Hughes, Partners Demo Integrated Mobile Satcom Tech

Hughes Network Systems, Klas Telecom, GetSAT and NexTech Solutions have collaborated to demonstrate a mobile satellite communications platform for voice, data and video connectivity.

The integrated communications-on-the move satcom technology worked to facilitate high-definition video call among six participants located in different locations when the system was mounted on a sports utility vehicle as well as on a U.S. Navy watercraft during tests conducted June 28 and 29 in Virginia, Klas Telecom said Tuesday.

“Both the land and maritime vehicles were maneuvering at top speeds,” said Louis Pacheco, NTS director of engineering.

The COTM system is comprised of a Klas Telecom-made Voyager 8 baseband kit that runs the Acano video collaboration software, a Sonus VX voice gateway and a Riverbed-built Virtual Steelhead appliance for data bandwidth management.

The demonstration team attached a GetSAT-built Micro Satellite antenna to the roof of the SUV and onboard the ship.

Hughes provided Internet connection for the demonstration through a 5.9-foot satellite dish and HM100 modem.