AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ORBIT Communication Systems, Inc., a provider of mission-critical connectivity solutions in a variety of markets, including satellite communications, tracking and telemetry, and communications management systems, will showcase its breakthrough OrBand™ VSAT system today at METS 2011, the world's largest trade exhibition of equipment, materials and systems for the international marine leisure industry.
The first of a new family of maritime VSAT systems to be rolled out, ORBIT’s AL-7107 OrBand delivers RF performance equivalent to industry-standard systems but in a much smaller footprint. Industry-standard systems feature a 3.8m (150”) radome while OrBand features an extraordinarily compact 2.7m (106”) radome, requiring substantially less deck space and is 30% lighter than competitive solutions.
“We have great feedback from our customers on the OrBand’s exceptional RF performance, as well as Orbit’s ability to provide them with a reliable solution, which results in improved operations, and a crew with high moral that is more productive,” said Yosi Albagli, President of Satellite Communications at ORBIT. "This outstanding system has recently been selected and delivered to yachts, naval and commercial shipping vessels. Based on these successes, we see OrBand as a key enabler for the adoption of C-Band global satellite communications in the maritime industry."
Features/Benefits
The AL-7107 OrBand solution supports extended C-Band and extended Ku-band frequencies, and several RF feeds, featuring electrically switchable linear and circular polarizations. Due to its compact size, a pre-assembled and tested OrBand system and its radome fit into a 20-foot container, which dramatically reduces shipping costs and allows for much shorter deployment times.
Fully compliant with all major satellite regulations for C-Band, OrBand is uniquely suited to address the broadband satellite communication needs of offshore oil & gas rigs and platforms, support vessels, naval vessels, and commercial shipping and yachts. These vessels depend on reliable always-on broadband for applications such as corporate networking and ERP, live video monitoring and surveillance, crew welfare and communication services, to name a few applications. In order to meet the high availability requirements of mission-critical applications, OrBand also features advanced remote access capabilities for monitoring and remote diagnostics.
ORBIT offers a diverse portfolio of advanced satellite communications solutions for maritime and land-based applications. ORBIT's systems are installed on over 3,300 marine platforms – from naval vessels to cargo ships, ocean liners and oil rigs - enabling TV reception and broadband IP connectivity for always-on applications such as Internet, video, telephony and other applications.
ORBIT will be available to discuss and demonstrate the company’s latest VSAT offerings in booth #04.415, starting today at METS, which will be held at the Amsterdam RAI.
For additional information about ORBIT's Satellite Communications solutions, visit http://www.orbit-cs.com/satellite-communications.
About ORBIT Communication Systems
ORBIT is a global provider of highly engineered mission-critical communications systems and solutions for maritime, aerospace, and earth observation applications in commercial, defense and homeland security markets. Our portfolio includes mobile Satellite Communications systems, Tracking & Telemetry solutions and Communications Management Systems which are deployed on thousands of marine, airborne and ground platforms worldwide. ORBIT’s customers include over 20 Navies, major integrators such as Airbus Military, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Rockwell Collins, communications service providers such as SELEX Communications and Telespazio (Finmeccanica companies), Eutelsat, NewSat, Gilat, Harris Caprock Communications, Milano Teleport and earth observation organizations such as Imagesat and the European Space Agency.
ORBIT is a public company traded on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange. The company boasts an international sales and customer support network that includes the United States, Europe, and the Far East in addition to its international technical service centers located around the world. For more information, please visit www.orbit-cs.com/.