RT-1988 Iridium Data Link Terminal Unit
The Data Link Transceiver Unit [DLTU] was developed under an SBIR topic for the USAF at Edwards AFB. The delivered units successfully commanded, via discrete flight instructions and waypoints, a UAV at Webster Field Naval Facility in Maryland. Control and status was performed with a laptop from Edwards AFB.
RT-1988A/U
The DLTU characteristics are as follows:
- AES 256 encryption or external encryption
- Integral GPS
- Authenticated messaging [DLTU specific digital word format]
- Auto callback, Short Burst Data or Circuit Switched
- Integrated external MEMS AHARS
- 9 to 36 VDC Input
- Serial or Ethernet data input
- 2.75 x 6.125 x 1 in
- 0.75 lbs
Terminal Unit Data Sheets Available Upon Request
