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S a t M a g azi n e W o r l d w i d e S a t elli t e M a g azi n e October 2010 The Launch Sector
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4 SatMagazine October 2010 Cover image: ILS Proton prepares for launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome The photo is courtesy of International Launch ServicesBeam Supporting The Future Of The Industry 6 by Louis Zacharilla, SSPIExecutive Spotlight Frank McKenna President, 24 International Launch Services by the EditorsExecutive Summary The Space Report 2010 8 Space FoundationFocus Fighting Space Debris 44 by Jose Guerrero, ATK Space Systems Bye Bye Black Box 60 by Viraf Kapadia, Star Navigation Containing Cargo Theft 76 by Anu Sood, SkyWaveInsight SES ASTRA... Beyond Europe 18 by Chris Forrester Is The Next Star... Globalstar? 42 by Alan Gottlieb, Gottlieb International Fairing Well, Thank You 50 by Hendrik Thielemann, RUAG Space Shrinking The World 82 by Sandy Johnson, SatCom GlobalSatBroadcasting From The Satellite To The STB 38 by Simen Frostad, Bridge Live 3D Events 72 by Gary Carter, IDC, + Etienne Fortin, SENSIOTechWorks NexGen Protocol Optimization 30 by Jeffrey Weaver, XipLink PCMA... The Plumbers Helper 56 Cost Per Bit Buster 66
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6 SatMagazine September 2010 Supporting The Future Of The Industry Beamauthor: Louis Zacharilla, Director, SSPIIf youre reading this editorial, hopefully you are already a friend of SSPI. For that I thank you. Id like to specifically address those who support SSPI in various ways, but have not yet joined our corporate sponsorship program.
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SSPI is dedicated to two primary objectives and our corporate sponsorship program enables both of professionals for the purpose of enriching their careers and ensuring their professional development. What this means is that whether you are a broadcast industry executive, an engineer at one of the worlds great satellite operators, a woman with a satellite services company, or a man whose daily activities are as a lawyer serving the industry, you share a common bond. You are a satellite professional.You are part of a small, but powerful industry that enables an enormous degree of economic activity, security, and social good. You have a career which many believe borders on a vocation. SSPI connects all of you and offers conferences, events, social network platforms, mentoring, scholarships and collegiality to enhance your career. To keep the industry together requires support. In exchange for your support, SSPI also provides support such allows you to do the one thing that is essential in any business: to build trust among colleagues through ongoing visibility and contact. SSPIs second objective is to expand the markets for satellite related services. This activity needs little explanation, but it does require patient money. However, as those who support us and upgrade their support each year know, without customers, there is no point to business. Peter Drucker said this more than 60 years ago and it remains a core fact today. Without markets, or with markets that are in decline, competition becomes a desperate, zero-sum game. With expanding markets, opportunities emerge, innovation persists, and capital wake the satellite community becomes more secure and attracts needed talent. SSPI continues to support the industry by expanding awareness of the satellite option to new industries. For nearly three decades, SSPI has been working for the industry and the talented professionals that make up this industry. Weve been able to build resources and opportunities for the men and women who work in satellite industry and for those young individuals who are interested in joining our industry. Companies of all sizes and in all niches of the industry support SSPI. Why? Because they know that keeping professionals connected and developing new business and market opportunities is something they cant necessary do on an individual basis. But thats what we do best. SSPI is the channel to market, to the future, and to better things through satellite technology and services. Consider becoming one of our nearly 70 corporate sponsors for 2011. I hope that if you are a sponsor you will increase yur support, attend the Gala in Washington or one of our other events, and continue to support our future leaders program, our publications, and our social media platforms. I am asking you, before our prices increase, to test the water. I suspect that you, too, will become one of our regulars. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely,Louis Zacharilla For more info http://www.sspi.org/ Beam
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SatMagazine October 2010 8 Executive SummarySpace FoundationAmidst a widespread international economic crisis, the space industry proved resilient, demonstrating growth and expansion through 2009 and into 2010. While several other leading industries suffered dramatically, and many governments struggled to remain fiscally viable, the space industry defied the upheaval and broadened its fields of endeavor. This is due in large part to the space industrys robust array of products and services, which enables it to respond rapidly to changes in global demand. The relationship between government and commercial enterprise is evolving, as can be seen in the proposed changes to the U.S. national space program announced in February 2010.The Space Report 2010The Authoritative Guide To Global Space ActivitySpace Shuttle Endeavour is silhouetted against the vivid colors of Earths atmosphere in this photograph by an Expedition 22 crew member aboard the International Space Station. Credit: NASA
