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Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin and Rockwell Collins Demo First K-band Satellite Connectivity With 3-Inch Antenna MELBOURNE, Fla., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation , in cooperation with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Ft. Worth, Texas, and Rockwell Collins Government Systems, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, recently demonstrated a first-ever small-diameter, multi-function advanced data link prototype antenna that accurately receives signals from military communications satellites. The specialized, phased array antenna, developed by Harris under a cooperative R&D effort with Lockheed Martin, is less than three inches in diameter and ideal for use onboard military fighter jets and for other tactical applications.The new antenna is the first small-diameter phased array that can support air-to-air communications and also provide reception of K-band satellite communications signals. It was integrated with Rockwell Collins' Single Channel Anti-jam Manportable (SCAMP) Terminal down conversion and modem hardware. The antenna was subsequently able to support successful end-to-end communications at the maximum low data rate of 2,400 bps. Harris GCSD, one of four divisions within Harris Corporation, conducts advanced research studies, develops prototypes, and produces and supports state-of-the-art, assured communications(TM) systems and information solutions that solve the mission-critical communications challenges of its military and government customers, while serving as the technology base for the company's diverse commercial businesses. Harris Corporation, which also provides tactical radio, broadcast, microwave, and network support products and systems, serves customers in more than 150 countries. Additional information about Harris can be found at http://www.harris.com/ Sound interesting? Find great jobs at Harris: http://www.careers.harris.com/ Harris Corporation CONTACT: Sleighton Meyer, Government Communications Systems Division,Harris Corporation, +1-321-727-6514, or [email protected]; or Tom HausmanCorporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, or [email protected], both ofHarris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/ |