Combat Survivor/Evader Locator (CSEL)

 
AN/PRC-148 JTRS Enhanced MBITR (JEM)
  • Small, rugged, lightweight handheld radio
  • Secure, over-the-horizon, two-way data communications
  • Precise geo-positioning information
  • Locate, authenticate, and communicate with isolated personnel
  • Takes the "search" out of "search and rescue"

Description

As a leader in the industry, Thales Communications provides its expertise for the development of products that exploit SDR technology. One example is the U.S. Air Force's Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) system. CSEL replaces line-of-sight radios with multimode satellite radios that allow for immediate communication with downed pilots (FLTSATCOM, SARSAT, AM Ground-to-Air).

Thales is a supplier to prime contractor Boeing, providing design and production of the VHF/UHF transceiver module used in the system. Thales' VHF/UHF transceiver module provides the CSEL radio with its communications capabilities by combining a powerful software-defined architecture and a multi-mode satellite radio on one board slightly larger than a credit card.

CSEL CSAR NetCentric System

For more information about CSEL, click here: http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/ic/csel/files/CSEL_overview.pdf