General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies Business Overview P r o d u c t s S e r v i c e S o l u t i o n s

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1 General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies Business Overview P r o d u c t s S e r v i c e S o l u t i o n s GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 1

2 General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies Overview SATCOM Technologies Division of C4 Systems is the world s leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of Satellite Communications Ground Based Products and Services used in land, air, and sea. SATCOM Technologies is known for its efficient manufacturing and high performance product lines as well as being a leading supplier of Turnkey Systems internationally. Markets Served: Government - Military, Intelligence, and Infrastructure Commercial - Infrastructure & Networks, User Terminals Scientific - Astronomy & Space Exploration Products and Services: Satellite Communications, Microwave, and Troposcatter Systems Special Structures & Positioning Systems Radio and Optical Telescopes 2300 Employees (2011) 13 Manufacturing/Systems Facilities Worldwide GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 2

3 SATCOM Technologies Capabilities Offerings to the Market Manufacturer as well as Integrator of Complete Systems Extensive Experience in Complex Programs Field Proven Ka-Band Systems Specialized Control Systems Most Complete Product Range for Satcom Applications More than 400 Standard Products 163,000 Products Shipped/Yr 13 Manufacturing/Systems Facilities and 3 Sales Offices 9 US based Duluth, GA Kilgore, TX Longview, TX Mexia, TX Newton, NC Richardson, TX San Jose, CA State College, PA Torrance, CA Employee Profile by Discipline PM 13% Eng 13% 7 Internationally based Duisburg, Germany Noida, India (PIPL) Gurgaon, India (GDSTA) Tallinn, Estonia London, England (Sales) Pforzheim, Germany (Sales) Singapore (Sales) Mfg 51% Other 23% GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 3

4 SATCOM Technologies Worldwide Service Centers 24hr/7day Customer Care Phone Support Number: Duisburg, Germany Regional Service Center Rome, Italy Authorized Service Center Support Logistic Services Hong Kong, China Authorized Service Center Datacom United States Factory Service Centers State College, PA Kilgore, TX Richardson, TX Longview, TX CFSR s - Various New Delhi, India Regional Service Center GDST Asia GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 4

5 SATCOM Technologies Business Portfolio - Products & Programs Leading Manufacturer of Satcom Products with Most Experienced Systems Service Capabilities SATCOM Technologies Products Business Programs Business Profile: Over 40 years of Experience Market Leader Technically Advanced Products Broad Portfolio of Satcom Ground Station Products Antenna Products Antenna Control Products Electronics Products Profile: Over 40 years of Experience Broad Range of Solutions Comprehensive Services (Programs): Facility and System Design Program Management & Systems Design, Integration & Test GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 5

6 FEED IF DISTRIBUTION DIV SATCOM Technologies Products for Typical Satcom Applications Antennas: - S, X, C, Ku, Ka-Band LNA Assy IFL Converter Prot. Switching Dehydrator RF Up & Down Converters: - X, C, Ku, Ka-Band Manual Jog Solid-State Power Amplifiers - 5W to 3KW - L, X, C, Ku, Ka-Band M&C Motor Controller: - Single Speed - Variable Speed Antenna Control Unit: - Tracking Receiver - Monopulse, Steptrack, Optrack Serial Devices & Discrete Contacts GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 6

7 SATCOM Products Portfolio Overview Products Antennas Kilgore, TX Torrance, CA Electronics State College, PA Longview, TX Small Antennas Newton, NC Catawba, NC Noida, India GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 7

8 Products Business Antenna Products - Overview Design, produce, and install a full line of antennas for mobile satellite communications and fixed communication gateways. Frequency ranges for certain of these products include L, S, C, X, Ku, and Ka. Products set the standard for performance and are approved by telecommunications and government organizations worldwide, including: Intelsat, Eutelsat, AsiaSat, HispaSat, and Singapore Telecom GDST manufactures and supplies the following antennas and products: Mobile Vehicle 1.2m - 4.6m Flyaway 0.96m - 2.4m Transportable 3.9m - 11m Fixed Limited Motion 2.4m - 21m Full Motion 5.5m - 34m Torus Antennas 4.5m & 7m Troposcatter Antennas Air Traffic Control Radar Antennas Precision RF Components VSAT Antennas Transit Cases Terrestrial Microwave Antennas GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 8

