The Predator Reconnaissance Communications System (with ATC Radio) will include:
I.) Predator UAV, fully equipped with sensors and ATC Radio and KuSDL, and LOS data link (within UAV operating range of launch and maintenance facilities).
II.) Transponder lease(s) on appropriately positioned commercial Ku-band geosynchronous satellites. Lease, revenue arrangements and spot beam locations all established long before mission initiation.
III.) In-theater exploitation and control complex, including transportable satellite earth terminal (IESS -208, Type E2) with full duplex Ku-band receive and transmit capability. Complex would include exploitation capability and full connectivity to in-theater voice communications complex. Remote pilot (GCS) accomplishes ATC with authorities near flight path via data links and onboard AN/ARC-210 radio.
