The size and volume of equipment carried by special operations or dismounted forces pose ongoing challenges. From heavy ground control stations, the need for additional back-up batteries and auxiliary communication devices, the load can be substantial. With Voyager Gateway 1 (Voyager G1), Anduril is lightening the load that an operator needs to carry to the forward edge. Voyager G1 is an integrated body-worn compute and communications gateway in a lightweight standard radio form-factor.

Rugged body-worn compute

As the newest member of the Voyager compute family, Voyager G1 goes above and beyond Voyager’s rugged reputation with an IP67 waterproof rating. Voyager G1 is the toughest Voyager module built to survive as part of a soldier’s body-worn kit. The new low-power module consumes as little as 12 watts, powering:

• 8-core ARM-based CPU
• 16GB RAM
• 512GB of NVMe storage for the OS
• 256GB of NVMe storage for user data
• Cellular and Wi-Fi modems

Built for uninterrupted operations

With dual power inputs, the Voyager G1 provides for uninterrupted operations by supporting both MBITR and conformal battery attachments. Designed to operate with minimal power, Voyager G1 operates for up to 8 hours on a single battery charge. More importantly for the SOF operator, less power means less heat. Making for a far more comfortable wearable experience.
Alongside Wi-Fi and cellular wireless connectivity, the Voyager G1 supports multiple interface options of Nett Warrior, ODU circular, and side-shoe connectors. These connectors are designed to eliminate the risk of accidental disconnection from mission-critical devices. Ultimately, Voyager G1 provides the dismounted operator with versatile connectivity, enabling concurrent connections to a wide range of sensors, devices, and networks.

Figure: Voyager G1 dual power input ensures reliable and uninterrupted operation

Open compute server with PACE communications

Voyager G1 is an open compute platform underpinned by the Anduril Keel software stack. Keel is a rugged software stack that is both power failure-tolerant and lightweight. Ultimately, Keel consumes minimal compute and memory, leaving more resources to run common mission applications.

In addition, Keel provides integrated software-defined networking, routing and switching, making it easier to direct traffic over available network paths. A further advantage of Keel is the ability to prioritize traffic flows and interfaces, providing dismounted operators with Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency (PACE) communications.

Figure: Voyager G1 looped into a MANET radio as part of the dismounted operator’s body-worn kit

Mission ready in minutes

To minimize the time and hassle of configuring the Voyager G1 at scale, the Keel software stack incorporates an agent that securely communicates with a dedicated Anduril management server. Once the Anduril management server validates the identity of the Voyager G1, the predefined software profile (configuration and user application bundles e.g. Anduril Lattice, Vidterra Compass, InstantConnect, and TAK) is pushed to the device for installation. Furthermore, after configuration, the management server continues to monitor and manage the operational lifecycle of the Voyager G1.

Figure: With Anduril’s management software, you can quickly and easily configure devices in minutes

Security that Matters

To minimize the exposure or loss of sensitive mission data, the Voyager G1 is equipped with a simple zeroization procedure. By holding down both function buttons for a set time, all mission-sensitive applications and data are removed. In effect, the zeroization procedure returns the Voyager G1 to a factory default state.

Additional functionality of the Voyager G1 includes the ability to be set into an Emission Control (EMCON) blackout state, switching off both the Wi-Fi and cellular signalling.

Travel Lighter, Go Further with Voyager G1

Voyager G1 is a rugged land mobile radio form-factor rugged compute gaterway that is highly configurable to run, connect, and serve diverse mission applications as part of the soldier’s body-worn C2 and ISR kit. To learn more about Voyager G1, please visit – https://www.klasgroup.com/products/voyager-g1/