SECTION 1 – SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1.
General
Information
A.
General
(1) The Small SATCOM system is a very small and lightweight SATCOM terminal for use in UAVs
for command, control and the streaming back of live video and other mission data. Refer to
(2) The Small SATCOM is an Inmarsat SwiftBroadband single channel low gain system providing
an internet data connect with rates up to 200 kbps.
(3) The terminal comprises of an indoor unit and an external active antenna connected by a
single cable
.
(4) The indoor unit is typically mounted inside the fuselage.
(5) The antenna is typically mounted externally.
(6) Power and Ethernet are connected to the indoor unit and a single RF cable connects the
indoor unit to the antenna.
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SMALL SATCOM