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SatMagazine October 20109 Executive SummaryThis evolution will likely include an increasing role for the private sector through the development of commercial space markets and the spinoff of space technology into non-space industries. platforms, such as the International Space Station, is but one of the many avenues that space provides for the development of knowledge and applications with near-term commercial potential. Meanwhile, the increasing diversity and importance of military space activity in the past year continues a trend as armed forces enhance their tactical communications, imaging capabilities, and intelligence applications. Military interest in space has already led to the commercialization of navigation technologies and satellite imagery, and it is reasonable to expect further advances as other capabilities reach the commercial sector. Governments around the world have taken a pragmatic approach to challenging economic times by focusing on practical, close-to-home projects while rethinking longer-term, high-cost strategic and visionary programs. The U.S. plan, for example, seeks to invest more in primary research and development, education, and commercial space. While some countries will level their funding for space in the next few years, others such as the United States plan to increase spending. Part of the reason for this increase is the expectation that it will stimulate the economy by encouraging innovation that reaches far beyond the space sector itself. As more nations realize the strategic impact and economic potential of space, motivations for national of state-sponsored ambitions but also about the development of an industry that can compete in a global marketplace.Space Products + ServicesSpace products and applications provide increasing An Atlas V rocket built by the United Launch Alliance carries the U.S. Air Forces second Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS-2) satellite into orbit from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. WGS-2 will provide enhanced communication abilities to military personnel in the field. Credit: United Launch Alliance iGasUp lets iPhone users quickly find the nearest gas station with the best prices. The application saves its users time and money by combining GPS location with prices from the Oil Price Information Service. Credit: United Communications Group.
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SatMagazine October 2010 10 The results of this fusion can be seen each day in the many space-enabled services on mobile phones, such as location-based applications that harness imagery, social networking, and a plethora of other information. A driver looking for fuel on a road trip can easily map the most direct route to the nearest gas station and pre-order lunch in a nearby restaurant. Hikers who want to update their social networking pages with the latest pictures of a backpacking tour can use satellite connections and applications that make the process as simple as a phone call home. Space-related systems are experiencing dynamic commercial growth. Low-cost GPS hardware and new geographic reference applications are embedded in cars, phones, homes, and businesses. Land imaging services for commercial and government use have changed the way people travel and spend their leisure time, and have added enormous detail to our understanding of urban and rural landscapes. The worldwide networks enabled by space are altering entertainment habits and improving the experience of viewing sports, gaming, videoconferencing, and Internet browsing. Operating in a very different environment from the average consumer, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) also rely on numerous capabilities provided by space. Primarily used as military platforms, these aircraft often depend on satellites for communication and control. Civil authorities and businesses alike systems, and there has been considerable interest in non-military UAVs. In the foreseeable future, UAVs Their space-based connections and control systems will allow them to survey disaster areas, provide emergency communications, monitor borders, and transport mail and goods. All of these capabilities exist and succeed largely due to space technology. From security systems used at airports to enhanced electrolyte formulas for hydration, technologies originally developed for space improve public health and safety every day. Executive SummaryLocked into its catapult, Insitus Integrator unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is ready for launch. Owned by Boeing, Insitu develops UAVs used by the U.S. military and other organizations. The combination of a satellite link with a small UAV that does not require a runway produces an extremely versatile system. Credit: Insitu Iridium uses a constellation of 66 active satellites, the largest fleet of any commercial provider, to keep its customers connected anywhere in the world. Credit: Iridium
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SatMagazine October 201011 The Space EconomyWhile the global economic crisis grabbed the headlines daily in 2009, the global space industry experienced steady growth throughout government budgets increased by 7 percent, to $261.61 billion. This amounts to 40 percent space economy. Commercial satellite services increased by 8 percent, reaching an estimated market value of $90.58 billion during 2009 and representing 35 percent of the space economy. Space infrastructure, which comprises spacecraft manufacturing, launch services, in-space platforms, and ground equipment, constitutes the second-largest segment, accounting for $83.63 billion, or 32 percent of the total market value. Government space budgets increased considerably from 2008, demonstrating an aggregate growth rate of 16 percent. During 2009, governments spent an estimated $86.17 billion, accounting for 33 percent of government spending on space totaled $63.19 billion during 2009, a 9 percent increase over the $57.98 billion budget for 2008. An additional $1.23 billion of stimulus spending targeted space activities, which increased 2009 spending by 11 percent over 2008 were counted in both 2008 and 2009 increased by 22 percent to reach $19.97 billion. With the addition time this year, this total becomes $21.75 billion. Meanwhile, two smaller market segments also experienced revenue growth in 2009. Infrastructure support industries and space commercial transportation services were valued at $1.15 billion and $80 million, respectively. With growth in both the commercial sector and government spending, 2009 space and its future