Analysis of the operation and design of handheld terminals (HHT) within MUOS network

Abstract

Input to JTRS' future increment products may present an opportunity to address the design and the operational needs for MUOS handheld terminals. In terms of capacity, bit rate, coverage, availability and portability, MUOS handheld terminals provide significantly enhanced warfighter capability over the existing UHF Satellite Communication (SATCOM). In addition, it fulfills the needs for the hereto unavailable net centric communication link for the warfighter on-the-move (OTM) operation. The Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) design to meet the MUOS handheld terminal requirements present a notable physical layer technology challenge. This paper attempts to delineate these issues, and provides the results of a notional design analysis.