Aerostat Capabilities
Center of Excellence for HA payload research
- Fully deployable mobile remote sensing and communications platform
- Capabilities:
- Night flights
- Payload bay for tests - 25.5 inches high, 21.5 inches wide and 48 inches long
- 250 lb payloads integrated from any source
- Current maximum altitude of 3000 ft. AGL subject to local FAA approval
- Two experienced operational teams of four for extended operational utility
Surveillance Capabilities
- Geo-referenced imaging-ability to mosaic images and provide technicolor ground pictures
- Passive bi-static radar testing
- Modeling and Simulation of surveillance systems from various altitudes
- Modularized payload bay for vibration mitigation
- Proven technologies with field experience in Alaska
Communications Capabilities
- Mobile Wi-Fi Network
- Private cellular data network and VoIP from an Aerostat
- Persistent radio communications platform
- 20 channels on the cellular switch (QDBS)
- 11 mile line-of-sight range with 30 watt amps
Power Capabilities
- 1600W power system for 3000 ft applications
- Motor generator and emergency battery
- HALE power and weight analysis capabilities
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