Solutions

With three decades of experience, ND SatCom has become the premier supplier of innovative satellite communication systems to support customers with critical operations anywhere in the world.

ND SatCom is a global system integrator and provider of reliable, secure and customised satellite communication solutions with headquarters in Immenstaad, Germany.

More than 150 highly qualified employees design, develop and adapt our innovative solutions in the broadcast, government and defence sectors directly to your needs and requirements.

Air Traffic Control (ATC)

Key Features:

  • Highest reliability and availability
  • Fully independent of terrestrial infrastructure
  • Support of real-time voice, video and data simultaneously
  • Support of VHF communication signals
  • Minimal bandwidth consumption through dynamic bandwidth allocation

Offering Seamless Connectivity and Reliable Communications

Flight controllers depend on reliable communications for voice, radar and messaging traffic between ATC sites. As aircraft move from one airspace zone or sector to another, the transfer must be clearly communicated and seamless. Also, in certain locations, terrestrial infrastructure may not be available to connect radar signals or messaging traffic.

Being cognizant of these critical application requirements, our team of dedicated engineers have designed a high-performance, satellite communications networking solution that provides maximum reliability and availability, is fast to deploy and is independent of terrestrial infrastructure.

Defence Communication Networks

For today’s military missions, whether near or far and under varying conditions, effective and reliable communication capabilities are essential to success. Excellent maneuverability and ready access in the roughest regions and under the harshest conditions are crucial for tactical units in the field.

Today’s military operations demand robust and flexible network-centric communication solutions for reliable information flow between frontline troops, support personnel and commanders, both for operational control and situational awareness. The availability of IP connectivity “anywhere/anytime” via fixed, transportable and on-the-move terminals is now essential.

ND SatCom provides all the core competencies necessary for the design, turnkey delivery and logistical support of military satcom systems and has an established track record as the prime partner of large satellite communications networks for the German, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Canadian, US, Mexican, UAE and Omani Armed Forces.

Key features:

  • System integration for large, turnkey networks
  • Highest security and encryption levels
  • Unrivalled service reliability
  • Interoperability
  • Fully independent of terrestrial infrastructure
  • Mobile, transportable stations provide access to any location
  • Combination of all services - data, voice, video


Our expertise is used in military satellite communication networks which typically consist of an anchor station, mobile or transportable terminals, the network management system and appropriate customer service. The full-service professionals at ND SatCom provide it all from planning comprehensive systems to implementation and commissioning to logistical support.

Customer trust is the foundation of our success. Our established track record, relevant experience, professional discretion and utmost reliability help form the basis for cooperative relationships with partners, which allow us to deliver end-to-end solutions based on a system mission approach and maximize the value and flexibility of customer projects.

Our team of experienced engineers act as consultants to potential customers to help them make the appropriate decision. Throughout the entire project, we work closely with the customer to meet all their requirements. Having successfully delivered a large number of satellite-based network solutions over the years, ND SatCom has the proven experience customers demand for high security operations.

Transportable Ground Terminals

Key Features:

  • Fully independent of terrestrial infrastructure
  • Mobile, transportable stations provide access to any location
  • Quick deployment
  • Pre-configured terminals
  • Combination of all services - data/Internet, voice, video
  • Robust equipment for multiple deployments
  • Easy logistics through helicopter, cargo plane, unimog, truck, ship, and train
  • High performance antenna systems
  • DISA certifiable

An increasing number of remote missions rely on a communications network that is able to receive and broadcast information reliably at all times.

Our products consist of a wide range of mobile and transportable triband satellite ground terminals, along with single band configuration up to Ka band. They are designed for rapid set-up and operation under harsh environmental conditions, and are available in different mechanical configurations, from trailer- or vehicle-mounted versions to FlyAway configurations in transport boxes.

ND SatCom has equipped the Armed Forces of Germany, The Netherlands, Sweden and Canada with its highly reliable and secure mobile and transportable ground terminals.

MTT 2400

Compact SatCom Solution for Military Missions

When in need of an easily deployable, self-contained multiband satellite terminal to support your missions, the MTT2400 is the terminal of choice.

The MTT2400 is based on an ultra-compact platform and is designed for easy transportation and set-up. With its rapid band-switching capability and 34 RU free rackspace, it provides utmost versatility and flexibility and can meet almost all network requirements. The terminal can be monitored and controlled remotely via satellite. A built-in power generator allows permanent stand-alone operation.