9 Products Business Electronic Products - Overview Design and produce high performance satellite and wireless communications products and subassemblies used in earth stations and base stations throughout the world. SATCOM Technologies manufactures and supplies a complete line of products including: Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) Fixed and Synthesized Frequency Converters Single Band, TriBand and QuadBand Components Low Noise Block Amplifiers (LNBs) Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) Block Converters (BUC/BDC) Line Drivers Antenna Control Systems Nodal Satellite Multiplexer (NSM) Communications Test Equipment (CTE) GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 9

10 Programs Business Overview SATCOM Technologies Programs Division engages in the design, implementation, and commissioning of complex satellite communication stations and networks for government, commercial, and scientific applications worldwide including: - Fixed and Transportable Earth Stations for Voice, Data, and Video Services - Mobile Tactical and Commercial User Terminals - Satellite Control Stations for Telemetry, Tracking, and Control (TT&C), Satellite Telemetry, Command, and Ranging (TC&R) - Comms-on-the-Move (COTM) for Land, Air, and Sea - Troposcatter Systems and Networks - Special Structures and Precision Positioning Systems - Radio and Optical Telescopes, Domes and Facilities Voice TT&C Data Intelligence Video GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 10

11 Programs Business Portfolio Overview Markets, Focus Areas, and Capabilities Duluth, GA Richardson, TX San Jose, CA Duisburg, Germany Gurgaon, India Commercial Satcom Infrastructure & Networks Government US DoD & Intelligence Scientific Astronomy & Space Exploration Program Management, System Design & Engineering System Integration, Manufacturing, Test, Installation, Retrofits & Upgrades Satcom Fixed Earth Station and Network Architecture Design Satellite Ground Terminals for Intelligence & Surveillance Troposcatter Systems and Networks Mobile and Transportable Communication Terminals Integrated Terminal Design & Certification Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Tactical Satcom-on-the-Move Terminals Control and M&C System Design Special Structures & Precision Positioning Systems, FEA Analysis Radar Support Structure, Radio and Optical Telescopes Direct-to-Home Uplink Antennas Satellite TT&C, Satellite Telemetry, Command & Ranging (TC&R) In-Orbit-test (IOT), Transfer Orbit Support Services (TOSS), LEO Systems Steel Fabrication, Machining, Painting, Trial Assembly Mexia, TX Tallinn, Estonia GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 11

12 Programs Business Markets Served Government Military Intelligence Satcom Infrastructure & Networks Commercial Satcom Infrastructure & Networks User Terminals Scientific Astronomy Space Exploration GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 12

13 Programs Business Military SATCOM Technologies serves military markets, both United States and foreign, with a broad line of military products. More than 40 years of supporting global military customers needs. Variety of Mil-Spec, COTS+, and COTS fully qualified products for use in both fixed and tactical applications Communications Radar Telemetry Tracking GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 13

14 Programs Business Military Our offerings to the Government Military markets include: Tactical Mobile and Transportable Communication Terminals Tactical Land, Sea, and Airborne Satcom-on-the-Move Terminals Retrofits, Upgrades, and Resets GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 14

15 Programs Business Military APPLICATIONS Command and Control, Reachback and Range Extension at unit level or higher Relay links in widely-dispersed, rapidly-moving tactical forces Special Forces Search and Rescue Mobile Border Checkpoints IP Voice, Data and Video GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 15

16 Programs Business Government Satcom Infrastructure & Networks Our offerings for Satcom Infrastructure & Networks include: Fixed, Mobile and Transportable Ground Terminals Troposcatter Systems and Networks Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Civil Works and Facilities Retrofits and Upgrades GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 16

