Comet by ComTech

Rugged Elevation for Mission-Critical Troposcatter Communications

BlueSky Mast 350 Lift Series Integrated with Comtech COMET

The BlueSky Mast 350 Lift Series provides rugged, rapidly deployable support for Comtech's COMET man-packable troposcatter system. Rated for wind up to 90 mph (144 km/h), it keeps the mobility and fast 10-minute setup that over-the-horizon operations require.
Collaborative Partner
Comet by ComTech
BlueSky Mast System
350 Lift Series - 5 Meters (17.5 ft.)
Payload
Comtech COMET
Benefits
BlueSky Mast lets a single person set up and deploy COMET in about ten minutes.
The 350 Lift Series gives COMET's modular terminal a stable 3 m (10.5 ft) elevation, extending communications range to 60 km and beyond.
The 350 Lift Series' 3.5 in. OD mast accommodates up to 185 lbs (84 kg) of payload, giving COMET's troposcatter hardware robust structural support.
Tested to MIL-STD-810G, BlueSky Mast systems deliver reliable mechanical performance in harsh conditions across military, disaster recovery and emergency operations.
The 350 Lift Series packs down into two custom hard cases for transport.
Key Capabilities
Troposcatter provides line-of-sight, non-line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight links. Higher survivability than microwave and SATCOM, thanks to multipath reception and highly sensitive receivers. Inherent LPI/LPD/LPE from the scattered nature of the signal. Operates in satellite-congested or denied environments. Low latency, typically 6 to 8 ms. With DSSS, troposcatter can operate as low as 50 µW, 100 times less than line-of-sight systems.
Mission Kit

BlueSky Mast 350 Lift Series + Comtech COMET

350 Lift Series - 5 Meters (17.5 ft.)

Integrated with

Comtech COMET

Model Heights: 

5

meters /

17.5

feet

Payload Capacity:

79.4

kg /

175

lbs

(See Capabilities Chart)

Wind Loading:

144.8

km/h /

90

mph

Deployment Time:

10 minutes, 1 person

Outside Diameter:

3.5

inches

Testing: MIL-STD-810G 

Transport:

(2) 62x21x12 Custom Hard Cases