Key Features:

  • 10-ft ISO container footprint
  • Trailer and truck bed mountable
  • Sea transport in ISO standard 20-ft container
  • Rail carriage
  • Air transportable in most commercial and military aircrafts

Mobile Station

Compact SatCom Station Solution for Mobile Use

This mobile station design for disaster recovery, crisis management, emergency response or interim/backup uplinks uses our field-proven platform that comes with flexible transport options and easy set-up.

The core element of this mobile station is our 2.4m self-supporting antenna, supporting C, Ku, DBS and Ka-Band. The terminal provides plenty of space for electronic equipment in its 24RU climate-controlled vibration-cushioned rack space. A built-in power generator allows permanent stand-alone operation.

Key features:

  • Built for autonomous field operation; self-supporting
  • Universal transportability module
  • 20-ft ISO container or single-axle trailer

Communication on the move (COTM)

Fast, First-Rate Satellite Communications Anywhere

Tactical COTM:

Key Features:

  • Fastest link re-acquisition time on the market
  • Secure remote control of transmission equipment
  • No skilled operator required in vehicle
  • Link encryption
  • Secure and robust waveform

The latest ND SatCom COTM system is the right solution for your critical high-security missions. You will benefit from our decades-long experience as a system integrator in tactical communication, which comes complete with anchor station infrastructure and integrated logistic support during the entire “real time” usage period. Thus it is possible to transmit live video footage from the first second the tactical vehicles are on the move. No dish needs to be deployed and adjusted. The satellite link will be reestablished within milliseconds of any interruption. Using a bonded cellular encoder you can further transmit via satellite and cellular network, also in parallel. This means maximum flexibility at less cost. The tactical vehicle features a fully-equipped office where it is possible to send and receive encrypted mission-critical information, such as live situation pictures, FTP files or other data, and make VoIP calls, all in parallel as needed. This ensures fast network-centric communication at any time.

Emergency On-The-Move:

Key Features:

  • Fastest link re-acquisition time on the market
  • Secure remote control of transmission equipment
  • No skilled operator on vehicle required
  • High-end fast COTM modem
  • Best voice and video quality

Emergency and rescue services must ensure or reestablish the public’s health and safety. It is the urgent nature and improvised aspects of these services’ working environments that require them to be ready for any scenario and able to communicate quickly and efficiently from any location. The latest ND SatCom COTM system is one solution toward restoring stability when the existing communications infrastructure is destroyed or simply not available. Emergency services such as the police, fire brigade or homeland security need to set up a working communications environment swiftly. Should an incident occur like the highway patrol chase of a crime suspect or an emergency response following a disaster, e.g. an earthquake, COTM is the only solution. In such cases, information – often in the form of video – has to be transmitted from the scene of the incident to a command centre. Our system runs autonomously and no set-up time is needed to configure it for satellite operation.

ND SatCom’s Emergency COTM system will save you time, money and manpower while maximizing ease of use. You can transmit video footage up to 7 Mbps from the first second while driving, and also in areas with no cellular network or microwave connectivity. No dish needs to be deployed and adjusted.

News On-The-Move:

Key Features:

  • Dynamically assigned bandwidth for critical transmissions
  • No technical skills needed by user in vehicle
  • Centralized control with intuitive scheduling to the second
  • Various COTM antennas supported for integration in vehicles
  • Optimized for lowest satellite capacity costs

News must be delivered in real-time. Every second counts. With the News-on-the-Move solution by ND SatCom video or any other data are transmitted to the audience in the optimum way.

The smart technology used in vehicles is the SKYWAN modem with integrated COTM antenna, allowing the ND SatCom Management System – Media Fleet Manager (MFM) – to dynamically grant transmission capacity to camera teams when and where needed.

ND SatCom provides the complete solution for this COTM service, where the MFM ensures HD video transmission in parallel to voice calls and any IP communication while on the move. All components in the vehicles are user friendly, thus allowing news reporters to concentrate on the event at hand.

