Military C4/ISR
Secure, long-range links for command, intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance; HD full-motion video backhaul from tactical UAVs.
Terrestrial & Wireless Connectivity — Troposcatter
High-capacity, secure, and resilient Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) communications using tropospheric scattering—built for strategic and tactical links where fiber or satellite are unavailable or denied.
Up to ~500 km linksLow latency (≈5–30 ms)Tx/Rx ≈150 Mbps
What is Troposcatter?
Troposcatter uses particles and irregularities in the lower atmosphere (troposphere) as a reflector for microwave signals, enabling long-range BLOS connectivity without relying on satellites. Typical figures: ≈500 km, ≈5–30 ms latency, ≈150 Mbps per direction.
It is ideal for remote geographies, contested environments, and mission-critical applications demanding sovereignty and resilience.
Key Components
Modern tropo systems pair parabolic dishes, high-power transmitters, tropo modems and operate on dedicated C-band allocations—packaged in rugged platforms for rapid deployment.
Parabolic Dishes
Center-fed, high-gain reflectors with excellent sidelobe control.
High-Power Tx/Rx
Optimized RF chain for efficiency and robust link budgets.
Tropo Modems
Compact, feature-rich modems with advanced control & monitoring.
C-band (≈4.4–5 GHz)
Dedicated regional allocations for reliable tropo operations.
Operational Advantages
- Rapid, tool-less deployment—e.g., motorized systems with setup by two operators in ≈20 min.
- Robust construction (MIL-grade) for extreme temperatures and high winds.
- Advanced ACU for precision alignment, orientation, and link optimization.
- DSSS to reduce probability of detection and enhance signal resilience.
Advantages in Contested Environments
Tropo links are resilient to jamming, reduce susceptibility to cyber-attack, offer lower latency than SATCOM, and enable distributed architectures for adaptive routing.
Jamming Resilience
Atmospheric scatter makes wide-area jamming impractical.
Cyber Risk Reduction
Smaller attack surface vs. broad satellite beams.
Low Latency
≈5–30 ms typical round-trip.
Distributed Architecture
Flexible multi-hop relays and adaptive backbones.
Deployment Configurations
Fixed hub sites, expeditionary kits, and mobile/vehicular installations—each engineered for rapid setup and rugged operation.
Fixed Sites
Point-to-point trunks connecting bases and critical infrastructure with high availability.
Expeditionary Kits
Tool-less, motorized assembly; rapid link establishment for field operations.
Vehicle-Mounted
Convoy/backbone communications in austere terrain and contested spectrum.
Where Troposcatter is used
Connectivity for defense, civil protection, and industrial operations.
Humanitarian & Disaster Response
Rapid emergency links; lower running costs than premium SATCOM during initial response.
Oil & Gas
Ship-to-shore / platform-to-shore backbones for operations and HSSE telemetry.
Mining
Reliable BLOS links across remote concessions for operations and safety.
Compliance & Spectrum
Troposcatter typically uses C-band (≈4.4–5 GHz); national allocations guide permitted bands and licensing. Pegasus works with regulators to ensure lawful deployment.
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We'll survey your sites, model link budgets, and plan a rapid pilot with resilient BLOS connectivity.