ATLANTA, Aug. 5, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- EMS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELMG) announced today that its Defense & Space Systems division is performing on a contract awarded in December 2004 to provide Intermediate Frequency (IF) Modules for the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environment Satellite Systems (NPOESS). Northrop Grumman Navigation & Space Sensors Division awarded the contract with a total value to EMS of approximately $4.0 million USD. As part of the effort, EMS will provide ten different types of IF Modules for five flight sets, with work extending through 2007.
The IF modules are key components for the Advanced Technology Microwave sounder (ATMS), which is a meteorological flight instrument for use on board the NPOESS. The IF modules frequency-convert and amplify the radiometer signals for further signal processing.
NPOESS is a satellite system designed to monitor global environmental conditions, and collect and disseminate data related to: weather, atmosphere, oceans, land and near-space environment. The NPOESS program is managed by the tri-agency Integrated Program Office (IPO), employing personnel from the Department of Commerce, Department of Defense and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
About EMS Technologies, Inc.
EMS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELMG) is a leading innovator in the design and manufacture of wireless, satellite and defense solutions, and focuses its unique range of advanced technologies on the needs of broadband and mobile information users. The Company is headquartered in Atlanta, has approximately 1,800 workers worldwide, and operates manufacturing facilities in Atlanta, Montreal, Ottawa and Brazil.
EMS Technologies' Defense and Space Systems Division develops advanced technology systems for military and space applications. The Division provides critical subsystems for airborne, terrestrial, and space-based communication, radar and electronic warfare systems. For more information, visit EMS on the World Wide Web at www.ems-t.com.