For Covert Surveillance

Low Profile BGAN

Combining Inmarsat’s Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) service with a lay-flat rapidly deployable antenna delivers an innovative, remote capability allowing unmanned, concealed surveillance.

The U.S. government’s desire to keep up to date with how a situation is unfolding is often held back by its inability to get close to the events on the ground. Manned surveillance is sometimes the best solution. However, deploying someone is often not a possibility, making how to remotely stay on top of events on the ground a major issue. It is not possible for government to be omnipresent and sometimes the area of operation is too sensitive to send personnel. This results in the need to stay up-to-date being overcome by the physical inability to be everywhere at once.

Inmarsat has developed the Low Profile BGAN (LPB) as a solution to this operational problem. It allows government users to maintain their proximity to events, even in the most challenging environments. Inmarsat Government understands that a robust surveillance solution needs to be able to accommodate the most demanding requirements while maintaining a reliable, high-performance communication link. The combination of a toughened BGAN with a discreet high-performing antenna provides a highly robust, versatile and mobile connectivity that can meet a variety of low-impact, subtle operational demands. The LPB solution is compatible with a wide range

of currently available future surveillance hardware and adds another dimension of connectivity into existing systems.

The BGAN global satellite communication network is delivered using the Inmarsat-4 constellation of satellites and a comprehensive terrestrial network. BGAN delivers standard and streaming IP and ISDN through a range of small, rugged and easy-to-operate terminals. BGAN provides coverage everywhere in the world except for the poles and is ideally suited to remote surveillance operating in tough environments.

Low Profile BGANA deployable, hidden BGAN terminal designed for covert surveillance operationsSuccessful surveillance maximizes your situational awareness while minimizing your use of resources, allowing you to maintain your distance yet still be able to interpret, deter and control illegal immigration, smuggling and trafficking in drug and arms. Borders that are not effectively secured make a country more vulnerable to terrorism and organized crime. However, many countries have land borders that extend thousands of miles, through remote and inhospitable terrain.

Successful surveillance maximises your situational awareness whilst minimising your use of resources, allowing you to maintain your distance yet still be able to interpret , deter and control illegal immigration, smuggling and trafficking in drugs and arms. Borders that are not effectively secured make a country more vulnerable to terrorism and organised crime. However, many countries have land borders that extend thousands of miles, through remote and inhospitable terrain.

Low Profile Ruggedised BGANA deployable, hidden BGAN terminal designed for covert surveillance operations

Combining Inmarsat’s BGAN service with a lay-flat rapidly deployable antenna delivers an innovative, remote capability allowing unmanned, concealed surveillance.

A governments desire to keep up to date with how a situation is unfolding is often held back by its inability to get close to the events on the ground. Manned surveillance is sometimes the best solution. However, deploying someone is often not a possibility, making how to remotely stay on top of events on the ground a major issue. It is not possible for governments to be omnipresent and sometimes the area of operation is too sensitive to send personnel. This results in the need to stay up-to-date being overcome by the physical inability to be everywhere at once.

Inmarsat has developed the Low Profile Ruggedised BGAN as a solution to this operational problem. It allows governments to maintain their proximity to events, even in the most challenging of environments. Inmarsat understands that a robust surveillance solution needs to be able to accommodate the most demanding requirements whilst maintaining a reliable, high-performance communications link. The combination of a toughened BGAN with a discreet high performing antenna provides a highly robust, versatile and mobile connectivity that can meet a variety of low impact, subtle operational demands. The solution is compatible with a wide range of currently available future surveillance hardware and adds another dimension of connectivity into existing systems.

The BGAN global satellite communications network is delivered using the I-4 constellation of satellites and a comprehensive terrestrial network. BGAN delivers standard and streaming IP and ISDN through a range of small, rugged and easy-to-operate terminals. BGAN provides coverage everywhere in the world except for the poles and is ideally suited to remote surveillance operating in tough environments.

Key Features> Military level environmental and

ingress protection.

> High speed data rates capable of securely streaming real time video, audio and data to a variety of end users throughout the world

> Multi phased array antenna, no need for complex pointing

> Excellent coverage in all types of terrain

> Covert, silent solution prevents detection

> Compatible with a range of tamper alarms

> Highly reliable

> Field-proven

> Lightweight and compact

Successful surveillance maximises your situational awareness whilst minimising your use of resources, allowing you to maintain your distance yet still be able to interpret , deter and control illegal immigration, smuggling and trafficking in drugs and arms. Borders that are not effectively secured make a country more vulnerable to terrorism and organised crime. However, many countries have land borders that extend thousands of miles, through remote and inhospitable terrain.