prospects for generating value. Government spending led growth as emerging space nations sought to develop their programs, and traditional space powers maintained or increased their overall spending levels. While each nation has its own reasons for participating, space is attracting increasing attention from a larger number of countries. This has resulted in higher spending on military space applications and dual-use programs, as well as offensive and defensive capabilities. Military activity in outer space has recently received increased attention but the heart of the space industry remains satellite telecommunications. Commercial satellite services, which generate and positioning services, remain the largest driver of space-based revenue. There is increasing interest in imagery applications, 3D content for television, Executive Summary Satellite internet connections, like this HughesNet setup in Alaska, allow people in remote areas to access the internet at broadband speeds. Credit: John Bollinger
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SatMagazine October 2010 12 Internet access via satellite, hybrid satellite-terrestrial communications, and expanding access to satellite for society and the economy. Internet access via satellite, for example, will eventually bring the information age to every corner of the planet, dramatically improving the economies of rural areas, underserved communities, Internet access may impact patterns of urbanization, the provision of government services, models of education, and the organization and productivity service will likely have a different business model, growth path, and degree of geographic success. The variety of emerging applications highlights the health of the industry, its market stability, and its ability to drive future revenue and economic expansion. This healthy marketplace is also demonstrated in the Space Foundation Indexes. After falling with the rest of the stock market in the recession of 2008, the Space Foundation Indexes began a strong recovery in 2009 with gains ranging from 14 percent to 56 percent for the year. The Indexes track the breadth and depth of the overall space industry as well as space infrastructure and services segments in U.S. public markets. In another promising sign of resilience in the space markets, two private space companies went public. DigitalGlobe had an initial public offering and Iridium Communications went public by virtue of its purchase by GHL Acquisition. Mergers and acquisitions activity in 2009 also increased over the previous year, registering a high volume of small but important transactions.Space InfrastructureThe manufacture and launch of satellites during 2009 represents a dynamic level of space activity not seen since the turn of the millennium. During the year, there were 78 orbital launches compared to 69 in 2008, continuing a four-year trend of growth. Several South and North Korea made orbital launch attempts. Other countries, such as Brazil, are working to Executive Summary
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SatMagazine October 201013 testing human-rated suborbital systems and several space companies are developing new launch vehicles that may dramatically reduce the cost of accessing space. There was a dramatic change in U.S. space policy the development of new commercial orbital and 2011 budget proposal discontinued funding for the Constellation program, altering the plan for NASAs activities in the coming years. The budget provides NASA with an additional $6 billion in funding over programs and new efforts. The three new major include a technology demonstration program totaling $7.8 billion, heavy-lift and propulsion research and development of $3.1 billion, and robotic precursor missions of $3 billion. By extending the lifespan of the International Space Station and using commercial transportation services, NASAs strategy should also stimulate private launch companies, indirectly business, and provide seed money for in-orbit systems such as fuel depots. Despite the passionate responses to NASAs new direction, both in favor and against, most space activity remains focused on satellite communications. With more than 900 active satellites in orbit in 2009 providing a wide range of applications, commercial communications satellite providers have enjoyed success in recent years thanks to increased demand for HDTV, satellite Internet, and military usage of commercial satellite communications. In fact, telecommunications satellites represent more than 45 percent of all satellites. Satellite-based positioning, of intense interest. Several countries, including expanding systems similar to the existing U.S. Global Executive Summary
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SatMagazine October 2010 14 Positioning System. With ambitious government programs underway, strong demand for satellite services, and increased reliance on commercial providers for space station supply activity, the outlook for space manufacturers and launch providers looks brighter than ever.Economic Impacts, Workforce + Education professionals around the world, creating high-paying jobs that have positive direct and indirect effects on local, regional, and national economies. In the United States, more than 260,000 people worked in the space sector in 2008, earning an average of for space employees were Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, and California. Space of more than $100,000 per year in 2008. Five highpaying metropolitan regions for space employees are centered around Boston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Los Angeles/Long Beach, and San Jose/ Sunnyvale. Space workers in these metro areas earned average salaries ranging from $100,000 to $110,000 per year in 2008. The recession showed only limited impact on the U.S. space industry between 2007 and 2008, with net job losses in the low hundreds, and a small decline in wages when 2010 and if funding for the Constellation program is discontinued as outlined in the Presidents budget. At the end of 2009, there were approximately 4,200 civil servants and 20,000 contractors working on the Shuttle and Constellation programs. The Space Report 