17 Programs Business Government Satcom Infrastructure & Networks APPLICATIONS Major command centers Mobile command posts Border monitoring Intrusion detection Missile launch and detection Emergency communications restoral Disaster Recovery First Responders GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 17

18 Programs Business Intelligence Our offerings to the Intelligence markets include: Satellite Ground Terminals for Intelligence and Surveillance Satellite Monitoring Stations Special Structures & Precision Positioning Systems (Treaty Verification & Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Radar Support Structures) Control and M&C System Civil Works & Facilities Retrofits and Upgrades GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 18

19 Programs Business Intelligence APPLICATIONS Radar support/track structures Drive platforms and control systems for: Rotators Missile Defense Radars Treaty Verification Radar Intrusion detection Missile launch and detection GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 19

20 Programs Business Commercial Satcom Infrastructure & Networks Our offerings to the Commercial markets include: Fixed and Transportable Ground Terminals Satellite Control Ground Stations Control and M&C System Troposcatter Systems and Networks Radio and TV Distribution Networks Radar Towers (Weather and Airport) Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Civil Works and Facilities Retrofits and Upgrades GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 20

21 Programs Business Commercial Satcom Infrastructure & Networks APPLICATIONS Satcom Systems for Voice, Data, and Video International Gateways, Teleports, VSAT Hubs Digital Video and Audio Uplinks DTH Uplinks GSM Backhaul Networks Satellite Control Telemetry, Tracking, and Control Systems (TT&C) Telemetry, Command & Ranging (TC&R) In-Orbit-test (IOT) Transfer Orbit Support Services (TOSS) LEO Systems GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 21

22 Programs Business Commercial User Terminals Our offerings to the Commercial Markets for User Terminals include: Fixed Communication Terminals Transportable Communication Terminals Mobile Communication Terminals Satcom-on-the-Move Terminals GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 22

23 Programs Business Commercial User Terminals APPLICATIONS Star and Mesh VSATs Internet VSATs Satellite News Gathering (SNG) Deployable Flyaway Terminals Video Backhaul Mobile VSAT for Oil & Gas Exploration GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 23

24 Programs Business Scientific Our offerings to the Scientific Market for Astronomy and Space Exploration include: Radio Telescopes Pedestals and Positioners Optical Telescopes Pedestals and Positioners Telescope Domes and Facilities Large Communication Antennas Telescope Retrofits and Upgrades Optical Instrument Test Assemblies Concept / Design Studies GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 24

25 Programs Business Scientific APPLICATIONS Space Infra-Red and Visible Light Survey Very Long Baseline Interferometry Geophysical Observatory Radio Astronomy Observatory Optical Astronomy Observatory Sky Mapping GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 25

26 Integrated Logistics Support Capabilities GDST provides effective life-cycle management for systems and support equipment through the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) organization ILS Processes identify program requirements, perform and document logistics support analyses, and effectively track and manage the support programs for systems and equipments Capabilities include planning, development, acquisition, integration, and delivery of all ILS elements required to design, support, and maintain a system from concept through disposal and to reduce life cycle costs GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 26

27 Integrated Logistics Support Capabilities ILS Services Provided Include: General Management : Integrated Logistic Support Master Schedule (IMS), Contract Funds Status Reports (CFSR) Provisioning: Provisioning Parts List (PPL), Long Lead Time List (LLTIL), Tools and Test Equipment List (TTEL), Logistics Drawing Tree Reliability and Maintainability Analysis (RAM): Failure Modes, Effects, & Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Failure Summary and Analysis Report (FRACAS), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) Training Development: Training material development, Lesson Plan/Guide (LP), Job Task Analysis (JTA), Learning Analysis Report (LAR) Technical Manuals: Best commercial practices or Mil-Std formats including ETM, Safety Assessment Report (SAR), Quick Start Guides, Setup or Implementation Guides, Software User Guides GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 27

