WIDEBAND SURFACE DATA TERMINAL
Sharklink is a high-performance surface data terminal (SDT) tailored for maritime operations, ensuring secure, long-range communication between airborne and shipboard platforms using standard common data link (CDL) networks. Providing real-time imagery, video, audio, and sensor data, Sharklink equips ship personnel with comprehensive information for diverse missions, from from in-theater combat to humanitarian aid. The system boasts compatibility with multiple CDL waveforms, operating primarily in the Ku band (with S and C band options), and offers selectable encryption for data protection. Sharklink supports a range of data transfer rates, employs both high-gain directional and omnidirectional antennas for optimal signal range and acquisition, and is designed with scalable architecture, accommodating multiple antenna setups and user interfaces, enhancing operational flexibility.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Communication with Ku band CDL-equipped aircraft (S and C band operation is also available as an option)
- Ship motion compensation for the directional antenna
- Ku band digital transmit and receive, 14.4-15.35 GHz
- Data security with selectable Type 1 or AES encryption to protect information from exploitation while maintaining compatibility with older airborne terminals with a crypto bypass option
Available in the United States and exportable internationally.