2010 also contains new information on military space professionals and their training. The U.S. military is developing a formal space workforce program tying mission crosses all services, including active duty, guard, and reserve personnel, and its civilian workforce. Today, the U.S. military has nearly 14,500 positions for military space professionals, designated by their training, skill, military rank, and service requirements. In the future, other militaries may look to the United States as a benchmark for similar national military space training programs. Also new in The Space Report 2010 is employment nations employed 30,300 people in space jobs, since 2001. Japan employed approximately 6,250 space workers in 2008, slightly more than the low point for the decade in 2003, when there were employment differently, making direct country-toare counted, the high value of space jobs encourages national and private-sector investment in education to Executive Summary Raytheon technicians work on the Glory satellites Aerosol Polarimetry Sensor (APS). The APS will explore the global distribution of aerosols and measure their effect on atmosphere. Glory will also carry the Total Irradiance Monitor, which will take measurements to help determine the Suns direct and indirect effect on Earths climate. Credit: Raytheon The Space Professional Development Program run by the U.S. Air Force provides training and certification in space-related fields for U.S. military forces. The space badge is awarded based on training and years of service as a space operator. Credit: U.S. Air Force
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SatMagazine October 201015 develop a technically skilled workforce. These talent pools, in turn, continue to reinvest in themselves through ongoing training programs and promotion of further educational investments. Traditional space educational models, such as national aerospace academies geared toward honing interest is being shown toward interdisciplinary, international, and intercultural approaches to space education through programs such as the International Space University and the United Nations Space of aerospace charter schools have emerged, such as the Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy, created by a partnership between the Space Foundation and Colorado Springs School District 11 to offer pre-collegiate interdisciplinary aerospace education.OutlookAs the second half century of the space age gets under way, the future of global space activities looks as diverse as it does bright. This generation of space activity will solidify the role of commercial space while expanding the global reach of the industry. More nations than ever realize the strategic and economic value of space, leading to the creation of new international organizations, national space agencies, and investment in an ever-broader set of programs. Nations will need to decide to place more or less emphasis and reliance on traditional military and civil space programs in favor of leveraging international, regional, interagency, and commercial capabilities. The growing number of spacefaring states working cooperatively and competitively, coupled with the rapid development of capabilities, creates an environment in The rising tempo of space activity has brought greater awareness that orbital space is getting crowded. Driven in part by concerns of orbital debris, governments and commercial operators are increasingly looking for global solutions through cooperative agreements for space situational awareness. It is advantageous for everyone who relies on space to prevent collisions by improving monitoring and predictive capabilities. Human space exploration appears likely to occupy a less prominent role in national space programs in the next few years, but this shift is being offset to some extent by greater activity and focus on the importance of military space will continue to grow as more countries develop offensive and defensive space systems. Military space in the United States will increasingly rely on interagency coordination, hosted payloads, and commercial sourcing of communications, imaging, and other services. Assuming governments change their means of operating, businesses will adapt by creating new models that will change the underlying industry economics. The result, as in the case of military space, will be public-private partnerships and increased reliance on commercial services. Pure commercial space activity, as opposed to government-supported commercial space activity, will continue to broaden and grow. Most space activity remains tied to terrestrial business, but the variety and number of activities will likely grow, as space products and services are integrated deeply into consumer electronics and daily necessities. Executive Summary The Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the result of a partnership between the Space Foundation and Colorado Springs School District 11. The campus is also home to the Space Foundation Discovery Institute, which will house multiple laboratories, classrooms, and a NASA Educator Resource Center. Credit: Space Foundation
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SatMagazine October 2010 16 to emerge as a viable industry in the next few years. Initial success will lead to new services, markets, routes, missions, and possibly lower prices. Failure orbital services that depend on economies of scale. Governments will likely need to regulate commerce, travel, and military and diplomatic national interests in space. Collectively, this will increase the importance of international and multilateral cooperation between governments, and underline globalization and international strategic business planning for commercial space companies. Whether space is used to greater effect by governments or commercial interests, it is a common domain shared by all who operate in space and it is in the collective interest to preserve the space environment both now and in the future.The Space Report 2010 DataThe Space Report 2010 is the result of extensive research by the Space Foundation and an array of independent research organizations and individuals science, education, and technology. This