Overhead Communications

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Communications Network - Bluestream™

The next generation in aerostat and airship communications and remote sensing solutions is here! By integrating the most technologically advanced commercial solutions available today, Overhead Communications brings high-tech capability to an age-old solution.

The idea to use aerostats and blimps for reconnaissance and communications is not a new one. These types of systems have been used since WWII. However, until now, no one has integrated the next generation of aerostats with an IP based, interoperable communication system and remote sensing equipment.

The result of these efforts is the Bluestream™ Communications Network, a network solution that can provide long-range, interoperable communications and remote sensing capabilities in areas with little or no infrastructure, or as a complement to existing communications systems to add further capability.

In addition, because we offer a wide variety of the most technologically advanced aerostats and launch systems, we can provide an unparalleled ability to meet your exact requirements, whether your need is long duration, persistent location coverage or tactical, wide area communications restoration.

Our integrated "High Performance" aerostat systems can carry up to 250 pounds and sustain operations for several weeks at a time.

AS 6200HW

  • Class: High Performance Plus
  • Person(s): 4-6
  • Max. Weight: 200 lbs
  • Max. Altitude: 2,000 ft
  • Wind: 75 mph
  • Duration: 30 days
  • Deployment: 1-2 hours

AS 6200

  • Class: High Performance
  • Person(s): 6
  • Max. Weight: 250 lbs
  • Max. Altitude: 3,000 ft
  • Wind: 40 mph
  • Duration: 30 days
  • Deployment: 2-3 hours

Overhead Communications' "Tactical" series of integrated aerostat systems provide quick response and an extremely light logistics footprint. From two person operations to self inflating aerostat systems we can have you operational within minutes of arrival on station.

AS 2150HW

  • Class: Tactical
  • Person(s): 2
  • Max. Weight: 140 lbs
  • Max. Altitude: 2,000 ft
  • Wind: 90 mph
  • Duration: 3-5 days
  • Deployment: 30 minutes

AS 3100SL

  • Class: Tactical Plus
  • Person(s): 3
  • Max. Weight: 100 lbs
  • Max. Altitude: 1,000 ft
  • Wind: 35 mph
  • Duration: 7-10 days
  • Deployment: 7 minutes

By integrating industry leading commercially available products, Overhead Communications can offer pinpoint solutions to meet your toughest requirements.

Bluestream™ Communications Network
  • Rapid Response
  • Multi-tier Interoperability
  • Wide-area Coverage
  • Situational Awareness

Benefits

RAPID RESPONSE
  • Operational within minutes of arrival on station
  • Palletized and or transit case capable for easy vehicle transport
MULTI-TIER INTEROPERABILITY
  • Scalable to any number of existing systems and agencies
  • Radio, Cellular, Voice, Data, Video, WiFi and more
WIDE-AREA COVERAGE
  • Over 54 mile communications radius
  • Full coverage area with little or no dependency on infrastructure
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
  • Airborne HI-Def Video/Imaging
  • GPS Asset Tracking