Critical & Security Networks

Blue Light Systems

Key Features:

  • Fully independent of terrestrial infrastructure
  • Mobile, transportable stations provide access to any location
  • Quick deployment
  • Pre-configured terminals
  • Combination of all services - data, voice, video
  • Live streaming capabilities

Providing Emergency Response Solutions When Disaster Strikes

Emergency communication solutions are pivotal in providing relief to disaster victims. Communication connects and helps move logistical, rescue and first responder resources in any region of the world facing or recovering from natural or man-made disasters. ND SatCom's satellite network solution for emergency response provides terrestrially independent communications to such areas.

Wireless communications that are terrestrially independent are vital in disaster zones as the infrastructure generally is damaged. This reality makes it critical for local government and emergency workers to have access to a back-up communications network that is mobile and reliable to quickly facilitate coordinated response and action.

ND SatCom provides such a solution. Satellites are the only wireless communications infrastructure not susceptible to damage from earthly disasters.

Our secure satellite communication solution is used by many countries to provide data to government agencies to warn/update them of natural calamities. Also, this solution enables broadcast of disaster warning notices and facilitates general communication and information flow between government agencies, relief organizations and the public.

Embassy Communication Networks

Key Features:

  • Fully independent of terrestrial infrastructure
  • Direct connection to neighboring countries during emergencies
  • Combination of all services - data, voice, video
  • Video broadcast capabilities
  • High security through end-to-end encryption
  • Cost-effective through bandwidth and service sharing
  • Global communications with high performance and reliability


Ensuring Secure Connectivity

Embassies worldwide, which represent their interests locally, need secure and reliable communications to the home country and fellow embassies in other neighboring countries.

ND SatCom is committed to providing superior satellite communication technology that ensures secure and reliable broadband connectivity with encryption of voice, video and data for embassies and related federal, state and local agencies.

Border Control

Key Features:

  • Fully independent from local infrastructure and political situations
  • Mobile, transportable stations provide access to any location
  • Combination of all services - data, voice, video
  • High security through end-to-end encryption
  • Cost effective through bandwidth and service sharing
  • Global communications with high performance and reliability

Securing Borders Worldwide

In some regions of the world it has become increasingly important for countries to be able to secure their borders. Data collection transmission to security centers is necessary to enable quick reaction and decision making. Data exchange and distribution through satellite communication is key to secure, highly reliable and cost-effective communication.

ND SatCom technology is being used to secure borders of many countries stretching several thousands of miles or kilometers. International conflicts have contributed to more countries seeking better border security. Governmental organizations want solutions that give them complete surveillance irrespective of the territory.

ND SatCom technology helps nations to implement sustainable border control policies and supports border guards in combatting issues such as irregular migration, human trafficking and illegal drug smuggling.

Airborne SatCom

ND SatCom In The Air: Powering Rotary Aircraft Communication

Diverse rotary aircraft have wide-ranging operational missions, from military to border security, search and rescue to medical transport. Real-time communication, live video feeds, and other data transmissions are critical to informed decision-making and rapid response.  Unlike fixed-wing aircraft, the longstanding engineering challenge with helicopters had been the impact of rotor blade action on satcom signals, interrupting communication receipt and transfer.

The Airborne SatCom's three-part system consists of a Ka- and Ku-band antenna, antenna control unit (ACU) and SKYWAN modem, an ITAR-free airborne solution that offers a point-to-point configuration from helicopter to ground with broadband transmission (e.g. videos, data, voice). SKYWAN modems use a robust TDMA burst waveform to transmit and receive through the rotor. This optimised new waveform confers several advantages. One is the high flexibility given to helicopter manufacturers as to where to place the antenna. Another is this waveform automatically adapts to a specific helicopter model and its rotor speed. The SKYWAN-integrated one-box unit for this rotary Airborne SatCom system is certified for avionic use according to RCTA DO-160 criteria.

The future possibilities are exciting. In addition to fully integrating the rotary aircraft terminals into existing SKYWAN networks, ND SatCom envisions remotely piloted or autonomous rotary aircraft as benefitting from this new solution. ND SatCom's Airborne SatCom system is the next-gen innovation setting the rotary-wing world alight.

New Dimension in SATellite COMmunication

Making Missions Possible

Fixed Satellite Solutions

Key Features:

  • More than 30 years experience
  • Turnkey teleports
  • Monitoring & Control System available
  • Media network integration

Our portfolio of fixed ground stations encompasses systems for every broadcast uplink and downlink requirement including DVB digital for audio and video contribution and distribution, teleports, Internet backbone and solutions for direct-to-home applications.

