Eutelsat approval for unique new stabilised VSAT antennas and live demonstrations of Inmarsat Global Xpress service
NAB 2017 (Booth # OE1302), Las Vegas - NAB Show
regular Cobham is bringing a host of innovative satellite
communication technology to its booth at the Las Vegas Convention
Center this year, including its unique EXPLORER 8000 stabilised
VSAT antenna systems, which are now approved for operation on
Eutelsat's network, in addition to class-leading Inmarsat Global
Xpress antennas and portable Inmarsat BGAN systems. Cobham's NAB
Show booth has been designed to demonstrate the diverse EXPLORER
portfolio's ability to provide high bandwidth and reliability for
even the most demanding outside broadcast applications.
Leading the charge is the brand new 1.2 meter EXPLORER 8120 VSAT
Auto-Acquire, Drive-Away Antenna System providing
'Comms-On-The-Pause' operation with high-speed connectivity and
unmatched link stability, achieved due to the use of Dynamic
Pointing Correction, a stabilisation technology unique to Cobham
EXPLORER antennas. This sophisticated technology maintains a strong
link to the satellite to allow for uninterrupted HD multi-media
streaming or data transmission should the vehicle move on its
suspension due to people getting in and out, high winds, earth
tremors or percussive shock events such as e.g., the local use of
heavy military ordinance. Cobham will demonstrate EXPLORER 8120
VSAT's high performance live on Network Innovations' Ku-band
Maverick service during the NAB Show.
Along with the 1 meter EXPLORER 8100 VSAT system, EXPLORER 8120
VSAT has recently received approval for use on Eutelsat's network.
This February, Eutelsat put both systems through intense
performance testing, showing a class-leading less than 0.1°
pointing accuracy. Wind Load Tests also put the EXPLORER 8120 VSAT
ahead of the competition, with Eutelsat documenting its ability to
provide a stable, high bandwidth link to the satellite in winds up
to 57.5 mph which is more than 50% better than originally
specified.
Cobham has developed an extensive range of antenna systems that
provide the vital link from remote outside locations to the studio
using a variety of networks. At the NAB Show, the company will
demonstrate its solutions for customers choosing the Inmarsat
Global Xpress service for outside broadcasting. The EXPLORER 5075GX
and 3075GX will be demonstrated live, to show visitors how
Inmarsat's new Global Xpress ka-band service and Cobham's Fly-Away
antennas are the perfect match for high speed multi-media streaming
and data transmission. To show the flexibility enabled by the
modularity of the platform, Cobham will also demonstrate the ease
of switching between services on EXPLORER 3075GX. Using a simple
conversion kit, broadcasters can easily switch from Global Xpress
to Network Innovations' Ku-band Maverick service and ViaSat
Exede/Eutelsat's NewsSpotter Ka-band services.
Also in focus for Cobham at the NAB Show is the established
range of EXPLORER ultra-portable BGAN terminals, including EXPLORER
710 and EXPLORER 510, as well as more specialist solutions such as
the EXPLORER 540 BGAN M2M, which with its brand-new LTE modem is
the first dual-mode system of its kind for Internet of
Things/Machine-to-Machine applications. The company's unique new
EXPLORER MSAT-G3 Push-To-Talk system will also return to Las Vegas
for the NAB Show, following a successful appearance at IWCE in
March. EXPLORER MSAT-G3 is a unique co-development with Ligado
Networks and ViaSat designed to provide highly available and
cost-effective communication by integrating Land Mobile Radio (LMR)
networks with IP-based L-band Mobile Satellite Services.
About Cobham SATCOM
Providing dependable communications and internet access
anywhere under the most demanding conditions.
Our satellite and radio communication terminals perform in the
most challenging and remote environments on land, at sea and in the
air.
We design and manufacture these high performance products under
the AVIATOR, EXPLORER, SAILOR and Sea Tel brands providing
customers with outstanding performance, value and support through
our global sales and service network.
About Cobham
The most important thing we build is trust.
Cobham offers an innovative range of technologies and services
to solve challenging problems across commercial, defence and
security markets, from deep space to the depths of the ocean.
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Contacts:
Cobham SATCOM
Morten Rishoej
Market Development Manager
Land Mobile Business Unit
+45 39 55 83 97
morten.rishoj@cobham.com
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