Low Profile Ruggedised BGANA deployable, hidden BGAN terminal designed for covert surveillance operations

Combining Inmarsat’s BGAN service with a lay-flat rapidly deployable antenna delivers an innovative, remote capability allowing unmanned, concealed surveillance.

A governments desire to keep up to date with how a situation is unfolding is often held back by its inability to get close to the events on the ground. Manned surveillance is sometimes the best solution. However, deploying someone is often not a possibility, making how to remotely stay on top of events on the ground a major issue. It is not possible for governments to be omnipresent and sometimes the area of operation is too sensitive to send personnel. This results in the need to stay up-to-date being overcome by the physical inability to be everywhere at once.

Inmarsat has developed the Low Profile Ruggedised BGAN as a solution to this operational problem. It allows governments to maintain their proximity to events, even in the most challenging of environments. Inmarsat understands that a robust surveillance solution needs to be able to accommodate the most demanding requirements whilst maintaining a reliable, high-performance communications link. The combination of a toughened BGAN with a discreet high performing antenna provides a highly robust, versatile and mobile connectivity that can meet a variety of low impact, subtle operational demands. The solution is compatible with a wide range of currently available future surveillance hardware and adds another dimension of connectivity into existing systems.

The BGAN global satellite communications network is delivered using the I-4 constellation of satellites and a comprehensive terrestrial network. BGAN delivers standard and streaming IP and ISDN through a range of small, rugged and easy-to-operate terminals. BGAN provides coverage everywhere in the world except for the poles and is ideally suited to remote surveillance operating in tough environments.

Key Features> Military level environmental and

ingress protection.

> High speed data rates capable of securely streaming real time video, audio and data to a variety of end users throughout the world

> Multi phased array antenna, no need for complex pointing

> Excellent coverage in all types of terrain

> Covert, silent solution prevents detection

> Compatible with a range of tamper alarms

> Highly reliable

> Field-proven

> Lightweight and compact

Key Features Military level environmental and ingress

protection

High-speed data rates capable of securely streaming real-time video, audio and data to a variety of end users throughout the world

Multi phased array antenna, no need for complex pointing

Excellent coverage in all types of terrain

Covert, silent solution prevents detection

Compatible with a range of tamper alarms

Highly reliable

Field-proven

Lightweight and compact

The ChallengeThe high demand for up-to-the-minute information has never been greater for U.S. government users. New threats and risks to national security arise all the time and the expectation to maintain significant intelligence, even in post-conflict zones, has become the norm. One important government response has been to increase Information, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capability. Investment in this area can significantly improve situational awareness. However, serious issues remain in how to access and connect to surveillance systems in hostile or remote areas. Improved imagery, sensors and video analytics significantly enhance government capability– allowing unprecedented levels of Pattern of Life analysis. Information from a range of different sources can be combined, and intelligent algorithms can identify high-risk

targets and activities against a background of clutter and routine traffic. Data coming from visual and thermal imaging and radar, sent from static, mobile or airborne platforms, can be instantly fused to provide a detailed understanding of events. All of this, however, is only possible when decision makers are connected to the events in real time with a resilient communication platform able to withstand high-data demand and extreme operational environments.

Remote, unconnected areas and power-hungry surveillance devices are a constant hindrance to remote surveillance. Periods of surveillance can be lengthy and regular access to the target area is often not a possibility. Terrestrial networks can be unreliable, insecure and insufficient to meet operational demands. Furthermore, hard-wired systems are susceptible to power cuts and interference.

The SolutionInmarsat’s BGAN broadband mobile satellite communication network provides the solution to this challenge. Working over the BGAN network, the LPB can be used as the primary means of communications for manned or remote surveillance. It is a highly effective, rapidly deployed solution allowing virtual drop-and-play connectivity for when there is no time to configure difficult communications links.

Inmarsat continuously invests in growing its capabilities as the demand for bandwidth increases. Our network programs meet today’s needs, while preparing to equip the government requirements of tomorrow. By enhancing our current services and expanding into the world of High Data Rate BGAN we commit to increase our network capability to meet your operational requirements. Inmarsat is the network of choice for today and for the future.

Low Profile BGANThe LPB is Inmarsat’s unique surveillance terminal. A rapid-to-deploy, coverable, covert antenna allowing the user to bury the antenna under a layer of material yet maintain connectivity is combined with a toughened, remotely operated BGAN terminal providing broadband data rates. This capability allows the terminal, when fitted to triggers and surveillance hardware, to lay dormant until awoken by a network command from the command center or triggered into action by an event in the field. When attached to movement, audio, infrared and radar sensors, it allows eyes and ears on the ground without any of the risk or resource demand that having hidden manned surveillance entails. The LPB meets end user operational requirements and is ideal for fixed land, static vehicle and rapid deployment connectivity. Compatible with a wide range of government furnished

equipment, the LPB is designed to be deployed for long period of time without any attendance, allowing users to activate the terminal remotely using SMS or UT commands streaming information to a variety of devices. Events on the ground can also be set to trigger activation thus providing real-time situational awareness by alerting those who need to know what is happening in the area of interest, instantly.

