On March 4, SNC announced that it has been selected for the National Reconnaissance Office’s (NRO) Commercial Radio Frequency Capabilities study under the agency’s Commercial Systems Program Office (CSPO). Leveraging its Vindlér constellation of space-based radio frequency (RF) systems, SNC will use commercial remote sensing techniques within the RF spectrum to detect and produce valuable signal and geolocation products that support US intelligence and defense communities.
The study aims to evaluate, leverage and integrate new and emerging commercial RF data sources, providing critical insights for mission planners and operators worldwide. This comes as part of a broader effort to leverage commercial RF data as a critical layer of information, enhancing decision making and support for mission objectives in complex environments.
SNC’s Vindlér space-based collection service addresses a growing market need for RF data and analysis. Utilizing low-Earth orbit satellites, Vindlér detects and geo-locates certain objects based on targeted RF emissions, delivering valuable data and analysis to its customers. This technology is particularly critical when evaluating operations in contested or denied access areas.
“The expansion of our Vindlér constellation marks a major leap forward in delivering precise, timely intelligence from space by significantly enhancing our ability to collect and process massive volumes of RF data,” said Charlie Howell, vice president of programs at SNC. “We are providing our partners with the critical insights needed for rapid decision making in an increasingly complex global environment.”
The company’s Vindlér 2.0 constellation of three EELV Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA) class satellites is scheduled to launch in spring of this year. Building on a more than 60-year heritage of RF, electronic warfare systems and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance solutions, Vindlér can detect a wide range of emitters from VHF to Ku-band with high accuracy. It can be used to track dark vessels, GPS jammers and more in support of national security efforts. The advanced RF solution also features low-latency delivery and multi-modal analytics with twice-daily downlink revisits, ensuring timely and precise data delivery.
Source: SNC
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