Airborne ISR
Enhanced situational awareness for operational command and troops on the ground.
End-to-end SATCOM to optimise A-ISR operations
Secure, reliable, global connectivity that supports mission goals.
SATCOM can be a game changer, with a wide range of new services and equipment for A-ISR aircraft.
Those flying Airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (A-ISR) missions, have a unique requirement to securely offload huge amounts of data from the aircraft to mission command. Data can include raw video from sensors, secure chat and voice communications. A-ISR missions also feature an intense focus on security and reliability, particularly because the implications of losing connectivity can have very real life-threatening consequences.
A-ISR platforms vary widely from King Airs, to UAVs, to helicopters and others, which means understanding the aircraft, and the requirements are key to unlocking augmented capabilities.
The good news is that the Satellite Communications (SATCCOM) ecosystem is dynamic, offering new services and equipment that are increasingly being applied to A-ISR programs. Defense organizations around the globe are benefiting from the secure, reliable, global connectivity on offer to enhance their mission effectiveness.
Generally speaking, adding connectivity to any aircraft is complex. Despite this, Eclipse Global Connectivity is a strong, reliable partner in your pursuit to acquire SATCOM for your A-ISR platform. There are numerous considerations and decisions to be made, but Eclipse Global Connectivity brings to bear extensive experience to help you navigate such a project and achieve your mission objectives.
We offer a complete end-to-end solution from the industry’s most respected satellite operators including Inmarsat, Iridium, Intelsat, ViaSat, Thuraya, and Eutelsat and leading OEMs, such as Honeywell, Thales, Rockwell Collins, Scotty, Cobham, and Miltope, among others.
As a respected and trusted partner, we can offer you:
- Aircraft surveys
- Airborne and ground hardware
- Software applications for A-ISR
- System selection, design and integration
- Airworthiness certification – through Eclipse Technics
- Satellite airtime and provisioning
- Project management
In addition, our Aero+ Suite of Software Tools offers enhanced management and security for A-ISR satellite connectivity.
What you can do with Aero+ for your A-ISR mission:
- Create a secure, customised airborne network with the Bandwidth Assignment and Security Tools
- Filter Domain, IP and device to protect the aircraft from viruses and other security risks. End-to-end AES-256 level encryption for IP-data, optimised and developed for airborne SATCOM implementations
- Monitor network status, with the Monitoring Tool
- Trouble-shoot with Diagnostics and Support
Additionally, you can use the Aero+ Channel Bonding Tool to aggregate multiple Inmarsat SwiftBroadband streaming channels for higher speed and better system performance.
Our team of experts, possesses a thorough understanding and years of satellite, A-ISR and aviation experience. We’ll work with you to every step of the way to:
- Define your A-ISR requirements
- Review, assess and recommend solutions tailored specifically to your mission requirement
- Architect the most effective system to ensure it will adapt to future requirements
- Manage the relationship with the MRO, or prime contractor responsible for the aircraft installation