28 Programs Business Integration & Installation SATCOM Technologies is Committed to Providing High-Quality, Professional Services in the Installation, Testing, Retrofit, Refurbishment and Maintenance Areas. Our Experience and Know-How Enables Us to Meet the Rapidly Changing Needs of the Industry and to Provide the Highest Levels of Quality and Precision While Minimizing Risk. GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 28

29 Installation and Test Services SATCOM Technologies Offering for Field and Technical Services Include: Installation of Earth Station Systems and Electrical Services with Certified Regional Installation and Test Crews Installation and Testing of Products Factory Trial Assembly and Alignment Support Engineering and Implementation of Site Civil Works Retrofits, Refurbishment and Upgrades Preventive and Remedial Maintenance Services Cooperating Earth Station GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 29

30 Customer Care Services CustomerCare 24 x 7 x 365 Service Call Center ( ) Staffed Call Center Answers Calls 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, 365 Days a Year Calls Patched Directly Through to SATCOM Technologies Personnel Technical Personnel Available During Non-Business Hours WebCare (customercare@gdsatcom.com) Direct link to SATCOM Technologies CustomerCare Organization Technical Assistance Available via Reply Mail GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 30

31 SATCOM Technologies Value Proposition Manufacturer of a Broadest Range of Antenna, RF Electronics, and Control System Products Turn-Key Integrator of Complex Programs Network Design and Application Engineering Satellite Access Coordination and Technical Support Worldwide Regional Sales and Service Centers Implementation Services Rapid Deployment to Meet Tight Schedule Low Risk - Proven Experience Deploying Turnkey Systems Extensive Satcom Knowledge and Experience Highly Reliable System SATCOM Technologies is the Product Manufacturer Uniquely Qualified GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 31

32 Supplemental Information WARRIOR Terminal Family SATCOM-On-The-Move ARSTRAT/DISA Certifications Ka-Band Capabilities Monitor and Control (M&C) Troposcatter Communications GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 32

33 WARRIOR Terminal Family Key Features RF Terminal with Separate Modem and Baseband Designed for Harsh and Hostile Environments Multi-Band Capable (C, X, Ku, Ka) Modular Design Allows for Multiple Configurations Auto Acquisition Antenna Control is Software-Driven, Not On- Board M&C with Laptop - Intuitive Graphical User Interface Setup in 15 to 30 Minutes SIPRNET and NIPRNET Access Cisco Router and Other Baseband as Required Modem Agnostic - Supports Standard L-Band TDMA or FDMA Modem (idirect, Radyne, Comtech, Paradise, Viasat etc.) Integrated LinkwayS2, idirect, Hughes Modems EBEM, JIPM, NCW Modems Compatible When Available GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 33

34 WARRIOR Terminal Types Small Manpack/Suitcase Terminals Very Small Man-Transportable Satellite Terminal Designed for First-Responders Up to 4 Mbps Transmit and 18 Mbps Receive Single Hard-Case Transport Option (<100 lbs) Small Flyaway/Transit-Cased Terminal Packaged in Hard Transit Cases or Vehicle Roof Mounted Up to 4 Mbps Transmit and 18 Mbps Receive Operation Meets Two-Man Lift Requirements Medium Flyaway/Transit-Cased Terminals High Speed Transmit and Receive Meets Two-Man Lift Requirements High Wind and Light Weight Versions 2.4m Vehicle/Trailer-Mounted Terminal Vehicle Roof or Trailer Mounted High Speed Transmit and Receive High Wind and Light-Weight Versions GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 34

35 WARRIOR Terminal Types Warrior 390V FMTV & Pallet Mounted (JNN, WIN-T, HC3) Can Support Redundant RF and Baseband JNN Next Generation Unit Hub Truck Teleport Restoral System Tactical Insertion Point (TIP) for GBS High Speed Transmit and Receive Up to 750W TWTA at Ku or 500W EIK at Ka Support for up to 24 Satellite Modems Provides Hub Support for TDMA Networks Designed for Harsh and Hostile Environments Setup in 30 Minutes or Less 4.6m Trailer-Mounted Terminal Trailer Mounted High Speed Transmit and Receive Designed for Harsh and Hostile Environments Setup in 30 Minutes or Less Can be Transported on C-130 Aircraft GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 35

