PM WIN-T - Project Manager Warfighter Information Network - Tactical

PHOENIX

Mission

Phoenix/Super High Frequency (SHF) provides multi-band capability in the SHF range that operates over commercial and military SHF satellites for Army Expeditionary Signal Battalions (ESBs) and is the Warfighter's primary means of reachback communications.

Description

Phoenix/SHF is a tactical satellite terminal that operates using various military and commercial frequencies and allows Soldiers to transmit and receive high bandwidth voice, video and data similar to shipboard communications. It is designed to operate 24 hours per day, seven day per week and provides assured and reliable communications throughout the world.

Capabilities

  • Operates in Military X and Ka Band and Commercial C and Ku Bands with Data Rate up to 20 Mbps (50Mbps with "D" terminal)
  • Qualified for the military environment: Temperature, Shock, Vibration
  • High-capacity, Inter- and Intra-Theater data range extension over Commercial and Military satellites
  • Can interface with other strategic networks via Standardized Tactical Entry Points (STEP) or strategic assets
  • The terminal provides highly mobile, strategically transportable, wide band communications capability and displaces selected AN/TSC-85/93 terminals at Expeditionary Signal Battalions and complements the AN/TSC-85/93 Service Life Extension Program (SLEP)