Remote managementAn IP Watchdog integrated into the system ensures “always-on” network connectivity. When the terminal loses power, no manual intervention is required to reawaken it. Auto-on/auto-context activation automatically restores power and PDP connection to itself following loss of power and/or IP connection. The terminal can be awoken by remote control via SMS or UT. This provides remote management platform for command and control to the terminal using

SMS, including configuration, debugging and activation of surveillance hardware.

Covert antennaA rugged antenna that still achieves high performance when laid flat allows for easy deployment in a variety of locations. With the ability to cover the terminal in soil, sand or even water, the LPB, harnessing the resilience of BGAN, allows peace of mind that your connection is going to be maintained even in the most hostile situations.

Low Profile Ruggedised BGANThe Low Profile Ruggedised BGAN (LPRB) is Inmarsat’s unique surveillance terminal. A rapid-to-deploy, coverable, covert antenna allowing the user to bury the antenna under a layer of material yet maintain connectivity is combined with a toughened, remotely operated BGAN terminal providing broadband data rates. This capability allows the terminal, when fitted to triggers and surveillance hardware, to lay dormant until awoken by a network command from the command centre or triggered into action by an event in the field. When attached to movement, audio, infrared and radar sensors it allows eyes and ears on the ground without any of the risk or resource demand that having hidden manned surveillance entails. The LPRB meets end user operational requirements and is ideal for fixed land, static vehicle and rapid deployment connectivity. Compatible with a wide range of government furnished equipment, the LPRB is designed

The ChallengeThe high demand for up to the minute information has never been greater for governments. New threats and risks to national security arise all the time and the expectation to maintain significant intelligence, even in post-conflict zones, has become the norm. One important government response has been to increase Information, Surveillance and Reconnaissance capability. Investment in this area can significantly improve situational awareness. However, serious issues remain in how to access and connect to surveillance systems in hostile or remote areas. Improved imagery, sensors and video analytics significantly enhance government capability – allowing unprecedented levels of Pattern of Life analysis. Information from a range of different sources can be combined, and intelligent algorithms can identify high-risk targets and activities against a background of clutter and routine traffic. Data coming

from visual and thermal imaging and radar, sent from static, mobile or airborne platforms, can be instantly fused to provide a detailed understanding of events. All of this however, is only possible when decision makers are connected to the events in real-time with a resilient communications platform able to withstand high data demand and extreme operational environments.

Remote, unconnected areas and power hungry surveillance devices are a constant hindrance to remote surveillance. Periods of surveillance can be lengthy and regular access to the target area is often not a possibility. Terrestrial commutations can be unreliable, insecure and insufficient to meet operational demands. Furthermore, hard-wired systems are susceptible to power cuts and interference.

to be deployed for long period of time without any attendance, allowing users to activate the terminal remotely using SMS or UT commands streaming information to a variety of devices. Events on the ground can also be set to trigger activation, thus providing real-time situational awareness by alerting those who need to know what is happening in the area of interest, instantly.

Remote management An IP Watchdog integrated into the system ensures “always-on” network connectivity. When the terminal loses power no manual intervention is required to reawaken it. Auto-on/auto-context activation automatically restores power and PDP connection to itself following loss of power and/or IP connectionThe terminal can be awoken by remote control via SMS or UT. This provides remote management platform for command and control to the terminal using SMS, including configuration, debugging, and activation of surveillance hardware.

The SolutionInmarsat’s BGAN broadband mobile satellite communications network provides the solution to this challenge. Working over the BGAN network, the LPRB can be used as the primary means of communications for manned or remote surveillance. It is a highly effective, rapidly deployed solution allowing virtual drop-and-play connectivity for when there is no time to configure difficult communications links.

Inmarsat continuously invests in growing its capabilities as the demand for bandwidth increases. Our network programs meet today’s needs, while preparing to equip the government requirements of tomorrow. By enhancing our current services and expanding into the world of High Data Rate BGAN we commit to increase our network capability to meet your operational requirements. Inmarsat is the network of choice for today and for the future

Covert antenna A rugged antenna that still achieves high performance when laid flat allows for easy deployment in a variety of locations. With the ability to cover the terminal in soil, sand or even water, the LPRB, harnessing the resilience of BGAN, allows peace of mind that your connection is going to be maintained even in the most hostile situations.

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