The Full Form of TSSP is‍ Tactical Satellite Signal Processor.

The AN/TSC-156 Tactical SHF Satellite Terminal (TSST) is the latest fully
qualified, certified, stand-alone, quad-band terminal supporting world-wide,
quick-deployment satellite communications.

Communication Systems-West designed, qualified and delivered the 2.4 meter TSST
under the Phoenix contract awarded in April of 2003. The system consists of a primary
vehicle housing the communications equipment and a Mobile Power Unit (MPU)
vehicle that provides power to the system in the form of a 10 kW Tactical Quiet
Generator (TQG) and storage for spares and support gear.

The system design accommodates quick set-up utilizing a pop-up 2.4 meter, quad-band
antenna that features interchangeable feed assemblies. The HPA subsystem, consisting
of redundant tri-band HPAs plus redundant Ka-band HPAs are integrated as part of
the antenna sub-system. The baseline system is a four spoke hub system utilizing the L-3
Enhanced Tactical Satellite Signal Processor (ETSSP) featuring full interoperability with
legacy GMF, STEP and Teleport systems. The system is delivered with both on-board
manual redundancy and other critical spares and consumable items. A full logistics
support program is implemented including Training, Electronic Technical Manuals
(ETM), Authorized Stockage List (ASL), Spares and full Depot support.
The system has been fully qualified and certified as follows:
• Transportability
– Rail, Fixed and Rotary Air, Munson Road
• Environmental
– High Temp Solar, Low Temp, Dust & Sand,
Snow & Ice, Humidity, Wind
• EMI MIL-STD-461
• DISA, ARSTRAT and INTELSAT Certified
• JITC Certified