Our engineers have mastered all phases of ground systems engineering from consultancy to design to final turn-key delivery of uplink and downlink stations, control centers, TT&C centers, teleports, video and data management platforms and network operations centers.

Satellite News Gathering (SNG)

Our SNG vehicles:

  • News SNG
  • Production SNG

Precise, live reporting from any news location in the world is what the viewing audience expects from today’s news providers. ND SatCom is the unrivaled leader in Satellite News Gathering (SNG) technologies in Europe. Longstanding relationships with broadcasters and service providers, together with our team of engineering talent, have enabled us to realize the most complex and custom SNG requirements to the highest quality standards.

ND SatCom’s objective is to deliver state-of-the-art and futuristic solutions. We introduced the first Ka/Ku-band SNG available on the market for broadcasters' eventual requirements. Ka-band capacity is available almost everywhere, and with the advanced uplink power-control mechanism, the highest availability is guaranteed.

We offer more than just integrated vehicles. SNGs can be enhanced for operation within a media network: SNG vans and Flyaways can be automated to a single button operation within one seamless communication network. This enables operation by a single non-technical person and saves time and expense.

ND SatCom's SNG vehicles have earned an international reputation for their innovation, reliability and value for money.

News SNG

Key Features:

  • Compact and flexible
  • Easy operation
  • HD ready
  • High Power 400 W TWTA or 40 W BUC
  • DVB MPEG-2 or MPEG-4
  • A/V monitoring and laptop editor
  • Desk and seating for 2 operators
  • Independent power supply

One could be this compact version, designed as a fast news-reporting vehicle for digital transmissions. Our objective was to create a smaller, stylish and cost-effective SNG system without compromising on functionality. The result is NewsSNG, which represents the ultimate solution for customers requiring standard TV transmission capability without comprehensive cutting equipment. NewsSNG is easy to use, even for non-technical persons.

This system consists of our internally-developed core components such as the award-winning SkyRAY Compact 1500 or SkyRAY Compact 1500plus antenna unit, an Antenna Control Unit (ACU), a transmission section and a receiving system.

The standard compact SNG vehicle is integrated using a Mercedes Vito or VW T5 platform, but most other suitable vehicles can be utilized upon request.

Options

  • One button operation
  • Automatic Pointing System
  • Fully remote-controlled operation
  • 1+1 redundancy

Production SNG

Key Features:

  • Easy operation of transmit equipment
  • Antenna diameters up to 2.0 m
  • Up to 750 W TWT
  • Two separate air conditioning units
  • Stabilizing jacks
  • A/V system design and full integration of production facilities
  • Low overall height
  • Rugged antenna mounting

If you seek a fast and flexible vehicle for live sports production and digital transmissions in SD or HD then ProductionSNG was designed with your needs in mind. It is also ideal as a temporary production studio and for uplinking medium-term outdoor events. ProductionSNG is valued by broadcasters and service providers for its professional look and feel and its high degree of functionality and quality. The concept is strongly geared to the requirements of our broadcaster and service provider customers and to current market trends.

The system consists of internally-developed core components such as a SkyRAY MAS antenna unit, an Antenna Control Unit (ACU), a transmission section, a receiving system, digital signal processing and an optional Monitoring & Control System. There is sufficient space in the vehicle for the integration of audio, video and production equipment of up to 6 cameras.

Options

  • One button operation
  • Automatic Pointing System
  • Fully remote-controlled operation
  • 1+1 redundancy

More VSAT networks

Oil & Gas

Key Features:

  • Fully independent of terrestrial infrastructure
  • Highly flexible, fast to deploy
  • Minimal bandwidth consumption through dynamic bandwidth allocation
  • Supports voice, video and data/Internet simultaneously
  • Provides high bandwidth to any location
  • Supports SCADA application

The Oil & Gas industry needs to maintain secure and reliable data and voice links between drill platforms, pipeline facilities and head offices, which could be located halfway across the globe. Terrestrial communication infrastructure often does not exist, yet the need for efficient and dependable communication is constantly increasing.

Distance Education

Connecting Remote Areas to Educational Centers

We offer distance education solutions to geographically remote or inaccessible areas so aspiring students have a chance to achieve their academic goals.

