Achievements
Rising to the challenge of providing reliable communication systems for customers world-wide
SolaCom has an established record of providing reliable communication solutions in some of the most challenging environments and demanding operations world-wide. While we are equally proud of all of our customers, here are a few notable examples of our achievements:
NASA
In the NASA Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) system, SolaCom has deployed a VCS where the central equipment is located in the SLF building with local positions in that building and remote positions located in another facility (the Landing Aids Control building). There are some local radios and GG circuits in the SLF, and others are brought over T1. The types of circuits that this system connects to over T1 are FAA shout circuits, VHF and UHF radios, NASA paging circuits (E&M), and intercom circuits. The AG radios in this system are signaling over E&M bits.
Lockheed-Martin FS21
SolaCom supplied communications solutions to Lockheed Martin to enable the company to provide contracted Flight Service operations for the FAA. The project includes the system design and supply of communications infrastructure and network for three large hub facilities and 17 smaller control locations providing communications coverage throughout the mainland United States, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii. Lockheed Martin's FS21 system is a fully integrated, nationwide networked solution that is the technology benchmark for the industry. Click on this link to read the ATCA Journal article on the FS21 solution.
NAV CANADA
NAV CANADA is the Air Navigation Service that manages Canadian airspace, which constitutes the second largest airspace in the world. With over 10 million annual aircraft movements, the company maintains one of the world's best safety records. This is because the NAV CANADA uses only the reliable sources of technology, including SolaCom for its back-up communications system. The Back-Up Communication System (BUCS) is unique in that it is engineered to take-over communication on a progressive, position-by-position basis in case the main VCCS fails. For this program, 12 large-scale Liberty-STAR network switches are installed in Area Control Centers (ACC), Terminal Control Units (TCU) and Large Control Towers (CT) across Canada. This provides NAV CANADA with round-the-clock protection against primary system outages and ensures that Canada’s airspace is open for business.
NORAD
In the NORAD VCS system, SolaCom has engineered a VCS where air-to-ground (AG) and ground-to-ground (GG) circuits are connected to the VCS exclusively over T1. The circuits in this system connect to remote radios using an efficient, proprietary, tone-based scheme for control.
SCOPE Command
SolaCom was selected by Rockwell Collins as the Voice Communication Control System for SCOPE Command based on its flexibility and reliability. SCOPE Command is a highly automated, high-frequency (HF) communication system that links US Air Force communication, command and control (C3) functions with globally deployed strategic & tactical airborne platforms. It is a high reliability, cost effective system based on 100 percent COTS/NDI equipment where SolaCom plays a major role. The Liberty-STAR is deployed to form a digital communication backbone that uses T1 to span the globe; allowing military assets to be controlled from global sites and/or from within strategic command in the US. All interfaces used in the SCOPE Command project have successfully undergone Joint Interoperability Test Certification (JITC) by DoD.
UK MoD
SolaCom was selected by Rockwell Collins to provide voice communications for the modernization of HF Communications for the U.K. Defence High Frequency Service (DHFC). In conjunction with Rockwell Collins, SolaCom Technologies delivered seven (7) fully digital Liberty-STAR Voice Communication Switches (VCS) throughout England and the British Territories. All seven Liberty-STAR VCSs will control day-to-day military voice communications over E1 for two network COM’s centers and for five HF stations. On top of providing an extensive array of analytical and diagnostic subroutines to facilitate troubleshooting, the Liberty-STAR VCS will act as training simulators for all seven centers when needed.
E9-1-1 Call Services
Working with VIXXI Solutions, Inc., a major U.S. provider of E9-1-1 services, SolaCom deployed its IQGateway solution for E9-1-1 selective routing. The IQGateway SR was linked with VIXXI’s industry- leading E9-1-1 database to enable VIXXI to offer E9-1-1 call handling services to VoIP Service Providers. E9-1-1 calls originating from VoIP users can now be routed correctly throughout the U.S. to any PSAP via either standard PSTN circuits or VoIP. The jointly defined critical communication solution also includes a cost-effective gateway that allows PSAP centers to directly accept E9-1-1 calls over VoIP without requiring upgrades to their existing equipment.
Enhanced Services with WiMax Compatibility
Working with established Independent Operating Companies (IOC) in the USA, to allow them to pursue new customers and revenues, Solacom deployed its Enhanced Services Solution and worked with the IOCs to introduce Personal Number (PN) and other enhanced services. In addition SolaCom worked with SOMA Networks, a leading edge WiMax equipment supplier, to deliver the PN service to ‘out-of-region’ customer over the WiMax fixed radio system. The combination of Soma WiMax, and SolaCom enhanced services allowed the IOC to offer a unique service bundle and attract new customers.
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