Build self-forming broadband mesh networks with handheld, vehicle-mounted and airborne radios. Connect field teams, vehicles, UAVs and command centers for voice, live video, data and location sharing—supporting emergency response, remote operations and mobile command without relying on fixed network infrastructure.
Consult immediatelyReliable communication cannot always depend on cellular networks, fixed base stations or existing network infrastructure. In emergency response, mobile operations, remote areas and rapidly changing field environments, communication networks may need to be established wherever personnel, vehicles and unmanned systems are operating.
Our MANET radio systems use broadband mesh networking and software-defined radio technologies to create flexible wireless IP networks for voice, video, data and location information. Multiple radio nodes can establish direct or multi-hop links, allowing handheld terminals, vehicles, UAVs, cameras and command centers to remain connected across a distributed operating area.
From portable field communications to mobile command and airborne networking, MANET radios provide a practical way to deploy broadband communications without relying entirely on fixed infrastructure.
MANET radios can establish communication links between participating nodes without requiring every device to connect directly to a fixed central base station. As radios join the network, they can become part of the overall communication path and exchange IP traffic with other reachable nodes.
When two radios cannot communicate directly because of distance, terrain or obstacles, intermediate nodes can relay traffic between them. A vehicle radio, backpack node or fixed station can therefore help extend communication beyond the direct radio range of an individual handheld device.
Personnel, vehicles and UAVs are constantly moving during field operations. A MANET network can adapt as available communication links change, helping maintain connectivity across a mobile network rather than relying on one permanently fixed transmission path.
Unlike conventional radio systems designed mainly around narrowband voice, broadband MANET radios provide an IP transport network capable of supporting different communication services. Depending on system configuration and available bandwidth, the same wireless network can carry voice communications, live video, operational data and location information.
Software-defined radio architecture provides a flexible foundation for wireless communication. Radio processing functions can be implemented through programmable hardware and software, allowing different radio products to be adapted for handheld, vehicle-mounted, airborne and fixed-site applications.
MIMO technology uses multiple transmit and receive paths to improve wireless communication performance. This is particularly useful for broadband mesh networking where nodes may operate in mobile, obstructed or multipath environments.
MANET radios can form the wireless transport layer for IP-based field equipment. Cameras, computers, sensors, mobile terminals and other network devices can be connected according to the interfaces and capabilities provided by the selected radio model.
Field personnel and operational teams can use the network to support voice communication applications according to the system architecture and connected terminals.
Video from portable cameras, vehicle cameras, UAV payloads and observation points can be transported through the broadband mesh network, helping command personnel obtain visual information from remote locations.
Computers, sensors, controllers and other IP-based equipment can exchange operational information through the wireless network.
Location information from mobile devices can be sent toward compatible command or dispatch platforms, giving operators greater visibility into the location of personnel, vehicles and other network assets.
UAVs, robots and other unmanned equipment can become part of the broadband field network, allowing information from remote or difficult-to-access areas to reach operational teams.
Natural disasters, major accidents and infrastructure failures can interrupt existing communication services. MANET radios allow response teams to establish an independent wireless network using portable, vehicle and fixed communication nodes. Voice, live video, location and operational information can then be transmitted between field teams and temporary command centers.
Fire and rescue operations often involve changing locations, difficult terrain and limited network coverage. Handheld radios, vehicle nodes, temporary relays and airborne platforms can be combined to create a mobile communication network around the incident area.
MANET radios can support temporary security operations, patrol teams, major-event communications and other situations requiring rapidly deployable wireless networking between mobile personnel and command locations.
Airborne MANET nodes can provide broadband links for UAV video and data transmission while participating in a wider ground-air mesh network. This allows UAVs to work alongside command vehicles, field personnel and fixed stations instead of operating as completely isolated communication links.
command vehicle equipped with a MANET radio can become a mobile network hub linking field personnel, cameras, UAVs, remote nodes and command applications. This is useful when the command location must move with the operation rather than remain at a fixed communications facility
Power transmission, pipeline inspection, surveying and other utility operations frequently take place in remote environments. MANET radios can provide temporary broadband connectivity between field teams and mobile operational centers where fixed communications are limited.
Large industrial sites, open-pit mines and remote project areas may contain coverage gaps or temporary work zones. Portable and vehicle mesh nodes can provide additional communication options for field video, data transmission and operational coordination.
Surveying, exploration, inspection and temporary engineering projects can use MANET networks to establish communication between personnel, vehicles and remote equipment without installing permanent network infrastructure first.
