SATHI

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SATHI
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Agenda

• Project Objectives
• Introduction to the SATHI
• Issues and Solutions

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Project Objectives

• The objective of the BETA Mobile Device is to
  unobtrusively assist the soldier with
  communications and battlefield situational
  awareness.

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Project Objectives

• See own position with respect to Map
• See friendly positions on Map
• Communicate with friendly Positions (Encrypted),
  speech Short Messages
• mark and share enemy position/mission info
• Interface to other field equipment
• Send/receive information to/from command

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SATHI
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Auto Map Display
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Typical Usage Display
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Short Messaging
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Map Markings
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Map Operations
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Configure Map Layers
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Remote Commands
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Mission Configuration
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Combat Net Radio

• BACKCHANNEL OPERATION

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Issues and Solutions
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The Components

• PXA 255 Processor _at_ 400 Mhz
• 128 MB RAM - 128 MB FLASH
• COLOUR 3.8inch TFT Transflective Panel
• Touch Panel Input
• USB Master (Camera, Printer, USB Disk, Mobile
  Phone)
• V.90 Internal Modem
• USB Slave Serial Port IRDA
• Full Serial Port (9 PIN) with Ext PTT
• Integrated GPS Receiver
• Integrated FHSS RF Modem
• Internal MIC/Speaker and Headset

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Software Components

• GIS Software (PC SATHI)
• Ad hoc radio networking GRAPEVINE
• IETEs N. V. Gadadhar Award
• GPS Utilities
• Application Launcher Linux Utilities
• Battlefield Operation
• Embedded Linux

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Misc Issues

• Single Handed Operation
• Battery Charging/Monitoring
• Device Integration

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Whats Special?
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Whats Special

• Project Management
• Concurrent Development
• The Team

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Project Management

• High Profile Project Startup
• Unconventional Approach for Fast Track
  Development
• Empowered Project Management Team
• Sticking to what works

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Concurrent Development

• Distinct teams
• Task oriented development
• Incremental Builds
• Trust as a Management approach

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The Team

• Doers
• Believers

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SATHI being demonstrated to His Excellency Dr. A
P J Abdul Kalam, President of India