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Modernize Ground Infrastructure Without Replacing Existing Systems

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The Challenge

Analog Ground Infrastructure Can’t Handle Modern SATCOM

  • Fixed analog hardware can’t handle increasing bandwidth demands, and adding capacity requires expensive physical infrastructure.
  • New waveforms mean new hardware procurement that can take months, making field upgrades impossible.
  • Proprietary systems require vendor-specific support so hardware failures need expensive physical replacement.
  • Inflexible infrastructure can’t adapt to evolving mission requirements when proprietary systems lock customers into single vendors.
The Solution

Replace Analog Constraints With Software-Defined Flexibility Instantly

Auria transforms ground infrastructure from proprietary analog systems to software-defined, cloud-native platforms that eliminate lock-in and enable rapid innovation.

Software-Defined Flexibility

Update waveforms through software, not hardware procurement cycles. Our digital platforms adapt to new missions through code updates deployable in minutes.

Virtual Modems Scale Dynamically

Scale processing power up or down as missions demand. Our cloud-based compute matches resources to actual needs without idle infrastructure costs.

Open Architecture Eliminates Lock-In

Integrate components from any vendor using standard interfaces. Our open APIs and VITA 49.2 DIFI compliance let you choose best-of-breed solutions freely.

Rapid Waveform Development

Develop and deploy new waveforms in months, not years. Our GNU Radio compliance gives you standardized frameworks government and commercial developers already use.

COTS Hardware Reduces Costs

Replace components with commercial off-the-shelf parts available anywhere. Our modular COTS design cuts maintenance costs while accelerating repair timelines dramatically.

Capabilities

Solutions For Digital Ground And Network Infrastructure

01

Modernize Ground Station Infrastructure

Upgrade to digital processing without ripping out existing investments. Virtual modems and cloud architecture add flexibility while preserving operational infrastructure.

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02

Deploy SATCOM-On-The-Move

Maintain connectivity while forces move across operational areas. Portable systems follow warfighters wherever missions take them with full SATCOM capability.

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03

Process High-Throughput Waveforms

Handle bandwidth demands that exceed analog system limitations. GPU-accelerated digital signal processing scales compute resources dynamically as mission traffic fluctuates.

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04

Integrate Multiple SATCOM Architectures

Operate across LEO, MEO, GEO networks through one platform. Unified interfaces orchestrate satellite architectures through standardized APIs.

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05

Deploy Tactical Edge Communications

Carry multiple waveforms in one ruggedized device. Software-defined platforms switch between waveforms in seconds without swapping hardware.

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06

Test and Configure Before Deployment

Verify functionality in secure facilities, not in theater. Over-the-cable configuration catches problems before warfighters depend on equipment in operational environments.

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Why Auria

Built By Operators Who Understand Warfighter Communications

Proven At Mission-Critical Scale
Trusted By Elite Forces
Battle-Tested DSP Expertise
Mission-Critical Performance, Proven In Operations

Proven At Mission-Critical Scale

We run DoD’s primary UHF global backhaul through MUOS ground stations. We stake our reputation on reliability.

Trusted By Elite Forces

Tier one special operations units and SOCOM deploy our platforms for their most sensitive communications. That level of trust can only come from operational performance.

Battle-Tested DSP Expertise

20+ years building tactical signal processing systems gives us depth generic integrators lack. Multiple DoD prime contracts prove sustained capability over decades.

Mission-Critical Performance, Proven In Operations

Auria brings deep UHF waveform-processing expertise to mission-critical infrastructure, combining technical performance with a modern, software-defined approach.

Trusted By DoD And Intelligence Community

MUOS

MUOS Ground Station

DoD selected Auria technology to support primary UHF global backhaul infrastructure.

SOCOM

Special Operations Deployment

Elite units trust Beacon platforms to host their custom waveforms and software.

Commercial

Star Shield Support

A commercial constellation operator selected Beacon modems to support a government waveform.

Government

Government Customers

DoD and Intelligence Community deploy Beacon across multiple prime contracts.

Products

Beacon Hardware Supports Digital Ground Operations

Beacon Hardware

Beacon

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Beacon Hardware

Digital Ground Station

Virtual SATCOM modems and cloud processing replace analog ground infrastructure.

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Beacon Hardware

NOMAD

Portable SATCOM-on-the-move for tactical operations requiring mobility.

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Beacon Hardware

GAMBIT

GPU-accelerated signal processing framework for high-throughput waveforms.

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Beacon Hardware

SCOUT

Handheld ruggedized software-defined radio for dismounted operations.

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Beacon Hardware

G-ROGUE

Low SWAP tactical radio with integrated GPU for edge processing.

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Beacon Hardware

SILENT SIGHT

UAS/drone radio and sensor platform for airborne communications.

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Beacon Hardware

CONFIG KIT

Pre-mission testing and configuration eliminates field deployment risks.

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FAQ

Common Questions About Digital Ground Infrastructure

What is digital ground infrastructure and how does it differ from analog systems?
How do virtual SATCOM modems work and why do they matter?
What does software-defined mean for ground stations?
How does open architecture eliminate vendor lock-in?
Can digital ground stations integrate with existing analog infrastructure?
What is GNU Radio and why does compliance matter for ground stations?
Who uses digital ground infrastructure and for what missions?
How does COTS hardware reduce costs without compromising capability?
What is SATCOM-on-the-move and when do operators need it?
How long does it take to deploy digital ground infrastructure compared to analog systems?

