Spectra Aerospace & Defense is a trusted and growing platform of C5ISR companies – CALCULEX, Galleon Embedded Computing, and ArgonFDS - bringing over a half-century of rugged, mission-ready, battle-tested experience to bear in aerospace and defense applications. From high-speed data acquisition, data recording and secure, high-density storage, to computing and rugged, clear display of mission data, Spectra delivers the products and subsystems needed for the most demanding military air, land, and sea platforms. With our comprehensive portfolio of rugged products, systems, and solutions, the Spectra family of companies’ customized end-to-end solutions for the C5ISR market help military end-users achieve mission success.
Simply put, Spectra companies help you Capture, Process, and Display your mission-critical data in the harshest environmental conditions. In the air, at sea, on land, and in space, we’ve got you covered.
The Department of Defense (DOD) has initiated a significant strategy shift in defense technology with the introduction of Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). This strategic concept is designed to amalgamate sensors from all military services into a cohesive network, enabling seamless command and control across all domains. The comprehensive data integration offers an... Read more »
Abstract: XSR Write Protection: Safeguarding Mission-Critical Data The XSR Write Protection, offered by Galleon Embedded Computing, serves as a critical security feature within their rugged and secure storage solutions and data recorder systems. This feature is designed to prevent unauthorized modification or deletion of data stored on XSR products, ensuring the integrity and security of... Read more »
Introduction This document discusses various application uses for the family of Galleon XSR and G1 products. Applications for the XSR and G1 can be categorized into one of three areas: Capture, Processing, and Storage. Three simple concrete examples or each of these respective areas include Ethernet Recording and Packet Capture (Capture), Mission Computing (Process) and... Read more »
Abstract This document describes how to use the flag nomodeset to disable kernel-mode VGA driver support. The kernel-mode VGA driver can cause undesirable power-saving issues when a VGA cable is unplugged while in use. 1. Nomodeset 1.1 Background Newer Linux kernels have moved the video mode setting into the kernel. All the programming of... Read more »
Preface Conventions IEC prefixes are used to separate between decimal and binary multiples. Decimal prefixes k (kilo), M (mega), G (giga), and T (tera) denote 10^3, 10^6, 10^9, and 10^12 respectively. Binary prefixes Ki (kibi), Mi (mebi), Gi (gibi), and Ti (tebi) denote 2^10, 2^20, 2^30, and 2^40 respectively. Dates printed in numerical format are... Read more »
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Ground Vehicle Computers (GVCs) are a diverse category of computers that tackle equally diverse tasks. Due to the diversity of the GVCs and their applications, spares provisioning can become complicated. The alternative approach for tracked vehicle integration utilizes a single computer for multiple functions inside the vehicle. Galleon’s GVC was designed to provide the perfect combination where processing,... Read more »
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A customer needed a very high bandwidth data recorder alongside data processing engine. Galleon was able to provide a solution with an innovative combination of products providing a considerable weight and cost saving compared to original customer expectations. CHALLENGES The program for a MALE UAV required long-duration high bandwidth recording, alongside the... Read more »
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Unmanned or autonomous underwater vehicle systems of today present never before seen capabilities for extended-duration missions ranging from commercial to military applications including: inspection and recovery environmental exploration and research mine detection and clearing swimmer detection/port protection These systems leave no place for traditional large and power-hungry payloads. Additionally, the nature of these extended-duration missions... Read more »
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Complex surveillance systems require recording systems for a mixture of signals for long durations. The flexibility of the recording system is critical to success, so as to satisfy the requirements of the military operational use cases. When the system has multiple operators, playback is also required, in-flight and simultaneously to each operator. CHALLENGES... Read more »
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Network Attached Storage (NAS) provides an open standard interface for the collection, distribution, and security of data on deployed systems. Galleon Embedded Computing’s G1 and XSR NAS offerings are SWAP optimized for the most demanding applications providing the highest storage and I/O capabilities in the smallest form factors. CHALLENGES This application example relates to an airborne platform requiring... Read more »
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The customer needed a multi-source digital video recorder for use onboard an airborne platform. This requirement also included additional/optional Audio and Composite video inputs, and the requirement to record both Uncompressed and Compressed video data at the same time – all of which needed to be combined is a single LRU for simple... Read more »
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are growing rapidly. A critical success factor for these applications is the ability to provide realistic data to train the AI. For applications that rely on video, there are specific challenges, especially if the AI will operate with uncompressed video. CHALLENGES This application example... Read more »
Abstract This document describes the cooling requirements of rugged electronic enclosures. It is intended to raise awareness of some thermal design aspects of installing electronics enclosures (LRUs) into a system. 1. Cooling Concepts This white paper covers cooling techniques for rugged electronic enclosure being fitted into larger systems. It does not cover the thermal design... Read more »
