Global Aero Terminal 5530
Hybrid Ka- and Ku-band Aviation Satcom Terminal
The ViaSat Global Aero Terminal 5530 is a hybrid Ka- and Ku-band GLOBAL AERO TERMINAL
aviation satcom terminal that enables global broadband connectivity 5530 AT-A-GLANCE
services for commercial and government users on the world’s high-
High-Speed Connectivity
capacity satellite network. Capable of delivering the industry’s highest
» Capable of delivering the
data speeds to the aircraft, the fuselage-mounted antenna and multi-band
modem can be configured for a wide variety of in-flight applications and
industry’s highest data speeds to
the aircraft
missions. This terminal integrates easily into medium and long-range
airframes, plus line-fit options offer procurement flexibility. » Supports multiple simultaneous
high-quality video streams
SEAMLESS GLOBAL ROAMING ON THE » Ku and Ka satellite connectivity,
BEST AVAILABLE BROADBAND NETWORK including Military and
This advanced hybrid terminal traverses through our high-capacity Commercial-Ka
Ka-band and global Ku-band satellites without reconfiguration to keep » High-capacity coverage over
passengers connected as they fly. key military regions and busiest
passenger air routes
THE ONLY PATH TO MULTI-TERABIT NETWORK CAPACITY » Private government in-theater
The ViaSat Global Aero Terminal 5530 delivers today’s fastest in-flight networks available for specific
connectivity and the only path to an ultra-high capacity satellite network. mission charters
We already operate the world’s highest capacity Ka-band satellites plus Primary Applications
Ku-band coverage for global fleets and missions. The launch of ViaSat-2 » Airline passenger access to the
will expand Ka-band coverage across North and Central American, full internet with freedom to
Caribbean, and trans-Atlantic routes. The ViaSat-3 constellation of 1 stream any content, including
Tbps Ka-band satellites will provide the industry’s only truly global, truly broadcast TV
broadband in-flight internet services. » Cabin and cockpit crew
connectivity for insight into
A VARIETY OF COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT
operations
APPLICATIONS AND MISSIONS
» Enroute government C3 and
» High-speed internet and streaming video to everyone on board VIP transport communications
» Cockpit and cabin crew connectivity for data, VoIP, VTC, and internet
» Real-time transfer of aircraft operational data access
» Delivery of HD video streams off the aircraft » Real-Time Intelligence,
Surveillance and Reconnaissance
(ISR) with HD Video to monitor a
mission’s progression throughout
execution
» Private VVIP aviation internet
and streaming media services for
large number of users
Global Aero Terminal 5530
SPECIFICATIONS
ANTENNA SUPPORTED AIRCRAFT
Class Medium profile dual Ku-/Ka-band airborne Airbus A320, A330, A340, A350, A380 series aircraft
antenna
Boeing 737, 747, 757, 767, 777, 787 series aircraft
Array Configuration Suitable for most medium and long-range
commercial airframes
» Ka-band Waveguide horn array; with electronically
switched circular, RHCP/LHCP, cross or co-
polarization
» Ku-band Waveguide horn array; with linear, electronically
switchable cross and co-polarization
RF Electronics Integrated full ITU band Tx/Rx electronics on
aperture
Antenna Control Antenna Control Unit (ACU) on antenna
positioner
Swept Diameter 39.25 in.; 99.70 cm
Height 11.30 in.; 28.70 cm
Antenna Power Supply ARINC-791 “KANDU” form-factor
» Input Power 115 VAC, 360-800 Hz
MODEM
Size 4 MCU ARINC 600 compatible
Power Source 115 VAC, 360-800 Hz VIASAT CERTIFIED KA/KU RADOME FOR
Baseband Interfaces GLOBAL AERO TERMINAL 5530
» LAN Interface 4 x Gigabit Ethernet
» IRU Interface ARINC 429, RS-422 or Ethernet
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
GLOBAL AERO TERMINAL CERTIFIED RADOME
Antenna System
Aircraft
Exterior
Pressure
Bulkhead
Aircraft
IN-CABIN NETWORK Interior
Antenna Wireless
Navigation
Power Supply Access Points
ARINC
429
Satellite Mobile Other Aircraft
Modem Application Server Systems
Aircraft AC
Power
CONTACT
6155 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009
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Specifications and product availability are subject to change without notice. Actual data rates achieved on individual platforms are a function of the satellite, modem, and mobile antenna. 030-161007-005
