Quintron Systems, Inc., a company that offers advanced interoperable voice systems and physical access control/intrusion detection systems, recently announced that its DICES VoIP supported the first launch of United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V, from Space Launch Complex-3 (SLC-3) at Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB) in California, April 3. The Atlas DICES VoIP system supported Wet Dress Rehearsal in March.
Quintron claims that DICES VoIP provides all the many features and capabilities that make it the best solution for traditional hardware-based mission voice requirements, and moves it completely into the voice-over-IP (VoIP) technology field. This opens up many new options for extended audio services where small size, low power and use of existing infrastructure are critical. Complete integration of all legacy external audio (phones, radios, local PA) is supported via the further innovation of the T1 Gateway (News - Alert).
Quintron, which was supporting United Launch Alliance programs since 2001, replaced the DICES III systems with updated VoIP equipment in 2013. The solution supports the most flexible use of system features and provides “power users” the ability for much greater control over their operating environment, without requiring central system administration reconfiguration support.
"Quintron has supported launch operations at VAFB for over forty years and this mission with our newest product, DICES VoIP, represents a real milestone in this proud history," said David Wilhite, president and chief operating officer at Quintron, "We are pleased to have had the trust in our products and services from United Launch Alliance and their predecessor parent companies for many years and we will continue to work hard to carry on that legacy for them and all our other significant customers around the world."
"We are pleased to partner with Quintron on this new launch support system," said Mark Dowhan, vice president of Launch Operations for ULA. "We appreciate Quintron's diligence in understanding our unique requirements and ensuring the new systems were installed in a professional and timely manner."
Edited by Alisen Downey