Abstract This document describes how to connect Ethernet 4-wire and 8-wire connections to Galleon Equipment. 1. Ethernet Cable Connections 1.1 Introduction Inside the ethernet cable, there are 8 color-coded wires. These wires are twisted into 4 pairs of wires, for a Gigabit Ethernet connection and 2 pairs of wires for 10/100 Ethernet connections. Each pair... Read more »
Abstract This document describes the different types of Solid State Storage available on the market today. The types are evaluated from a technical and commercial standpoint with respect to the relevance for their use in military and aerospace applications. The most important benefits and concerns with the different storage technologies are discussed. 1. FLASH-based Solid... Read more »
Abstract This document describes data security techniques for Data at Rest (DAR) in embedded systems, including hardware, software, and self-encrypted drive (SED) encryption methods, as well as secure erase for permanently deleting the data. The most important benefits and concerns with the various methods are discussed. Certification options including Common Criteria (CC) and Commercial Solutions... Read more »
Abstract This document describes different mechanisms available for recording the images that an operator on a rugged system sees on their computer screen. The options are compared to emphasize the types of application and end-user requirements where each method might be most suited. 1. Screen recording requirements 1.1 Introduction This white paper considers... Read more »
Abstract This document provides a review of Network Attached Storage (NAS) applications and discusses the features which should be considered when specifying a NAS requirement. NAS Devices are then compared with Data Recorders and Direct Attached Storage (DAS). The final part of the document reviews Galleon Embedded Computing’s NAS products, providing ideal NAS platforms for... Read more »
This document describes how to use the NGVA Data Model in OpenDDS, and provides a practical example using OpenDDS and the NGVA Data Model to control the Galleon Video Recorder. Everything related, from converting the IDL files provided by the NGVA Data Model to C++ code, building OpenDDS and creating applications to control the Galleon... Read more »
Abstract: Front Panel Data Port (FPDP) has been the preferred interface for high speed data streaming in embedded applications since the VME era in the 1980’s. With the introduction of Serial FPDP in 2003, the supported cable lengths were significantly increased, and cabling greatly simplified. The update of VITA 17.1 to support 10Gbps, and recent... Read more »
In the ever-evolving landscape of unmanned vehicles, finding reliable, rugged, secure, and high-performance solutions is paramount. Galleon Embedded Computing, a leading provider of cutting-edge technology, offers a comprehensive range of products under their XSR family that caters to the demands of unmanned aerial, ground-based, and underwater vehicles. With a focus on long-duration data collection, rugged design, scalability,... Read more »
In the ever-evolving landscape of unmanned vehicles, finding reliable, rugged, secure, and high-performance solutions is paramount. Galleon Embedded Computing, a leading provider of cutting-edge technology, offers a comprehensive range of products under their XSR family that caters to the demands of unmanned aerial, ground-based, and underwater vehicles. With a focus on long-duration data collection, rugged design, scalability,... Read more »
The G1 product family has been one of the bedrocks of Galleon Embedded Computing’s continued success through the years. The G1 family provides a wide range of processing capabilities packaged in extremely small enclosures but with impressive low-power consumption. Combining their rugged design, functionality, and performance, G1 products have been an integrators friend during the... Read more »
The annual Sea-Air-Space exposition and conference will take place between April 3rd to 5th in National Harbor, Maryland. Sea-Air-Space provides numerous networking and business-generating opportunities for businesses who serve the military industry. Additionally, Sea-Air-Space brings together professionals from the military and international maritime industry to discuss the latest developments, most up-to-date information regarding the current... Read more »
The annual AUSA Global Forces event held in Washington DC by the Association of the US Army is the largest land power expo in North America. AUSA Global Force is an opportunity for military personnel, government officials, and selected members of the public to come together to discuss national defense, military technology, and other important... Read more »
In less than a week, the Association of Old Crows (AOC) will kick off its 47th annual Dixie Crow Symposium in Warner Robins, Georgia, hosted by the AOC’s Dixie Crow Chapter. The Symposium is expecting to welcome more than 50 organizations that are ready to share their latest developments, innovations, and products that support Information... Read more »
Galleon Embedded Computing is excited to introduce its latest innovative solution, the 10GbE UDP Ethernet Recorder. This low-latency, deterministic ethernet recorder can capture up to 8 channels of UDP traffic at 10GbE link speeds while also providing high-precision synchronized playback. This highly sought-after capability can be added to either the Galleon XSR product family or... Read more »
The XSR & G1, Galleon's most versatile and sought-after rugged computing solutions, have achieved certification through the National Information Association Partnership on its hardware and software full-disk encryption. NIAP oversees the certification of commercial information technology products for national security systems, and after an extensive evaluation through a NIAP-approved Common Criteria Testing Laboratory (CCTL), the XSR & G1 will carry Dual-Layer Encryption Certifications. This certification applies in all Common Criteria partner countries and will allow Galleon's customers to deploy the rugged XSR & G1 computing solutions quickly, effectively, and into harsh environments where classified data protection is required.