combined effort involves identifying, gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing publicly available sources including government and corporate reports, congressional records, and data provided by trade associations and articles in news, business, and industry publications. Illuminating the text of The Space Report 2010 are scores of exhibits tracking industry sector activity, major sources of industry revenue, trends in education and training, employment, government investment in space, and market performance of space industries.About The Space Foundation In 1983, a small group of visionary leaders in Colorado Springs saw a need to establish an organization that could, in a non-partisan, objective and fair manner, bring together the various sectors of Americas developing space community and serve as a credible source of information for a broad audience from space professionals to the general public. The Space Foundation was founded in March 21, 1983, as an IRS 501 (c)(3) organization to foster, develop and promote, among the citizens of the United States of America and among other people of the world ... a greater understanding and awareness ... of the practical and theoretical utilization of space ... of peaceful and prosperous world. The Space Foundation embraces all facets of space commercial (including telecommunications and other satellite-based services), civil, and national security. In fact, the Foundation is one of few space-related organizations that embraces the totality of this community rather In the 27 years since its founding, the Space Foundation has become one of the worlds space activities, space professionals and education. The Foundations education programs have touched teachers in all 50 U.S. states and Germany. It conducts the premier event for space professionals anywhere in the world today: the National Space Symposium. More information is available at... http://www.spacefoundation.org/ To order the report... http://www.thespacereport.org The European Union and the European Space Agency are considering an orbital shipyard in low Earth orbit. This shipyard would assemble components from different European nations into ships destined for the Moon and Mars. This approach would allow construction of spacecraft that are too large to be launched on a single rocket. Credit: Tim Bicheno-Brown/Flightglobal Executive Summary
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SatMagazine October 2010 18 InsightSES Astra dominates the delivery of DTH (Direct-to-Home) television over three major EU markets: Germany, the UK, and France. But when you have near 100 percent saturation, where do you go next? Astras recently appointed CCO Norbert Hlzle has some very decisive plans to win further market share within Europe and well beyond its borders. SES ASTRA...Dramatically Transitioning Beyond Europeauthor: Chris Forrester, Founder, RapidTV News
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SatMagazine October 201019 InsightWe are leader in key markets and in digital, into new, dynamic markets, THE just selling capacity Germany, need a new economic and business simply to allow also direct bridging between broadcaster and customer is Astra never has, and never will, step into the shoes of its customers. It is our credo that we do not invest into content but remain neutral. We do not look for a vertical integration but our growth only takes places along the technical value chain. That is a pretty unique position, and a clear differentiator from what other infrastructure businesses are. Norbert Hlzle, SES Astra CCO Norbert Hlzle
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SatMagazine October 2010 20 customers and ourselves are putting and you will see a very industry will pass us by potential client would Talking about 3D is not as much fun as viewing 3D. We can even help our customers at our own cost. We see this as a necessary entry fee in getting this customer on its feet. We wont dump prices but I will certainly spend market entry money to help these new clients for DTH and B2B marketing. Insight
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SatMagazine October 201021 your content, play out your is not my core business your product to market will certainly spend market Insight
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SatMagazine October 2010 22 Active screens in SES ASTRAs Digital Network Operations center. About the authorChris Forrester is a wellknown broadcasting journalist and industry consultant. He reports on all aspects of broadcasting with special emphasis on content, the business of television and emerging applications. He founded Rapid TV News and has edited Interspace and its successor Inside Satellite for Advanced-Television. com In November 1998 he was appointed an Associate (professor) of the prestigious Adham Center for Television Journalism, part of the American University in Cairo (AUC), in recognition of his extensive coverage of the Arab media scene. He wrote High Above the untold story of Astra, Europes leading satellite company, in 2010. Insight
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SatMagazine October 2010 24 SatMagazine (SM)Mr. McKenna, what are your thoughts on supply and demand in the commercial satellite marketplace?Frank McKenna oversupply leads to instability and drives businesses SMWhat is your current backlog and how does ILS plan to prepare for the expected drop in demand in the near-term?Frank McKenna Frank McKenna President, International Launch ServicesFrank McKenna became the president of International Launch Services (ILS) in October 2006, after two years serving as vice president and deputy at the company. He possesses more than three decades of experience in aerospace and the space launch businesses with Martin Marietta and Lockheed Martin Corp., which was a partner in ILS until October 2006. McKennas background includes business management, business development and strategy, several CFO positions, and domestic and international joint ventures. McKenna holds a bachelors degree in economics from Stetson University in Deland, Florida. Executive Spotlight ILS Proton launch vehicle, tower-ready. Photo courtesy of ILS.
