Comtech EF Data ROSS - Manual (Page 12)

ROSS MN/13070
1.6 Features
The ROSS integrates storage capacity, location processing control with flexible interfaces in a
small hardware unit that is co-located with the mobile remote satellite station equipment (below
decks) with connections to the Comtech Vipersat modem (e.g., CDM-570L or SLM-5650A) and
the ACU.
1.7 ROSS Client Interface
The ROSS client interface is accessed using either remotely (Telnet) or locally using Serial
connections. The RS-232 serial connection is always running the ROSS client application and
requires no login account. This is the maintenance and operations console interface.
1.8 Storage Capacity
The ROSS offers generous non-volatile storage capacity that typically is not available in the
satellite modems. This capacity is used to store the large satellite foot print maps (approximately
1500), shoreline contour vector maps, exclusion areas, RF data, multiple modem configurations,
and other administrative information.
1.9 Processing Power
The ROSS provides its own CPU and software to implement the satellite roaming features,
constantly monitoring vessel position data, satellite signal, and management status in order to
determine if a satellite handoff is required. The ROSS CPU relieves the satellite modem from
having to perform the complex handoff task, thus eliminating any performance impact on the
modem.
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