The XSR Half Rack Server is the newest addition to Galleon’s line of rugged servers, NAS, recorders and mission computers specially designed for use in military and other deployed or benign C5ISR infrastructures.
Galleon’s XSR and G1 Hardware and Software Encryption are currently undergoing evaluation in a NIAP-approved Common Criteria Testing Laboratory (CCTL).
Galleon’s XSR2 family of rugged computing products have been fully evaluated and certified per the criteria outlined by the NCSC Formal TEMPEST Certification Scheme, against Level A of the NATO Standard SDIP-27.
Galleon Embedded Computing has announced their involvement in a recent strategic alignment. Effective immediately, Galleon is now part of Spectra Aerospace and Defense, LLC.
Galleon Embedded Computing is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website at galleonec.com. The new site features a modern streamlined design, improved functionality, and easy access to the complex information required by our visitors.
Galleon Embedded Computing is proud to announce their new ground vehicle computer, the XSR Tactical Secure Server. A server specifically engineered for tactical military vehicles, the XSR TSS meets the rugged requirements for the most severe environmental conditions without compromising performance, functionality, or reliability.
Galleon Embedded Computing is proud to announce the latest update in technologies applied across the XSR core product line. Now equipped with the 9th Generation Intel® Xeon® 2276ME Processor, the XSR family will boast higher-frequency performance with 6-core processor support, increased memory up to 96 GB, and low-power options housed within a thermally-optimized package. Galleon's future-proof engineering ensures scalability with increased lifecycle support.
Galleon Embedded Computing, a World leader in the development of small rugged data recorder systems, servers, and NAS devices is now offering a multi-purpose Ground Vehicle Computer. Building on Galleon’s long experience with military computer design, the GVC is designed specifically for vehicle applications and meets the most severe environmental conditions without compromising on functionality or performance. Removable storage with multi-layer encryption ensures a fast and secure offload of data.
Galleon Embedded Computing, an innovative leader in the development of small rugged data recorder systems, servers, and NAS devices is now offering a 40GbE XMC. The Titan 40 Gigabit Ethernet XMC offers high-performance Ethernet for a wide range of applications. Available in both air-cooled and conduction-cooled variants, the board can be fitted with rugged front panel transceivers for compatibility with existing systems or recessed rugged optical transceivers for easy in-box optical cabling in conduction-cooled environments using multi-mode fiber connections.
Galleon Embedded Computing, an innovative leader in the development of small rugged data recorder systems, servers, and NAS devices is now offering a dual 25GbE XMC. The Titan Dual 25 Gigabit Ethernet XMC offers high-performance Ethernet for a wide range of applications. Available in both air-cooled and conduction-cooled variants, the board can be fitted with up to two rugged front panel modules for compatibility with existing systems or recessed rugged optical modules for easy in-box optical cabling in conduction-cooled environments using multi-mode fiber connections.
Galleon Embedded Computing announced joining the International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA) as a corporate member for 2018. Additionally, Galleon will participate and exhibit in ITEA’s 22nd Test and Training Instrumentation Workshop scheduled for May 15 to 17 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Galleon Embedded Computing announces that it has successfully transitioned to the new AS9100 Rev. D standard. This international quality management standard recognizes that Galleon has the necessary processes in place for the aerospace industry’s demand for safe and reliable products that meet or exceed the requirements of customers and regulatory authorities. As a registered AS9100 supplier, Galleon provides its customers with a competitive advantage by strengthening its supply chain as a mature designer and manufacturer of high quality and high-reliability Data Recorders and Data Processing Systems.
Galleon Embedded Computing, an innovative leader in development of high-performance, high-quality storage solutions, small rugged data recorder systems, servers and NAS devices is now offering up to 80 Terabytes of fully rugged solid-state storage in a single removable cartridge for use in the highly successful XSR family of rugged server, recorder and NAS products.
LONDON, SEPTEMBER 12. – 15., 2017 Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at DSEI, the World Leading Defence and Security Event at ExCel London. We look forward to seeing you at our stand, S9-302. Please contact sales@galleonec.com to arrange a meeting or private demonstration during the event.