Adaptable Solutions for Airborne Needs

Today, advancements in satellite technology are making it possible to deliver cost-effective broadband communications services to aircraft operating at very high rates of speed. As a result of these advancements, commercial, government, and military organizations alike are leveraging the power of broadband by satellite in the air.

Providing voice, video, and high-speed data services to and from airborne platforms anywhere, Hughes airborne solutions feature speeds five times greater than previous technology. Ideal for meeting government and commercial requirements for comprehensive, net- centric airborne communications around the world, Hughes airborne solutions deliver ground-breaking performance at an affordable cost.

Hughes Advanced Aeronautical Technology

Hughes has successfully implemented its innovative HX broadband satellite system in a range of applications to meet the challenges unique to the airborne environment. Hughes airborne solutions feature:

• Air-to-ground user data rates of over 2 Mbps enabling advanced services such as full D-1 video resolution
• Automated Doppler motion compensation – counterbalances frequency shifts to enable the satellite link to function correctly
• Satellite switch control – switches from one satellite to another rapidly and transparently to end users
• Automatic signal power management – prevents adjacent satellite interference
• Seamless satellite transponder handover and preservation of TCP/ IP connections – maintains the user’s connection and minimizes impact on system operation during handover
• Web acceleration – provides prefetching and caching to enhance Web application performance

Supports Any System Platform

Hughes solutions enable sophisticated, realtime IP applications which includes streaming live video links back to operating centers at multi- megabit data rates. Utilizing an advanced HX hub installed at the Hughes Network Operations Center, Hughes Airborne Services are delivered over dedicated bandwidth channels to ensure high quality, high availability, and the highest throughput possible.

Advanced Antennas

Hughes works with third-party antenna manufacturers to provide full system integration of low-profile and standard antennas for ARINC 429 and GPS-based interfaces. Developed by engineers with deep expertise in airborne technology and services, these advanced antennas support any airborne system platform. Cost-effective and lightweight, they install quickly and can be customized to meet customer requirements.

Low-profile Antennas

• Efficient operation with low drag
• Under 100 lbs.
• Longer time on station
• Fuselage-mount

Standard Antennas

• Best look angle
• Under 150 lbs.
• Flexible
• Low mounting real estate required
• Fuselage-mount, hatch-mount, or tail-mount

Meeting Airborne Broadband Requirements Today

However critical or complex the requirement, count on Hughes for comprehensive, end-to-end airborne communications solutions—today.

About Hughes

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) is the global leader in providing broadband satellite networks and services for large enterprises, governments, small businesses, and consumers. Its broadband satellite products are based on global standards approved by the TIA, ETSI, and ITU standards organizations, including IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A and GMR-1. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 2.2 million systems to customers in over 100 countries.