Digital ground infrastructure uses software-defined processing and virtual modems instead of fixed analog hardware circuits. Analog systems require physical hardware changes for new capabilities or waveforms, locking operators into vendor-specific equipment with limited flexibility. Digital ground stations like Beacon provide virtual SATCOM modems, cloud-based signal processing, and open APIs that enable waveform changes through software updates rather than hardware procurement. This approach reduces operations costs, eliminates vendor lock-in, and scales processing power dynamically based on mission demands without physical infrastructure changes.

Virtual SATCOM modems implement modem functions through software running on commercial compute hardware rather than dedicated physical modem boxes. Traditional hardware modems create fixed capacity limits and require physical replacement for upgrades or new waveforms. Virtual modems scale processing resources up or down based on traffic demands, host multiple waveforms simultaneously on shared infrastructure, and update capabilities through software deployment rather than hardware procurement. Beacon platforms use cloud-native architecture to run parallel virtual modems, enabling dynamic link utilization and flexible capacity allocation without idle hardware costs or vendor dependencies.

Software-defined ground stations implement signal processing, waveform handling, and system control through software rather than hardwired analog circuits. Operators change waveforms, add capabilities, and upgrade systems by deploying new software instead of procuring new hardware. This enables field updates in minutes rather than months-long procurement cycles, eliminates vendor lock-in through open architecture and standard interfaces, and reduces operations costs by using commercial off-the-shelf compute hardware. Beacon Digital Ground Station demonstrates this approach with GNU Radio compliance for rapid waveform development and VITA 49.2 DIFI standard for interoperability across vendor ecosystems.

Open architecture uses standard interfaces, published APIs, and compliance with open specifications instead of proprietary protocols that lock customers to single vendors. Beacon implements GNU Radio for waveform development, VITA 49.2 DIFI for data distribution, and open APIs for system integration. This allows operators to develop custom waveforms without vendor permission, integrate components from multiple suppliers, and replace or upgrade systems without wholesale infrastructure replacement. Customers retain control over their technology roadmap and avoid dependency on vendor-specific tools, timelines, and pricing. Government programs like MUOS benefit from competition between suppliers rather than sole-source dependency.

Yes. Digital ground stations are designed to coexist with and gradually replace analog systems rather than requiring complete infrastructure replacement. Beacon platforms support standard interfaces like VITA 49.2 DIFI for interoperability with existing satellite control systems, ground networks, and operational workflows. Organizations modernize incrementally by adding digital processing capabilities while maintaining analog systems during transition periods. Virtual modems can process signals from existing RF chains, and open APIs enable integration with legacy command and control systems. This phased approach reduces deployment risk and capital costs compared to wholesale infrastructure replacement.

GNU Radio is an open-source software development toolkit providing standardized signal processing blocks and waveform development frameworks used across government and commercial communications programs. Compliance means Beacon platforms support GNU Radio tools and libraries without proprietary modifications or vendor-specific extensions. This reduces waveform development timelines from years to months by enabling developers to use existing open-source components, test waveforms in standard development environments, and deploy across multiple platforms without vendor lock-in. Government customers reuse existing GNU Radio investments rather than funding duplicate development for each vendor’s proprietary toolchain.

Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and commercial SATCOM operators use digital ground infrastructure for mission-critical satellite communications. Beacon supports DoD MUOS ground infrastructure providing UHF global backhaul across the military services. A National Lab and US SOCOM deploy Beacon platforms to host custom waveforms for specialized communications. A commercial constellation operator uses Beacon modems to support a government waveform. Commercial operators modernize ground infrastructure to support multiple satellite constellations (LEO, MEO, GEO) through unified platforms rather than separate vendor-specific systems for each network.

Commercial off-the-shelf hardware provides proven technology at competitive prices with multiple supplier options rather than vendor-specific proprietary components. COTS approach reduces operations and maintenance costs by enabling component replacement from any commercial supplier instead of sole-source vendor dependency. Organizations benefit from commercial technology advancement cycles and price competition rather than military-specific procurement timelines and pricing. Beacon uses COTS compute, networking, and storage components with military-grade software and ruggedization where needed. This combines commercial economics with government reliability requirements, proven through programs like MUOS where COTS-based design won over traditional proprietary approaches.

SATCOM-on-the-move maintains satellite connectivity while forces move across operational areas rather than requiring static ground station locations. Forward deployed forces, mobile operations units, and tactical communications require connectivity from non-permanent locations or while vehicles are in motion. Beacon NOMAD provides portable ground station capability with vehicle-mounted or semi-permanent configurations supporting multi-band, multi-constellation SATCOM across LEO, MEO, and GEO satellites. This enables beyond-line-of-sight communications in denied, degraded, intermittent, or limited environments where fixed ground stations cannot reach or where operational mobility prevents static infrastructure deployment.

Digital ground infrastructure deploys significantly faster than analog systems because software-defined capabilities eliminate custom hardware procurement and physical infrastructure assembly. Beacon CONFIG KIT reduces hardware configuration time from days to minutes through over-the-cable testing and verification before operational deployment. Virtual modems deploy through software installation rather than physical modem procurement and integration. Organizations test configurations in secure facilities before field deployment, catching problems without over-the-air exposure that risks detection. Analog systems require vendor-specific hardware procurement, physical installation, cable cutting and reconnection, and field testing that extends timelines and increases deployment risk. Digital approach enables rapid reconfiguration and updates throughout system lifecycle.

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