The Highband Networking Radio integrates directive-beam technology with mobile, ad hoc mesh networking, and achieves burst data rates of up to 54 Mbps. It has been implemented on a variety of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and airship platforms, including piloted aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems. Applications of the Highband Networking Waveform and HNR extend to numerous scenarios, including terrestrial tactical communications augmented by air-to-ground and air-to-air nodes, as well as air-and-missile defense missions. The waveform and radio also can be used to extend the battlespace network into the maritime force contingent, connecting expeditionary forces with near-shore support and blue-water platforms. HNR was recently deployed to the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Assault Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team in Baghdad.
Satnews Daily
February 16th, 2009
Harris' High Road With Highband Net Radio
Harris Corporation's (NYSE:HRS) new Highband Networking Radio (HNRTM) provided interoperable, long-range backbone communications for stationary, on-the-move and airborne platforms, including the Boeing A160T Hummingbird Unmanned Aerial System, at the U.S. Army's C4ISR On-the-Move Event at Fort Dix, New Jersey.
The radio was co-developed with BAE Systems. The event was held this past summer and marked the Army's largest-ever Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) and networking technology demonstration. The airborne communications layer provided by the A160T Hummingbird unmanned aerial system allowed Harris to demonstrate the system's ability to bridge air/ground communications between two geographically dispersed networks. The Army exercise also demonstrated that the Harris system could operate in both C-band and Ku-band simultaneously within a single, integrated network, thereby providing Brigade-and-above echelon commands with robust communications for tactical operations. During the exercise, 11 C-band and Ku-band HNR systems were demonstrated. Harris intends to support and participate in C4ISR OTM E09 and continue to leverage its relevant environment to further develop and accelerate features and capabilities in the HNR system.
The Highband Networking Radio integrates directive-beam technology with mobile, ad hoc mesh networking, and achieves burst data rates of up to 54 Mbps. It has been implemented on a variety of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and airship platforms, including piloted aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems. Applications of the Highband Networking Waveform and HNR extend to numerous scenarios, including terrestrial tactical communications augmented by air-to-ground and air-to-air nodes, as well as air-and-missile defense missions. The waveform and radio also can be used to extend the battlespace network into the maritime force contingent, connecting expeditionary forces with near-shore support and blue-water platforms. HNR was recently deployed to the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Assault Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team in Baghdad.
The Highband Networking Radio integrates directive-beam technology with mobile, ad hoc mesh networking, and achieves burst data rates of up to 54 Mbps. It has been implemented on a variety of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and airship platforms, including piloted aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems. Applications of the Highband Networking Waveform and HNR extend to numerous scenarios, including terrestrial tactical communications augmented by air-to-ground and air-to-air nodes, as well as air-and-missile defense missions. The waveform and radio also can be used to extend the battlespace network into the maritime force contingent, connecting expeditionary forces with near-shore support and blue-water platforms. HNR was recently deployed to the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Assault Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team in Baghdad.