The Internet Routing In Space (IRIS) program provides the ability to route IP traffic onboard satellites, giving users of Web, VoIP and other IP applications the power to communicate directly over satellite without transferring data to and from an intermediate Earth station. IRIS was supported by the US Department of Defense through its Joint Capabilities Technology Demonstration (JCTD) program.
Harris CapRock provided fly-away terminals, fully integrated data suites, professional services for engineering and on-site support, teleport services, program management and bandwidth.
Requirements:
- Turnkey Managed Solution functions for a variety of missions and customers
- Network Design & Development
- Systems Engineering & Integration
- Systems & Enterprise Network Management
- Voice/Video and Data Application Engineering & Integration
- Desktop Integration
- Program Management / Oversight
- Network Installation Services
- Creation & Execution of Pre & Post Deployment Test Plans
- Levels 1, 2 & 3 Operations/Maintenance Support
- Incident Management & Resolution Services
- Secret Security Clearances
Challenges:
- Support experimental satellite network design to provide proof of Operation Capabilities
- Support geographically diverse locations
- CONUS
- OCONUS
- Support Diverse Applications
- Desktop to Desktop VTC (with Audio)
- VoIP
- Analog Voice
- Remote – Remote FTP
- E-Mail (and Exchange Server)
Harris CapRock Solution:
- Harris CapRock provided a dedicated team of Engineers, IT & Field Technicians with
Program Management Oversight responsibilities
- Harris CapRock provided all aspects to successfully support the JCTD Operational Demonstration