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SatMagazine October 201025 SMWhat are the new improvements or enhancements to the Proton vehicle?Frank McKenna include a payload systems mass capability to Executive Spotlight An assemblage of Protons
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SatMagazine October 2010 26 SMAs Khrunichev State Research and Production Center has purchased the majority shares of ILS in May 2008, how has the partnership been working?Frank McKenna Executive Spotlight Protons Power Plant
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SatMagazine October 201027 SMMr. McKenna, what is the difference between the ILS/ Khrunichev partnership and that of Sea Launch/Energia?Frank McKenna capabilities and real competitive important commercial missions opinion, it appears to be very risky, operationally constrained Federation makes ongoing Executive Spotlight
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SatMagazine October 2010 28 SMIs ILS involved in the Russian GLONASS satnav constellation project and/or other Russian launch manifests?Frank McKenna Executive Spotlight SMWhat do you see as new opportunities or trends in the marketplace that could be ideally suited for ILS Proton?Frank McKenna
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ILS UPDATEInternational Launch Services (ILS) and SES (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) announced the extension to the December 31, 2014, of the SES Multi Launch Agreement (MLA) and the addition ILS Proton mission through 2014. The MLA was originally signed in June 2007 between ILS and SES Satellite Leasing Limited SESs satellite procurement and leasing company in the Isle of Man. ILS Proton launch of SES-1 on April 24, 2010. In addition, two of the four SES missions scheduled in 2011 and 2012 for the launches of the SES-3, SES-4, QuetzSat-1 and SES-5/ASTRA 4B satellites will be part of the MLA. The remaining three MLA missions will be assigned as needed and in principle cover the 2012 2014 time frame. In addition, Proton will provide back-up launch capability for SES missions in 2011 as part of the under the Multi Launch Agreement. The Proton vehicle, built by ILS majority owner Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center is Russias premier the 1960s. In the past 26 months, Proton has launched 25 successful consecutive missions. SES-1
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SatMagazine October 2010 30 TechWorksAs any user of satellite networks quickly realizes, space links just dont work that well when TCP is used for applications such as file transfers or Internet surfing. In this article, we will recap traditional TCP acceleration functions developed during the late 1990s, then move on to describe new features and functions that deliver even more bandwidth gain combinations that are only possible by virtue of leveraging todays computing power with the major advancements in memory management. NexGen Protocol OptimizationObtaining The Highest IP Throughput From Your Satellite Linkauthor: Jeffrey Weaver, Director, Technical Marketing, XipLink The Horn reflector antenna at Bell Telephone Laboratories in Holmdel, New Jersey was built in 1959 for pioneering work in communication satellites for the NASA ECHO I. The antenna was 50 feet in length and the entire structure weighed about 18 tons. It was comprised of aluminum with a steel base. It was used to detect radio waves that bounced off Project ECHO balloon satellites. The horn was later modified to work with the Telstar Communication Satellite frequencies as a receiver for broadcast signals from the satellite. In 1990 the horn was dedicated to the National Park Service as a National Historic Landmark. Photo courtesy of NASA
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SatMagazine October 201031 TechWorksThe Beginning TCP Acceleration transmissions started out slowly and seemed to get worse as time went on! Dynamic Bandwidth wireless links rapidly change capacity High packet loss bit error rates are many orders greater Asymmetry links and overlay networks where senders and receivers are using different link types and power levels appliances termed a Performance Enhancing ProxyPEP Transport Controls Standards Based Protocol Acceleration component in virtually all space communications Space Communication Protocol Standard Transport ProtocolSCPS-TPskips Defense Information Systems AgencyDISA Department of Defense now mandates compliance
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SatMagazine October 2010 32 Data Compression, The Wireless Optimizer accelerated data prior interoperability between vendors may be lost, as called Streaming Data Compression as it operates on Wireless Optimizers Meet QoS + Encryption Voice over IPVoIP network users began to implement IPSec to TechWorks
