KVH Industries
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KVH Industries, Incorporated is an ISO-9001 certified[citation needed] leading[citation needed] manufacturer of solutions that provide global high speed Internet, television and voice services via satellite to mobile users at sea, on land, and in the air. KVH is also a premier[clarification needed] manufacturer of high performance sensors and integrated inertial systems for defense and commercial guidance and stabilization applications. The company's world headquarters are located in Middletown, Rhode Island, with additional facilities in Illinois, Denmark, Norway and Singapore.[1] Some of the company's products include the TracPhone satellite communications systems, which allow users to enjoy[citation needed] high-quality[citation needed] satellite communications (Internet and Voice over IP telephone services) using KVH's own mini-VSAT Broadband[SM] service or other services from providers around the world, and the TracVision satellite TV systems, which bring high-quality[citation needed] satellite TV entertainment to vessels and vehicles from high-powered services[clarification needed] around the globe.
KVH Industries' satellite products include automatic tracking satellite dishes for recreational vehicle and marine use. The TracVision satellite TV systems are compatible with services such as DirecTV, Bell TV, SKY México, and others.
KVH serves two primary markets:
Mobile Satellite Communications
There is an increasing demand for mobile access to live media and information on the move. KVH's goal is to connect mobile users to the satellite TV, communications, and Internet services they wish to use while on the go. The award-winning[citation needed] TracVision and TracPhone products offer:
- A family of solutions for the mobile consumer on sea, land, and air;
- In-motion passenger entertainment via high-powered regional satellite TV services and fully stabilized antenna technology;
- Mobile satellite communications around the globe via the powerful mini-VSAT Broadband satellite communications service and Inmarsat airtime services;
- The benefit of strong relationships with other industry leaders, including ViaSat[citation needed]; and
- A commitment to quality customer support through the KVH Certified Support Network (CSN), an international network of skilled technical dealers and support centers.[citation needed]
Defense, Guidance, Stabilization, and Navigation
KVH offers a portfolio of digital compass and fiber optic gyro (FOG)-based systems that meet the rigorous requirements of military and commercial customers for precision guidance, stabilization, and navigation. The company's defense products include precision FOG-based systems that help stabilize remote weapon stations, gun turrets and radar units, as well as provide guidance for munitions. KVH FOGs are also used in commercial applications like industrial robotics, optical stabilization, autonomous vehicles, and remotely operated submersibles. In addition, KVH's TACNAV tactical navigation systems provide uninterrupted navigation and pointing information for a broad range of military vehicles.[citation needed]
KVH systems offer:
- Stabilization and guidance for remote weapon systems and torpedoes; gun turrets, optical targeting systems, radar, and communication antennas in both the military and commercial markets;
- Field-proven[citation needed], continuously available[citation needed] navigation for combat and combat support vehicles participating in operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Balkans, and elsewhere; and
- Integration and aggregation of data from on-board systems, both for the crew and vehicle commander, as well as for communication with digital battlefield systems, friendly units, and command centers.
[edit] References
- ^ "A clear signal". The Providence Journal. May 9, 2007. http://www.projo.com/business/content/BZ_KVH_05-09-07_BC5FOKH.279d47f.html. Retrieved 2009-02-02.
- [1] KVH Industries website—About Us
[edit] External links
- KVH industries website