supports are the moving map app by
Satcom Direct, the Flight Tracker iPhone/iPad by FlightAware, and
apps that enables command and control of satellite links and
real-time reports on connection.
Users
can use different constellations at the same time. They can also
smoothly switch between different satcom networks such as L-, Ku-,
Ka-, and X-band. Flight departments can use the latter capability to
split Wi-Fi traffic on the router. This lets them provide the
connection with the highest speed to the aircraft owner. It also
ensures that the passengers can access the network with the mnost
bandwidth for the best performance.
SDR
is compatible with DO-160G and DO-178B Level E (soon D) standards.
Furthermore, Satcom Direct is securing supplemental type certificate
approvals so that the SDR can be installed on business jets.
The
SDR is compatible with Inmarsat Swift 64 and SwiftBroadband satcoms
by Cobham, EMS, Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, and Thrane & Thrane.
It can also be integrated with ViaSat’s Yonder and Gulfstream’s
BBML. Finally, it is compatible with Global Xpress, the upcoming
satellite broadband service from Inmarsat.
The
SDR will enter commercial availability in May. It will be available
through a dealer network. Satcom Direct will support the dealers by
ensuring the proper installation of the SDR.
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