Joint STARS goes beyond line of sight
Bruce Wilbur of Northrop Grumman Corp. installs operator workstation interface equipment on an E-8C Joint STARS aircraft at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. Officials at the Air Force Electronic Systems Center at Hanscom AFB, Mass., are managing the comprehensive upgrade, which will make beyond-line-of-sight communication possible, allowing Joint STARS to stand off further from fixed or mobile ground stations and increasing their range and coverage capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo)