Not for the militaryThere are already thousands of small relatively-low-latency comms satellites in orbit. And the US is launching tens-to-hundred every couple of weeks.
Not for the militaryThere are already thousands of small relatively-low-latency comms satellites in orbit. And the US is launching tens-to-hundred every couple of weeks.
It's already happened.Not for the military
It's already happened.
Yes, but also, in the meantime, ttey have demonstrated that they can use Starlink's existing network with the ABMS. Also, Starshield/Starlink networks are getting use in the Ukraine.I think only test satellites from Incr 0, but by the time CCAs reach IOC there should be well over 200 LEO communications satellites from Incr1 and 2, with Incr3 hot on their heals.
not in aircraftYes, but also, in the meantime, ttey have demonstrated that they can use Starlink's existing network with the ABMS. Also, Starshield/Starlink networks are getting use in the Ukraine.
Yes, with aircraft.not in aircraft
not really, just testsIt's already happened.
Yes, but also, in the meantime, ttey have demonstrated that they can use Starlink's existing network with the ABMS. Also, Starshield/Starlink networks are getting use in the Ukraine.
not really, just tests
Presented without further comment for the time being:Every U.S. Army formation has Starlink terminals, sure. I’ve read accounts of squad level recon/sniper units using them in Ukraine. It unquestionably has huge military applications, but you cannot retroactively fit a Starlink antenna onto every datalink weapon used to receiving its commands/target updates in a link 16 or some flavor of tactical UHF. More over using a connection that is through the internet opens up a lot of vulnerabilities that a military system would not have.
Presented without further comment for the time being:
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Mobility Guardian 2021: AMC tankers train data link communication system, extend strategi
OSCODA, Mich. -- Airmen and tankers from across Air Mobility Command participated in Exercise Mobility Guardian 2021 to test cutting-edge tactics and concepts at Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport, May 15-27,www.amc.af.mil
no. Not "full production". Still proof of concept. They haven't decided on the tactical receivers yes.Successful tests, with full production active. The proliferated satellite architecture is far in front of CCA development, and yes, successful test with aircraft with Incr0.
unrelated. Not LEO satellite and likely not even satellites at all.Presented without further comment for the time being:
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Mobility Guardian 2021: AMC tankers train data link communication system, extend strategi
OSCODA, Mich. -- Airmen and tankers from across Air Mobility Command participated in Exercise Mobility Guardian 2021 to test cutting-edge tactics and concepts at Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport, May 15-27,www.amc.af.mil
no. Not "full production". Still proof of concept. They haven't decided on the tactical receivers yes.
Receivers have to be designed to deal with the doppler effect with LEO satellites. Existing receivers didn't have to deal with it.The 126 satellites of the Incr1 proliferated constellation is a test still deciding on receiver format? Despite having separate UHF and L band Link16 versions (alpha/beta)? And a second more advanced UHF version (gama)? Can you quote a source for that or is it your appraisal?
If only there were an existing product that already compensates for this and you could use the same hardware and AESA for your military service off-the-shelf. Think of the money you could save. Shame... Oh wait...Receivers have to be designed to deal with the doppler effect with LEO satellites. Existing receivers didn't have to deal with it.
There isn't such a product either bespoke or off the shelf for application in military vehicles.If only there were an existing product that already compensates for this and you could use the same hardware and AESA for your military service off-the-shelf. Think of the money you could save. Shame... Oh wait...
GPSThere isn't such a product either bespoke or off the shelf for application in military vehicles.
Receivers have to be designed to deal with the doppler effect with LEO satellites. Existing receivers didn't have to deal with it.
for communications and GPS isn't LEO.
This thread is getting ridiculous. Are you okay, man?for communications and GPS isn't LEO.
I am fine. You just don't understand the topic.We've had LEO communication satellites for decades. We made Iridium right down the street in the nineties, and things have come a long way since with AESA antennas. You can adjust for doppler in the receiver if you know the network orbits or even on the satellite if it knows where the receiver is.
Starlink is the world's largest communication constellation, and it's in LEO.
How then does Starlink use by the Ukrainian military fit in? Honest question.Starlink won't work for military vehicles.
How then does Starlink use by the Ukrainian military fit in? Honest question.
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Starlink in the Russian-Ukrainian War - Wikipedia
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Certain irony here. Are you doing okay? You are seriously irrationally combative the last few weeks.I am fine. You just don't understand the topic.
Iridium wasn't use on military vehicles.
Starlink won't work for military vehicles. Starlink isn't on military frequencies (Link 16 and such)
Guys i think we should come back to F-15 again
never said that.No. But you acting like it is an impossible task to enable LEO comm connectivity in military aircraft is frankly as bizarre as it is absurd.
My sub had not just an Iridium phone, but a STU-3 encrypted one. We called it a STU-ular phone.Iridium wasn't use on military vehicles.
With no rudders or canopy?
Budget cutsWith no rudders or canopy?
Split the throttles.With no rudders or canopy?