LightSpeed

LightSpeed™ R23

Ship-to-Ship / Ship-to-Shore Non-RF Communications, Data and Distance Device

The eye-safe IR LED allows non-visible communications between units at distances up to 2.5km. Provides full-duplex voice communication, functions as a network link to a remote computing device or to another system via USB network connection and measures distances between LightSpeed devices with very high accuracy to provide distance, velocity and acceleration.

  • Developed for NAVY Operational Logistics Integration (OPLOG) Program
  • Replaces legacy Phone and Distance Line (PDL) system during
  • Underway Replenishment (UNREP) with LightSpeed™ technology
  • Non-RF covert communication during approach
  • Units use eye-safe IR LEDs
  • System demonstrated distance measurement and voice communications between ships operating at various speeds
  • System demonstrated distance measurement and voice
  • communications between RHIBs operating at various speeds
  • System capable of passing any information (including tactical) in any
  • format (open source) from ship (any size) to shore to mobile
  • Advantages of the PDL replacement: Reduce Manpower, Increase Accuracy, Increase Safety, Enhance Capabilities
  • Perfect performance even in fog at distances 5-6 times the visibility limit
  • Non-visible communications between units at distances up to 3.2km
    Voice Communication 16 – 32 – 64Kbps
    Data Communication Up to 10Mbps
    Data Interface Ethernet
    Operating Distance Up to 2miles (2.3km)
    Transmitter IR LED (no laser)
    Field-of-View 12° for optics and comms
    Headset Any COTS 2.5mm
    Size 8.5″x7.25″x7.25″
    Weight 10 lbs (w/ battery)
    Mounting Tripod
    Power Supply Internal 2590 rechargable
    Operating Temperature -20°C to +60°C
    Storage Temperature -40°C to +80°C
    Magnification Built-in camera with 25X
    Front Lens Diameter 56mm
    Exit Pupil 7mm
    Field-of-View 240 meters at 1,000 meters
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