Applications Using New Satellite Communications Constellations

Foundry Defense Systems, Inc. (FDSI) proposes to ensure the the USAF is poised to leverage the latest Non-geo Symchronous Orbit Satellite Constellation as it comes online, versus the traditional years of delay to access a new networking capability.Through this Phase I and follow-on efforts FDSI will access emerging technical capabilities of Non-geo Synchronous Orbit satellite constellations to provide disadvantaged Air Force platforms connectivity to Common Operating Picture(s) that are generally only available to fully-equipped Airborne Tactical Network users.In Phase 1, FDSI and our partners (A recognized emerging LEO Provider and the C4I&Cyber Center at George Mason University) will iterate an appropriate architecture, devise appropriate user equipment complements - including the commercial user terminal and necessary security, display, and processing systems, and stand up a LEO SIL, critical to rapidfurther development.With this in place, Phase II should lead to a streamlined demonstration just as the emerging LEO constellation is coming on-line.