Education via satellite allows governments to deliver the same level of education for students in both urban and rural areas. ND SatCom implemented one of the largest distance education VSAT networks in the EMEA region: Students and teachers in more than 5,300 remote Turkish schools now access the Internet via satellite to blend their traditional curriculum with the international syllabi. Our satellite network routers and antenna systems also support students in virtual campus settings in the Middle East with database access, live lecture broadcasts, and video conferences with their instructors. Satellites are, in these cases, not only the most cost-effective means of communication, but also the only one available due to the lack of terrestrial infrastructure in rural areas.

ND SatCom satellite communication solutions are engineered to support a variety of satellite services: from SCADA and other low-data rate applications to excellent voice connections, video surveillance and broadband Internet. Incorporating various high- and low-speed data ports with digital and analog voice interfaces and the most advanced compression and lowest jitter technology on the market, our solution will minimize bandwidth on communications-constrained satellite links and ensure cost-effective transport of data and voice.

Our satellite network solution makes reliable, secure, high-bandwidth and cost-effective communication available, anywhere and anytime.

Key Features:

  • Fully independent of terrestrial infrastructure and geographic conditions
  • Low-cost terminals allow network set-ups containing thousands of locations
  • Combination of all services - data, voice, video, Internet
  • Quick deployment of satellite communication kits

Telemedicine

Key Features:

  • Fully independent of terrestrial infrastructure
  • Highly flexible, fast to deploy
  • Minimal bandwidth consumption through dynamic bandwidth allocation
  • Supports voice, video and data/Internet simultaneously
  • Provides high bandwidth to any location
  • Supports SCADA application

Effective and reliable communication is critical in telemedicine. With terrestrial infrastructure lacking in remote areas, satellite communication is often the only solution for stable connections between rural areas and urban/suburban medical institutions. A telemedicine network connects medical centers, hospitals and medical universities throughout a region with doctors based in rural/remote areas. ND SatCom's telemedicine solution supports a wide range of applications such as phoning, videoconferencing and the exchange of medical data. These applications are transmitted either in real-time (e.g, phone and video-conferencing) or as store-and-forward data (e.g. patient files and X-rays).

Cellular Networks

Key Features:

  • Tailored solution portfolio for cellular networks
  • Deployable cellular network cells
  • Backhaul trunking, rural mobile services, back-up networks
  • Compatible with all cellular technologies (GSM 2.5G to LTE)
  • Interconnection via traditional E1 interfaces or IP
  • Optimize connectivity with star, point-to-point or meshed network topology for cell-to-cell communication
  • Lowest OPEX due to advanced coding schemes, shared bandwidth pool, and single hop path

The global demand for mobile services continues to rapidly grow and mobile network operators around the world are seeking to expand their service infrastructure in rural and remote areas in order to increase subscriber capacity. Cellular backhaul and trunking traffic between remote cell sites and the network’s switching center present substantial challenges for the operators since terrestrial capacity is often insufficient and unreliable. Terrestrial network expansion can take years to plan and implement and is frequently not viable in rural areas.

Our satellite-based cellular solutions, not only for backhauling but also for cell-to-cell, enable network operators to quickly deploy new cell sites anywhere in the world, expanding connectivity even in the most remote locations and harshest of environments. Satellite transmission is also the quickest and most reliable method of restoring communication links in disaster zones due to its rapid deployment and no need for terrestrial infrastructure. Furthermore, it is ideally suited to provide temporary coverage for special events with high subscriber density.

Only SKYWAN offers single hop connectivity, cell to cell, with the reliability you count on.

Business Continuity

Key Features:

  • Seamless connectivity
  • Bi-directional broadband
  • Application and expansion scalability
  • Security and reliability

In many cases, branch offices or remote affiliates are connected via terrestrial networks. ND SatCom's business continuity solution is a satellite-based, hubless solution. This helps IT personnel ensure business continuity and manage operational risk with 24/7 network capabilities for a fully functional and productive workplace.

If facilities and/or terrestrial lines stop functioning, ND SatCom's VSAT network enables workers to continue serving customers and conducting business as usual – securely from anywhere. This is a vital component of a complete IT disaster recovery solution and reduces the impact of natural, accidental, or man-made terrestrial interruptions. It enables IT personnel to recover a company’s comprehensive information infrastructure from the data center to the end user environment via satellite – quickly, securely, and with minimal business impact.