open source project: satellite terminal
existing products
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open source specification
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The device includes a Broadband Global Area Network(BGAN) portable terminal for internet (up to 492 KBps, 650 KBps for HDR), phone, fax, ISDN, SMS texting, and streaming services from any on the planet other than the poles.
Operates stationary or in-motion, on land or open ocean. Enclosed in a watertight hardened case, and the case lid is normally closed for full operation. It operates in heavy rain and will transmit with 20mm of ice buildup before transmission issues. It is rated at IP69Kf, which means it can withstand immersion in water up to 1 meter.
IP code: first digit is solid particle protection, the highest 6 means No ingress of dust; complete protection against contact (dust-tight). The second digit is liquid ingress protection, the highest 9K The equipment is suitable for continuous immersion in water 1 meter or more in depth and Protected against close-range high pressure, high-temperature spray downs. The letter 'f' means Oil resistant.
The device includes High Data Rate (HDR) which can exceed symmetric 700 kbit/s on select terminals and also support bonding for a total bandwidth exceeding 1 Mbit/s.
The device includes support for the full set of modes and bonding.
As of 2016 the only terminal to support the full set of modes and bonding is the Cobham Explorer 710. Wikipedia
Ports: 1 x Analogue RJ-11 phone/fax interfaces, 2 x LAN (RJ-45) interface, 1 x USB host interface, 1 x ISDN interface, 1 x Transceiver / Antenna interface, 1 x BGAN SIM-Card slots, WLAN Access Point Cobham Explorer 710
Global Services: Voice: 4 kbps AMBE+2, Premium voice: 3.1 kHz audio, 64 kbps, Standard IP: Up to 492 kbps, Streaming IP: 32, 64, 128 kbps 256 kbps & BGAN X-Stream), High Data Rate Streaming: Min. 600 kbps, Min. 300 kbps (Half-channel HDR), ISDN: UDI 64 kbps / RDI 56 kbps, SMS: Cobham Explorer 710
Other features: Built-in SIP server, Embedded Webserver, Advanced Router with admin control, Wireless Access Point, Battery hot-swap and Built-in BGAN bonding, Remote activation and remote management Cobham Explorer 710
EXPLORER Connect App for IOS and Android: Includes a SIP Softphone, Terminal Access to control your BGAN and Pointing Assistance. EXPLORER Cellular Modem for USB: With the EXPLORER LTE Modem you can connect local cellular networks and use the EXPLORER 510 as wireless router for all your devices. Cobham Explorer 710
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