36 WARRIOR Product Matrix WARRIOR PRODUCT LINE MATRIX SSPA (W) TWTA (W) Ka Ku 4 8/16 20/25 35/ X Ant Size (m) C Manpack/Suitcase SOTM Transit Case Vehicle Roof Mount Single or Multi-Band Satellite or Tropo Transit Case, Vehicle Roof Mount or Trailer Mount Single or Multi-Band Skid, Vehicle or Trailer Mount Single Band Skid Mounted Re-Deployable Hub GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 36

37 SOTM (SATCOM-On-The-Move ) Key Features: Ruggedized Stabilized Satcom-On- The-Move terminal Ku, Ka, or X-Band and Ku or Ka-Band Interchangeable Payloads 30, 24, 20, 18 Diameter Antenna C-130 Drive-On/Drive-Off Flush Mount and 3-Axis Variants Off-Road Ready (Churchville B Conditions) 100% Low-Risk Existing Technology High Tx/Rx Data Rates Modem Agnostic FDMA, TDMA, and Spread Spectrum Capable VMES License Pending GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 37

38 SOTM Terminals Shipboard and Airborne Applications Shipboard Product Addresses SOTM Requirements for Blue Water Vessels Passive Wedge with Port and Starboard Terminals Three-axis tilt wedge Pedestal Allows Re-Use of Legacy Two-Axis Product Line Airborne Cost and Weight Optimized 2-Axis Gimbal Minimized Height Profile (as low as ~13 to ~30 ) Interchangeable RF Payloads (X, Ku, Ka- Band) Lightweight (~45 lb. and up) AHRS Interface GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 38

39 ARSTRAT/DISA Certification SATCOM Technologies portfolio includes many X-Band and Ka-Band products and terminals certified by ARSTRAT/DISA. Several of our terminals are currently undergoing the certification process, and many others are planned for future certification. Terminals certified or in the process of certification (as of 2Q2011) include: Warrior TM Model W120 Ka-Band 1.2m terminal supplied to US Marine Corps SWAN program Warrior TM Model W180 Ka-Band 1.8m terminal supplied to US Marine Corps SWAN program Warrior TM Model W240 Ka-Band 2.4m trailer mounted terminal supplied to US Army (PM WIN-T) Warrior TM Model W390 Ka-Band 3.9m vehicle mounted terminal supplied to US Army (PM WIN-T) Continued on next slide GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 39

40 ARSTRAT/DISA Certification Continued Warrior TM Model RDMA 480 (X- and Ka-Bands) X- & Ka-Band 4.8m skid mounted terminal supplied to US Army (PM WIN-T) Warrior TM Model RDMA 630 (X- and Ka-Bands) X- & Ka-Band 6.3m skid mounted terminal supplied to US Army (PM WIN-T) 9.2m Antenna Ka-Band 9.2m gateway supplied to US Army Regional Hub Node Program Model M20 Satcom-On-The-Move (X- and Ka-Band) Ka-Band M20-20 SOTM TM terminal supplied to US Army WIN-T INC2 program X-Band M20-24 SOTM TM terminal supplied to SOCOM Model m VSAT Ka-Band 1.2m VSAT terminal supplied to US Department of State 9m Antenna X-Band 9m DISA STD-B gateway supplied to SOCOM 3.8m Dual Offset Antenna X-Band 3.8m hub terminal supplied to SOCOM GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 40

41 Ka-Band Capabilities SATCOM Technologies Leads the Industry in Ka- Band Ground Infrastructure Military and Commercial Ka-Band Antennas from Less than 1 Meter to 18 Meters in Size Single and Multi-Carrier Terminals Preeminent Ka-Band System Provider From the Beginning Built the ACTS TT&C Antenna To the Present More Ka-Band Gateways than Any Other Company GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 41 41

