GRRIP - Satellite & Cell Phone Backhaul

The GRRIP can be used in both a tactical and urban environment. By utilizing both commercial and Government Satcom like BGAN, VSAT or X-Band as well as locally available terrestrial IP connections like hotel broadband, WiFi and cellphone 3G the GRRIP provides a communicator with an extremely versatile reach back capability. Any network, anywhere can now be used to send secure voice, data, photos and video.

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INMARSAT satellite phone (BGAN)

Inmarsat satellite phone: The Broadband Global Area Network or BGAN for short provides global access to IP broadband at speeds between 400 and 492kbps.

With global coverage, excluding the poles, the BGAN can be deployed anywhere at short notice. Its small laptop size and weight has made it the ideal companion to the GRRIP unit. The manpack unit fits securely inside the lid of each system. When the system is connected to external power, the GRRIP provides power directly to the BGAN via a single integrated power and data cable.

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X-Band Manpack Satellite Terminal (TM-X850MP)

Tampa Microwave’s TM-X850MP was specifically designed from the ground up for the dismounted soldier who will operate in inhospitable territory, who may jump and then carry the manpack in his ruck sack.

Key Discriminators:

High Performance:
Demonstrated uplink data rates over 6 Mbps

Multi-Band:
Quick change to Ku and KA bands (10 lbs each)

Simple to Operate:
Auto assist display provides "BGAN like" setup (that an unskilled operator can use to point at the satellite)

Reliable:
Purpose-built for tactical environment (MIL-STD-810F)

Lightweight:
Monolithic RF design requires no cooling fans providing smallest, lightest, most reliable terminal available

In Production:
In production with final WGS Certification 1Q 2011

Contracts Available:
Call us for contracting options

Key X-Band Features

• No Fans – Passively cooled
• Auto Assist Pointing - Simple front panel display instructions assist satellite acquisition
• High Performance – Low loss
• G/T (20 deg elevation)
• 45 cm Antenna = 8.4 dB/K
• 65 cm Antenna = 11.4 dB/K
• EIRP (P1dB)
• 45 cm Antenna = 41.8 dBW (Basic)
• 65 cm Antenna = 44.8 dBW (Option)
• System weight = 27 lbs
• Extremely field configurable
• No tools required
• X, Ku or Ka transceivers
• Quick-release 45 or 65cm antenna
• Internal GPS
• NVG Compatible
• MIL-STD-810F tested
• Operational temp -20 to +55C

Cell phone (WiFi and 3G)

WiFi / 3G Mobile high speed broadband is now available in most developed urban environments in the form of 3G cellular networks and WiFi hotspots.

GRRIP users can take advantage of this bandwidth as a secure backhaul network for their SIPRNET and NIPRNET connections by using HAIPE type 1 encryption over FIPS 140 VPN tunnels. The GRRIPS are configured to ‘find’ a POP automatically, without any user direction. By using the KLAS WANdroid accessory, users can get online to 3G and WiFi networks simply and discreetly.

A 3G cell phone provides a GRRIP user on-the-move SIPRNET and NIPRNET access of up to 14 Mbps.

BGAN Coverage Map

INMARSAT satellite phone (BGAN): The Broadband Global Area Network or BGAN for short provides global access to IP broadband at speeds between 400 and 492kbps. With global coverage, excluding the poles, the BGAN can be deployed anywhere at short notice. Its small laptop size and weight has made it the ideal companion to the GRRIP unit. The manpack unit fits securely inside the lid of each system. When the system is connected to external power, the GRRIP provides power directly to the BGAN via a single integrated power and data cable.

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