Santa Maria, CA (July 1, 2008) - Quintron Systems, Inc. (www.quintron.com), the recognized leader in advanced interoperable voice systems and physical access control/intrusion detection systems, is pleased to announce its participation in the successful launch of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket from Vandenberg AFB with the NASA Ocean Surface Topography from Space Mission (OSTM) / Jason 2 spacecraft payload.
ULA voice communications was provided by the Quintron DICES equipment, now in the tenth year of operation for the Delta II launch vehicle at VAFB. In addition to DICES, Quintron engineers and technicians provide on-going pad operations support, including closed-circuit television distribution, range and vehicle safety systems, and related control system transmission and distribution across the VAFB operating theater.
Following another successful launch, Jerry Alexander, ULA VAFB Communication Systems Manager commented, "We had only one minor problem during the launch flow which was handled quickly, with no impact, by Quintron personnel. The rapid response to video reconfigurations by Quintron was also exceptional. United Launch Alliance is very happy with the overall support of the Delta II communication systems. Support provided by Quintron personnel significantly contributed to this mission's success."
Photo by Carleton Bailie, United Launch Alliance
The OSTM/Jason 2 satellite was a joint American and European Oceanography satellite designed to continue a growing legacy of monitoring changes in sea levels and the impacts on the global climate. The Jason 2 will enter orbit below the Jason 1 satellite that it is set to eventually replace after a period of three weeks. The Jason 2 project is a response to the international demand for programs to study and observe oceans and the climate through a worldwide ocean observation system.
For more information about Quintron solutions, call 805.928.4343 or go to www.quintron.com.
About Quintron
For over 38 years, Quintron has provided high technology and cost effective solutions to government and industry in support of mission critical communications and security requirements for command and control applications. No other company offers the depth of expertise found at Quintron in fault tolerant, interoperable communications, and security systems. In addition to providing advanced products and systems, Quintron's professional technical services capability provides a superior level of customer satisfaction. Quintron's engineering services provide off-the-shelf or customized engineering solutions to solve the toughest of challenges facing customers. Find out more about Quintron at www.quintron.com or by calling 805.928.4343.
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