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From Land, Sea, or Air

Posted on: Wednesday, 5 May 2004, 06:00 CDT

New Technology Provides Better Communication

New satellite terminals, together with portable application equipment, are responsible for more efficient communications from all sorts of locations. It is now possible to enjoy live video communication, data collaboration, store & forward video, and even the Internet from difficult and remote locations on

the ground, from ships in the middle of the Ocean, and from moving aircraft. Users such as the US Army and Marines in Iraq, the German Army and navy, the Italian Civil Protection Agency, the Dutch Fire Brigade, the Australian Coast Watch as well as several TV broadcasters are using specialised equipment produced by Scotty Corporation in Austria connected to Inmarsat satellite equipment for live command and control, surveillance, and telemedicine applications.

The technology making this advanced form of communication available comprises of Inmarsat satellite terminals and application hardware. This combination provides video and data 64 or 128 kbit/s from very portable, easy to set up kit. Furthermore, the newest Inmarsat tracking antennas manufactured by various companies around the world include not only maritime versions but also those which can be outfitted on vehicles, helicopters, and fast moving airplanes. Military, broadcast, and emergency relief organisations around the world are using this service provided by Inmarsat, which is especially convenient because it is completely compatible to terrestrial ISDN networks internationally.

By combining the satellite dish with reliable and powerful end devises, very powerful and convenient communication is available. The Scotty Tele-Transport Corporation in Austria manufacturers an especially popular end device called the Scotty Mobile VideoCommunication Unit. Customers around the world are employing this portable and rugged device for live videoconferencing, data collaboration, store and forward video, fax, and Internet. This equipment, also available in a 19" rack version for ships and vehicles, has been deployed in places like Afghanistan and Iraq for briefings, combat camera reporting, and command and control. It provides personnel in the field the best form of communication possible from portable equipment.

The Scotty Corporation also specialises in making their equipment compatible to NATO standard encryption devices.

Copyright Moench Verlagsgesellschaft mbH Mar 2004

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