42 Ka-Band Competitive Advantages SATCOM Technologies is the premier supplier of high performance, large-dish Earth Stations with distinctive advantages: Successful Ka-Band History TT&C Experience System Thermal Characteristics Anti-Icing Systems Structural Integrity Hub Integration Experience Experienced Field Installation and Test Teams Repeatable Results Self-contained, In-house expertise GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 42

43 Ka-Band Product Line Ka-Band Antenna Products Standard Antennas from 35 cm to 18 Meters Custom Antennas of Any Aperture Ka-Band RF Electronics LNAs, LNBs, Frequency Converters SSPAs, SSPBs, TWTAs, Millitrons, EIKs Ka-Band Tracking Systems Steptrack (2m to 8m) Monopulse (8m to >25m) Network and Terminal M&C Systems Single Terminal Full Networks (e.g., diversity sites) Most Ka-Band System Integration Experience Most Ka-Band Terminals Utilize Antenna-Mounted RF GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 43

44 Ka-Band Large Antenna Systems Antenna Designs: 18M FMA (MUOS) 13M FMA & LMA 9M LMA 8M LMA 5.5M LMA 2.4M and Others Frequency Ranges: GHz RX GHz TX Custom Bands Representative Customers: US DBS Providers US DoD ICO Spaceways Telesat KoreaSat Avanti (UK) Intelsat (US, Australia, India) Astrium (YahSat TT&C Stations) GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 44

45 Ka-Band Antenna Systems Echostar 9M Limited Motion Antennas Installed at Various Sites Across the US Uplink Electronics are Integrated Into the Hub Large Easy Access Platforms for Maintenance FCC & ITU Compliant DirecTV 13M and 9M Limited Motion Antennas Installed at Various Sites Across the US Integrated DTH Uplink Stations All Uplink Electronics are Integrated into the Hub Large Easy Access Platforms for Maintenance FCC & ITU Compliant Type Approval Being Pursued GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 45

46 Ka-Band Antenna Systems 9M Antenna Class Hub Integration Hub Integration: HPAs (Up to 8 HPAs) BUCs & BDCs Diplexers VPC Phase Combine LNA Plate GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 46

47 Transportable Ka-Band Terminals Trailer Mounted SATCOM Terminal Quad Band Operation Including Ka-Band Self-Contained Earth Station Multi-Band Antenna Multi-Band RF Equipment Baseband Equipment Power Generator and Conditioner Auto-Acquisition ACU Hundreds Have Been Deployed ARSTRAT Certified Terminals GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 47

48 Monitor & Control (M&C) NetMAC (Network Monitor & Control) is a Complete Management Tool for Your Telecommunications System from Single Site or Multiple Sites Manned or Unmanned Full Array of Network Functions Remote Access via Laptop The NetMAC Provides Cost Effective and Powerful Central Control of Your Total Operation Giving You the Competitive Edge The NetMAC Can Be Configured to Work Within the Existing Topology and Can Be Easily Expanded to Meet Your Future Growth Plans and Needs GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 48

49 Troposcatter Communications TM-20 Modem New Space Diversity Feed Small Aperture Solutions Dual-use (SATCOM/Tropo) Solutions Key Benefits: SATCOM/Tropo Components 200 km C-Band Link No Recurring Satellite Costs 20Mb/s Information Rates Tested BER > 10E-8 Tracking System for Antenna End Users: US DoD; Ministry of Defense Foreign Governments Oil Companies Commercial Communications GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 49

50 Troposcatter Communications Ku-Band Performance Testing Ku-Band Testing Demonstrated: Higher Rate Operation (20Mb/s) 2.4m Ku Quad Diversity is Viable Lighter, Single Antenna, Lower Power Solution 300W Transmit Levels at Ku-Band Reliable and Predictable Even in Rain Regions Higher Signal Strengths and Lower Bit Error Rates BER >10E-8 Reliably 2.4M Ku Troposcatter Terminal GENERAL DYNAMICS PRIVATE INFORMATION 50