Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Satcom Direct aviation router makes its debut

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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