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Airbus D&S launches border security satellite system

21st November 2014 - 10:29 GMT | by The Shephard News Team

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Airbus Defence and Space (D&S) has developed a new alternative to traditional terrestrial communications transmission for remote border security sensor sites, with the launch of a solution capable of transmitting sensor data via satellite.

Traditional terrestrial links rely on expensive and maintenance-heavy infrastructure – such as copper cables or fibre-optic links - to relay data from the sensor site to central operation centres.

While links such as optical fibres for medium distances or microwaves for short distances can still be used where the infrastructure is available and the terrain is suitable, Airbus D&S’ new solution will enable these communication bearers to be complemented by highly adaptable and affordable secure satellite communications.

Control and analysis software applications for border security sensors can be operated over this same robust link, giving border security authorities access to a unique border security capability. The same solution can be used to provide short-term ‘interim’ availability and to deliver connectivity to mobile sensors.

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