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Northrop Grumman in conjunction with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced successful testing of a 100Gbps two-way data link transmission between two antennae over a 12.4 mile distance in a city environment (Los Angeles). Using this technology could enable the military to supply commanders on the ground with real-time intelligence and dynamic updates. Future testing has been scheduled to attempt the same data rates over a 62.1 mile distance and extended testing at lower data rates, by incorporating a sensor mounted on a Scaled Composite Proteus aircraft.
According to Louis Christen, director, research and technology, Northrop Grumman, "This dramatic improvement in data transmission performance could significantly increase the volume of airborne sensor data that can be gathered and reduce the time needed to exploit sensor data." "Next generation sensors such as hyperspectral imagers typically collect data faster, and in larger quantity than most air-to-ground data links can comfortably transmit," said Christen. "Without such a high data rate link data would need to be reviewed and analyzed after the aircraft lands."
According to Louis Christen, director, research and technology, Northrop Grumman, "This dramatic improvement in data transmission performance could significantly increase the volume of airborne sensor data that can be gathered and reduce the time needed to exploit sensor data." "Next generation sensors such as hyperspectral imagers typically collect data faster, and in larger quantity than most air-to-ground data links can comfortably transmit," said Christen. "Without such a high data rate link data would need to be reviewed and analyzed after the aircraft lands."
