The Next Generation Survival Radio (NGSR)
Smaller, lighter, and better power efficiency than previous CSAR radios
The Next Generation Survival Radio (NGSR) is a U.S. Air Force-led program for the DoD and Joint Force providing line-of-sight voice and secure, over-the-horizon, two-way data communications that help combat search and rescue teams quickly locate, authenticate and rescue downed pilots and isolated military personnel.
The radio sends encrypted global positioning information, user identification, and situation reports to provide rescue teams and aircraft operating in hazardous conditions with quick and accurate location information.
Compact and Long Battery Life With Greater Than 12 Days Battery Life
Auto-Activation: G-Force & Water
Enhanced Voice Quality with Machine Learning-based Noise Reduction
Anti-Jam & Anti-Spoof With Active Beam Forming and Nulling
Radio Designed to be Upgradeable to M-Code Inc 2 When Available
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See It In Action
The Next Generation Survival Radio (NGSR) features a “cell phone-like” form factor with a large, color display for improved readability and usability. The radio also includes simple intuitive buttons spaced for all hand sizes and a single button press for “Mayday”, allowing the crew member to easily call for help.
The radio is equipped with an automatic G-force with ejection and water activation feature that automatically transmits location data when G-Force or water is detected.
A low-profile GPS/APNT patch antenna minimizes clothing snags and is less breakable than stub antennas.
The Radio Loader Interface (RLI) provides the capability to simultaneously charge and provision up to 8 radios along with 8 spare batteries. The RLI also supports daisy chaining 2 RLIs to program up to 16 radios simultaneously and includes a GPS repeater initializing geolocation in all radios.
Features
- Compatible with existing CSAR radios
- 44% smaller and 35% lighter than legacy CSEL radios in operation
- Simple and easy-to-use interface featuring large color screen with single button press HMI
- User friendly, software-defined transceiver enables waveforms, crypto and software upgrades to be added as they become available
- Enhanced voice quality with Machine Learning (ML) algorithms enables significant noise reduction during communication
- Slim COTS-based rear mount battery improves comfort when carrying spares, providing 12+ days of operation
- Includes an additional L/S Band input that supports auxiliary GPS, APNT, or other future waveforms
- COSPAS-SARSAT 406 (2nd Generation) – certification in progress
- Multiple antennas provide enhanced Anti-Jam and Anti-Spoofing protection against electronic warfare (EW) threats
- Tri-band flexible antenna
- Low-profile GPS/AltNav patch antenna minimizes clothing snags
- Optional additional antenna for L/S Bands and auxiliary GPS/AltNav
- Extended Frequency Range antenna includes VHF, UHF, GPS, AltNav
- Secondary GPS patch antenna provides EW protection offering Anti-Jam beam nulling protection including Anti-Spoofing for AltNav
The Next Generation Survival Radio (NGSR) is a software-defined radio that is designed to operate effectively in anti-access and area-denied environments to rescue downed personnel.
Benefits
Accurate
- Position accuracy to <25 meters
- Configurable GPS position updates interval
Secure
- NSA certified CHVP
Rugged
- Immersible to 10m for 3 hrs and to 20m for 10 min
- MIL-STD-464 and MIL-STD-810
- Auto-Activation upon Ejection and/or Water Detection
Easy to use
- Automatically responds to interrogation without user intervention
- Acquires GPS position automatically when unit is turned on
- Single-hand operation
- Situation report feature
- Color Display: large non-glare, daylight visible backlit display
- Intuitive keypad and UI menu system
- Configuration utility supports fast configuration and cloning
- Single button EMERGENCY feature
Flexible
- Software Defined Radio; upgradeable with future waveforms
- Indicates detection and relative strength of GPS interference
- LOS and BLOS communications paths
- Voice and Texting modes
- Canned, pre-programmed, free-format, and Situation Report encrypted message formats
- Interoperates with a variety of interrogators with multiple interrogation modes (SATCOM, LOS, PLS)
- Onboard and Remote VHF/UHF and GPS antennas
- Configurable battery saving options
- Low risk of interception/detection
- Encrypted 2-way burst data transmission (messaging and position)
Specifications
Next Generation Survival Radio Datasheet |
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| Frequency Range | - 121.5, 156.8, 123.1 MHz; 225–400 MHz; 406 SARSAT - L/S band |
| Frequency Stability | - 406 SARSAT: < 7.4ppb - MUOS CSEL SARSAT* |
| Modulation | - AM voice - Terminal Area Guidance (TAG)/DME Transponder mode: BPSK/OOK - Terminal Area Communications (TAC): MSK 1200 BPS - MUOS CSEL SARSAT* |
| Data Burst | Encrypted (LOS and military SATCOM) includes ID, GPS Coordinates and Text Message |
| Operating Modes | - Voice - TAG transponder - TAC Interrogation - 406 SARSAT - MUOS CSEL SARSAT* |
| Weight | 28.1 oz with battery |
| Size (with battery) | 6.9 in x 3.90 in x 1.9 in |
| Operational Temp | - 20°C to +55°C |
| Storage Temp | –62°C to +85°C |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable |
| Battery Life | 12+ days battery life |
Receiver Characteristics
| Sensitivity (typical) | –93 dBm (VHF AM Voice) –99 dBm (UHF AM Voice) MUOS CSEL SARSAT* |
| Bandwidth (typical) |
Narrow Band Voice: 25 KHz (min) MUOS CSEL SARSAT* |
| Audio Response | 500 Hz to 3500 Hz |
| Distortion (typical) | 2 percent |
| Audio Output (typical) | 50 milliwatts |
Transmitter Characteristics
| Average Power | VHF/UHF AM Voice UHF: 1 Watt TAG: 2 Watts TAC: 1 Watt 406 SARSAT: 2 Watts MUOS CSEL SARSAT* |
| Modulation | 86% AM |
| Harmonics | =60 dB below carrier |
| Distortion | 3% typical at 86% modulation |
GPS/Navigation
- Multi-constellation GNSS
- M-Code
- Additional Capabilities: (upon request)
- 8-radio + 8 spare battery Radio Loader Interface unit.
- Capable of daisy chaining 2 RLIs to program 16 radios simultaneously
- Includes a GPS repeater initializing geolocation in all radios
Ancillaries
- Rechargeable batteries
- Replaceable primary communication antenna
- 8-Radio + 8 spare battery Charging Unit (Remote Loader Interface)
- Earpiece with 6’ cord
- USB provisioning cable
- Pouch
