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The United States Army’s Movement Tracking
System (MTS) provides two-way text messaging and position reporting
between mobile and fixed assets. MTS can operate anywhere in the
world giving over-the-horizon communications to vehicles on the
move. Messages are transmitted via commercial satellites in near
real-time and vehicle locations are displayed on computers with
NGA maps. All messages are encrypted end-to-end, including sender
and recipient addresses for information security purposes. MTS
operates over a variety of geostationary satellites and is designed
to transition automatically from one satellite system to another,
as required.
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Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation was awarded the MTS contract
in 1999. This is an 8-year contract vehicle, and is available
to all U.S. Government Agencies and allied governments. Tens of
thousands of MTS units have been delivered during the first six
years of the contract.
CMDC has designed a spread-spectrum, packet-switched data network
that uses state-of-the-art modulation techniques and short burst
transmissions. This provides low probability of intercept/detect
characteristics to reduce the likelihood that hostile forces can
determine the sender’s position or intercept other intelligence.
MTS comes in two configurations, the V2 mobile unit for vehicle
mounting and the Control Station configuration for command center
operations. Both configurations use CMDC's MT-2011 satellite transceiver
for sending and receiving messages and position reports. The MT-2011
is a compact, all solid-state device with no moving parts with
durability proven in Operation Iraqi Freedom. A ruggedized, compact
computer is delivered with the vehicle-mount configuration, while
the Control Station uses a laptop with a larger screen for observing
and controlling multiple mobile units more effectively. The control
station also includes a portable color printer and a 100-ft reel
of cable.
MTS Architecture Enables Secure, Private Virtual Networks
Under Total Control by the U.S. Army
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FEATURES |
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Soldier-friendly
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Vehicle to Vehicle Communications
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Worldwide Operability
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Low Probability of Intercept/Detect
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Real-time Communications and Tracking |
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Combat Proven
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Ruggedized Components
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In-vehicle Mapping
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Mil GPS |
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