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Blue Force Tracking - High Capacity (BFT-HC)





BFT-HC Transceiver

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For FBCB2-BFT, Comtech provide satellite transceivers, satellite network capacity and related systems engineering and support. For NATO, Comtech provides the International Force Tracking System (IFTS), logistics software for mobile force tracking and situational awareness including interoperability capabilities such as position data and text interchange with FBCB2-BFT and NATO Coalition Partners.

Blue Force Tracking-High Capacity (BFT-HC) Launched in 2009, Comtech’s Blue Force Tracking–High Capacity (BFT-HC) solution delivers resources that Wafighters need in critical situations. Warfighters can use BFT-HC immediately and benefit from continuing enhancements in the system. BFT-HC is Fast, Flexible & Cost-Effective.

Satellite enhanced mobile communications Maximizes mission effectiveness

Integrated air and ground situational awareness Strengthens battlespace management

Enhanced Combat ID Identify friendlies, threats

Shared common operating picture Commanders and Warfighters stay connected

Encrypted two-way text messaging Data remains secure

Network centric data sharing Optimizes tactical decision making

Near real time vehicle tracking Provides accurate troop locations

 

Key features

  • Full interoperability with BFT 1
  • Flexible Implementation
    • 7 forward link data rates
      • BFT-HC: 230, 129, 51 Kbps
      • BFT 1: 21, 5.2, 2.6 and 0.6 Kbps
    • 2 return link data rates
    • Complies with JBC-P next generation system requirements
    • Software defined operations
      • New waveforms added with software load
  • Incorporates Advanced Phase Array Tracking Antenna (view graphic to the left)
    • Key differentiator due to superior performance at all elevation angles
    • Low Cost / High Performance phase array tracking antenna
  • High transmit power
    • Enables operation over diverse satellites - new and old
    • Hardware compatible with future broadband return link
      • Inmarsat BGAN Rates


BFT 1 / BFT-HC Network