Satcom On The Move

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Satcom On The Move (SOTM), or satellite communications on the move, is a phrase used in the context of mobile satellite technology, specifically relating to military ground vehicles. The basic principle behind Satcom On The Move is that a vehicle equipped with a satellite antenna is able to establish communication with a satellite and maintain that communication while the vehicle is moving.

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In recent years, the india military has expressed high levels of interest in Satcom On The Move technology, driven by former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's call for lighter-weight, more mobile ground forces. This has pushed the commercial satellite industry to create satcom systems that support this need.

[edit] External links

• Animation demonstrating Satcom On The Move

[edit] References

• Finer Feelers
• Tactical Satellite Communications Networks
• Homeland Security: In Touch, On The Move