softFEP
• Terabytes of satellite data reliably delivered to data centers around the world
• Payload, telemetry, and command data securely processed in control centers
• Voice, internet, video, and science data between earth and manned space
Advanced Communications
Our solutions bring innovation to space systems. We solve difficult and complex communication challenges for our customers.
The flexible software architecture that supports our solutions.
SOFTLINK
Learn about SOFTLINK, our high-speed, low-latency, real-time digital signal processing and transport software platform.
Our product families address the full spectrum of Signal, Network and Data Processing
satTRAC
• Satellite TT&C modems for cubesat, smallsat, and geostationary satellites
• High-rate modems for earth receipt of payload downlinks
• Ground network transport protocols such as CCSDS
inSIGHT
• Ground support equipment to verify spacecraft in the factory and at the launch site
• Analytics for rapid analysis, diagnostics, and troubleshooting
WAN-EX
• Guaranteed transport of high-rate continuous data streams over problematic networks
• Forward Error Correction algorithms to overcome packet loss
• Support for multiple downlinks with one transmitter through multiplexing
signal:IQ
Achieve full identification of signal transmission and help address signal anomalies.
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TestExec
• Automated test execution and test reports
• Analyze test results in real-time or historically
• Customize test reports
softFEP
Network Gateway and Front End Applications
softFEP Apps are deployed virtually on cloud architectures or hosted on dedicated servers. The Apps perform control center data formatting and interface conversion for commands and telemetry, with full support for NSA Type 1 and AES encryption/decryption devices.
Features:
- Apps are fully configurable relative to features, functions, interfaces, and number of data streams.
- Full support for CCSDS Blue Books.
- 10 Gbps Payload
20Mbps Serial TM
5Mbps Serial TC - Server or Cloud Hosted.
- Custom Configurations.
satTRAC
Satellite Communications Modems
satTRAC Modems provide RF conversion and modem processing for TT&C and Payload links with support for all commonly used frequencies and waveforms.
satTRAC Modems offer extensive configurability, resiliency, and security; they are compatibility tested with most GEO spacecraft buses and LEO smallsat radios.
An ethernet-attached RF digitizer connects to the modem’s software application running on commercial servers.
Features:
- Digitizer technology conditions, filters, downconverts, samples, and decimates to a digitized IF over Ethernet
- The modem’s intelligence is the satTRAC App software that performs all demodulation, modulation, and ranging computations
- TRL 9, proven in both factory compatibility tests and on-orbit operations
- 5 Mbps Commanding Uplink
10 Mbps Telemetry Downlink
180 Mbps Payload Downlink - Server or Cloud Hosted
- Custom Configurations
inSIGHT
Ground Support Equipment and Software
We integrates our suite of RF communications, data acquisition and telemetry processing products into turn-key systems our customers use for precise monitoring and automated testing.
The inSIGHT systems allow customization to today’s specific EGSE requirements while retaining the flexibility to adapt to the next program and the next one after that.
Features:
- inSIGHT’s software-based configurability delivers common EGSE that supports multiple spacecraft or launch vehicles.
- Integration with your existing test software and test scripts to protect your investment in automation.
- Multi-channel monitoring and control allows customers to interface with sensors, gauges, probes and switches used for testing complex aerospace platforms.
- Full support for telemetry acquisition, decommutation, Eu conversion, processing, recording and display.
- Factory test the operational RF and hardline communications links.
WAN-EX
softFEP Network Gateways transport real time data streams between earth terminals and operations centers. Ideally suited for moving high rate data streams to cloud processing or dedicated systems.
Features:
- Application Layer above UDP that Provides Reliable Data Transport
- Designed for Moving Multi-Gbps real time data to the cloud
- Forward Error Correction and Lost Packet Recovery Avoid Costly Retransmission
- Server or Cloud Hosted
- Tailored to Customer Requirements
signal:IQ
Signal Monitoring
Tracking satellites, monitoring signals, and analyzing signal data are vital tenets of space domain awareness in an increasing congested and contested satellite ecosystem. Built on our flexible SOFTLINK architecture, our sensor framework uses innovative monitoring processes to improve control of systems and processing of data.
Features:
- Data Capture: Multiple data source options provide flexibility to build the perfect solution for your needs.
- Signal Search: Examine data faster and find more anomalies with greater accuracy.
- Signal Analysis: Leverage our unique algorithms to solve problems and restore spectrum faster.
- Integrity & Interoperability: Automate solutions for maximum data throughput. Use open APIs to seamlessly integrate with your systems.
- Data Storage and Viewing: Quickly spot trend changes and issues.
- Planning and Alarming: Choose your desire planning and alarming method.
TestExec
Automated Testing Framework
TestExec is an HTML-based testing framework developed and used by ARKA and our customers to automate testing and
verification of ARKA systems. TestExec uses Python-generated test scripts and an intuitive HTML-based user interface (UI) to
remotely execute test scripts, collect results, and generate test reports that verify exact requirements.
Testing is flexible. You can orchestrate one test (test script) or a series of tests (entire test group), precisely track each test step
in a detailed execution log, and customize your test reports. TestExec is built on ARKA’s flexible SOFTLINK® software-defined
architecture, so it integrates seamlessly with ARKA software applications and services.
Features:
- Automation: Execute test scripts automatically with auto-generated test reports.
- Visual Test Report: Customize and easily navigate test reports with graphs, plots, etc.
- Flexibility: Generated tailorable Python scripts that seamlessly integrate with our software.
- Test Tracking: Follow as-run step-by-step execution log and archivable test reports.