IMPI BLUE FORCE TRACKING
REAL-TIME SITUATION AWARENESS
The IMPI Blue Force Tracking Device is
a multi-purpose GPS tracking modem
that can function over a wide range of
communications capabilities in either a
secure military tactical environment or
in a commercial environment to track:
• Dismounted Soldiers
• Land Assets
• Air Assets
• Maritime Assets
IMPI seeks to mitigate the risk of
fratricide by providing commanders
with positional information about
friendly forces in order to enhance
Situational Awareness.
The IMPI built-in GPS receiver data
(position, height, heading and speed)
and status information (internal battery
status, error conditions, temperature
and SOS state) are relayed to a
Situational Awareness System in the
format of TDL (Tactical Data Link)
messages.
The IMPI BFT modem can communicate IMPI Blue Force Tracking can be
via various means of communication to utilized in:
the Situational Awareness System namely: • Border Surveillance
• Built-in GPRS • Critical Infrastructure
(via client controlled host server/s). Protection
• Built-in Iridium • Emergency Management
(via client controlled host server/s). • Tactical Operations
• External Data Radio IMPI provides the following
(typically for military applications). capabilities:
The IMPI Blue Force Tracking system • Real-time data synchronization
consist of a computer, used to display • Low-bandwidth network
location information, a satellite terminal operation
and satellite antenna, used to transmit
• Remote configuration
location and other military data, a Global
• Intuitive and easy-to-use HMI
Positioning System receiver (to determine
(Human-Machine Interface)
its own position), command-and-control
software (to send and receive orders,
and many other battlefield support
functions), and mapping software,
usually in the form of a geographic
information system (GIS), that plots
the BFT device on a map.
 IMPI A Multi-Link Communication Server (MLCS)
application provides an integration gateway
BLUE FORCE for the IMPI to interface with Situational
TRACKING Awareness Systems. The MLCS also pro-
vides a facility to monitor the IMPI status
information.
TYPICAL COMMUNICATION
CONFIGURATION Iridium Data security is ensured by means of custom
Network
encrypted TDL data packages in combina-
tion with a VPN tunnel to Situational Aware-
ness Systems.

Air Assets
An external Windows/Linux Configuration
Application is used to configure the IMPI
via a RS232 port or remotely over-the-air.
VPN
The position update rate may be preconfig-
SBD
Host (Encrypted) ured based on straight line distance travelled
Server or elapsed time, whichever happens first.
GSM Land Additional TDL related parameters (such as
Network Assets Track Number, Symbol Code, Network ID,
Network Destination/s, Routing, Encryption
Multi Link TCP
Communication (Encrypted) Codes & Communication Devices, etc.) are
Server (MLCS) also set with the Configuration Application.
An emergency (SOS) button is provided
to activate a signal at Situational Awareness
Maritime Systems when an entity is in distress.
Situational Assets
Awareness Data Radio Configured as a bi-directional modem,
System Network
the IMPI can be used as low bandwidth
Dismounted Entities data communication channel between
computing devices.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PARAMETER VALUE PARAMETER VALUE

BUTTONS • Power GPS • 50-channel u-blox 5 engine
• SOS • Cold & warm start acquisition: 29 sec
• Hot start acquisition <1 sec
ANTENNA • Single connector for GPS, GPRS & Iridium • Velocity up to 1000knots
combined Antenna • Narrowband active antenna
• Standard Combined Antenna may be replaced by: • Sensitivity: -160dBm
- Manpack Stubby Antenna • High immunity to jamming
- 3rd Party Maritime Antenna
- 3rd Party Aircraft Antenna GPRS • Quad-Band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), Class 10
• Transmit Output Power: 1-2 W
DATA PORT • 1 x USB, 1 x Bidirectional RS232 used for:
- Configuration IRIDIUM • Frequency Range: L-band ( 1616 to 1626.5 MHz)
- External Data Radio • SBD (Short Bust Data)
- External Computing Device • Transmit Output Power: 1.6 W
- Software Maintenance
SOS LATENCY • < 40s
POWER INPUT & • Power In (8-32VDC)
DIAGNOSTICS • >12.5VDC required to recharge internal battery ENVIRONMENTAL • MIL-STD-810F and MIL-STD-461E Compliance:
PORT • 90mA average, 600mA peak at 15VDC TESTS - Low temperature operational
• 1 x RS232 used for: - High temperature operational
- Diagnostics - High temperature storage
- GPS NMEA Output - Low temperature storage
• Rain
BATTERY • Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery > 24 hours • Altitude
operation (depending on position update rate) • Temperature & humidity cycle
• Blowing dust
MASS • 600g (800g with standard Combined Antenna) • Mechanical shock
DIMENSIONS • Aluminium casing • Vibration
- Length 152mm • EME
- Width 74mm • Explosive decompression
- Height 45mm • Flight safety certified for aeronautical requirements
• Complies with all CAA requirements

Specifications subject to change without notice.