BlueSky Mast Systems + GD Mission Systems PhantomLink Free Space Optical Comms System

BlueSky Mast Elevation + General Dynamics PhantomLink Free Space Optical Comms System

BlueSky Mast systems provide the rigid structural foundation and precision stability needed to maximize the alignment range and signal availability of General Dynamics Mission Systems PhantomLink Free Space Optical (FSO) laser communication terminals for ultra high-bandwidth, EW threat resilience.

BlueSky Mast Elevation + General Dynamics PhantomLink Free Space Optical Comms System

Designed to support ultra-high-bandwidth, EW-resilient tactical networks, BlueSky Masts hoist laser optical heads and high-precision tracking terminals above ground-level clutter, foliage, and atmospheric interference. By securing a stable, highly-directional line-of-sight propagation path, these rugged rapid-elevation systems eliminate ground obstruction, optimize pointing, acquisition, and tracking (PAT) accuracy, and deliver continuous high-capacity data transport in contested environments.

Mission Benefits

Optimizing Laser Line-of-Sight Alignment

Eleevating optical transceivers above surface-level obstacles and thermal shimmer ensures unobstructed paths for precision pointing, acquisition, and tracking (PAT) systems.Optimizing Laser Line-of-Sight Alignment: Elevating optical transceivers above surface-level obstacles and thermal shimmer ensures unobstructed paths for precision pointing, acquisition, and tracking (PAT) systems.

Maximizing High-Bandwidth Link Availability

Stable vertical positioning prevents mast sway and mechanical vibration, maintaining precise directional focus for 10Gb/s to 20Gb/s aggregate optical data transport.

Rapid Expeditionary Setup

Engineered for field mobility, BlueSky Masts match the rapid-deployment requirements of tactical vehicles and mobile command nodes, enabling swift setup and teardown of laser communication links.

Overcoming Ground Clutter and Foliage

Lifting terminals above local terrain obstructions allows units to establish robust, spectrum-independent optical backbones without being limited by low-level ground blockages.

Reducing Platform Vulnerability

Lightweight, toolless elevation mechanisms allow teams to quickly reposition optical nodes, minimizing signature and enhancing survivability in contested electromagnetic and electronic warfare environments.

BlueSky Mast 200 Lift Series - AL2 + GD PhantomLink Free Space Optical Comms System

BlueSky Mast System:
AL2 Lift Series
BlueSky Mast Model:
AL2 Lift Series - 10 Meters (31.5 ft.)
Mast Height:
10
m /
31.5
ft
Mast Payload Capacity:
22.7
kg /
50
lbs
Deployment Method:
Fast Mechanical Lift System
Deployment Time:
15
-
18
min;
1
people
Material:
Aerospace Aluminum Alloy
Finish:
Black Anodized
Guying:
Primary Guy Kit
Outside Diameter (OD):
2
Testing:
MIL-STD-810G