MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 20, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Globalstar, Inc. (Nasdaq:GSAT), a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, governments, and individuals, today announced that Atmospheric Systems Corporation (ASC), a leading manufacturer of remote wind profiling instruments and systems has signed an agreement to provide its customers with timely data within the United States, Canada, and at other international locations using the Globalstar satellite network. According to the agreement ASC will integrate the Globalstar GSP-1620 satellite data modem as part of ASC's innovative Doppler SoDAR (Sonic Detection And Ranging) product line.
ASC's SoDAR products are designed to monitor and collect data within the atmospheric boundary layer. The SoDAR system operates by emitting an audible acoustic pulse at 4500 Hz and recording the corresponding atmospheric echo in three independent directions to determine the three dimensional wind speed, wind direction, and turbulence profiles at as many as 50 user selected altitudes. Using the Globalstar satellite network these readings are then communicated directly to the customer using standard e-mail messages. These messages can be sent in either hourly or daily intervals.
"The Globalstar store and forward satellite modem capability provides data customers such as ASC with the capability to reliably and affordably send remote data information to their clients numerous times throughout the day using the Globalstar satellite network," said Dennis Allen, Senior Vice President of U.S. Sales and Marketing for Globalstar, Inc.
Dr. Underwood, President of ASC stated, "The Globalstar constellation of satellites is a quantum improvement in the transfer of critical atmospheric wind and system status information in a timely manner for our customers. The ability to work with one communications provider to cost effectively support our worldwide customer base is a unique capability that is only available through the Globalstar network."
For additional sales and pricing information regarding the Globalstar GSP-1620 and the GSP-1720 in the United States please contact Dwayne MacTavish at 817.421.5778 or via email at dwayne.mactavish@globalstar.com
About Globalstar, Inc.
Globalstar offers satellite voice and data services to commercial and recreational users in more than 120 countries around the world. The Company's products include mobile and fixed satellite telephones, simplex and duplex satellite data modems and flexible service packages. Many land based and maritime industries benefit from Globalstar with increased productivity from remote areas beyond cellular and landline service. Global customer segments include: oil and gas, government, mining, forestry, commercial fishing, utilities, military, transportation, heavy construction, emergency preparedness, and business continuity as well as individual recreational users. Globalstar data solutions are ideal for various asset and personal tracking, data monitoring and SCADA applications.
For more information regarding Globalstar, please visit Globalstar's web site at www.globalstar.com
About Atmospheric Systems Corporation
Atmospheric Systems Corporation (ASC) is a California-based business that is focused on the design, manufacture and sales of Doppler SoDAR system. These systems are used to provide timely information to support the wind energy, air pollution, homeland security, fire management and airport operations industries. Over 300 of the ASC's SoDAR systems have been delivered to our worldwide base of customers. ASC's staff has a combined 80 years of experience with the support and use of SoDAR systems. For more information regarding Atmospheric Systems Corporation, please visit the ASC web site at www.minisodar.com