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SatMagazine October 201033 Type 1 Encryptors continues to be Going One Way end users were generally skilled in some aspect satellite communications became mainstream and encompassed many commercial markets, it became XipLink, Hub OptimizationsXHO XA-10K and XA-30K One-Way Hub-Site Optimizations TechWorks
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SatMagazine October 2010 34 GZIP gateway which compresses non-image web content in real-time Image Transcoding a configurable real-time function that re-scans and encodes jpeg images TechWorks
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SatMagazine October 201035 to an operator defined quality that results in fewer bytes per imageHTTP web page Simple Cost Savings What about voice? deployed in a key network location to protocols, driven by TechWorks
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SatMagazine October 2010 36 TechWorks UDP packets are typically very small, containing small Packet Coalescing and Header Compression Real Time Protocol a prime consideration once customers and partners About XipLink ( http://www.xiplink.co m)Focused on Wireless Optimization Scalable Appliances 2 Mbps to 155 Mbps Built-in Quality of Service and IPSec softwareEmbedded Software for BSD and Linux devices Wireless Optimization One-way Hub-site only deployments Two-way SCPS optimization simultaneously Multiple TCP Transport Controls Streaming Data Compression Hub Optimizations Software Option One-way installation at hub-site only Internet Web Optimizations for all users GZIP real-time gateway for non-image objects XiPix image trans-coding for JPEG pictures Space Communications Protocol Standard Interoperable TCP Acceleration Transparent to end-users Mandated by DISA for DoD users Vendor enhancements to increase optimization
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SatBroadcastingFrom The Satellite To The STBauthor: Simen Frostad, Bridge TechnologiesI posed this question in a previous article I authored for SatMagazine... Your content is downlinked from satellite, and your infrastructure is up and running, ready to deliver to an eager subscriber base what could go wrong? The answer then, as now is theres plenty to go wrong. My question also contained a tacit assumption, an assumption that most operators also make when they download content from satellite without monitoring the quality and integrity of the signal things only start to go wrong once the content is downloaded and travelling through the delivery infrastructure. Few operators establish specific monitoring procedures for the incoming satellite signal. Why is that? The old IT maxim garbage in, garbage out should provide enough warning here.
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SatMagazine October 201039 SatBroadcasting and more broadcasters are coming to understand link to a satellite uplink center,
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SatMagazine October 2010 40 PIDspacket VideoBRIDGE monitoring system provides VB270microVB QPSK/8PSK DVB-S and DVB-S2 ETSI TR 101 290 SatBroadcasting Bridges VB220 IP-Probe Bridges microVB
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SatMagazine October 2010 42 InsightHardly anyone talks about Globalstar, yet this satellite operator has made a unique transition from commercial communications provider to a consumer products company one that is rather unique in the traditionally enterprise-focused satellite industry. Is The Next Star... Globalstar?How Consumer Focus + A New Constellation Brighten The Futureauthor: Alan Gottlieb, CEO, Gottlieb International Group
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SatMagazine October 201043 InsightGlobalstar Globalstar constellation, Peter Dalton including Spot Satellite MessengerDeLorem/ Spot Image Communicator DeLorem Hug credit to Dalton About SpotSpot conventional GPS devices, Spot transmits a Google Maps The DeLorem/Spot Image CommunicatorDeLorem/Spot Image Communicator Navigation GPS Tracker, Earthmate Facebook and Twitter The Spot HugSpot Hug, Hybrid Universal Guardian Spot Asset Monitoring Center The New Constellation About the authorMr. Gottlieb is CEO of Gottlieb International Inc., specializes in assisting ship owners and managers with evaluation of satellite service offerings and helping service providers structure appropriate product offerings. Mr. Gottlieb is contacts in the global shipping industry and VSAT vendor community and is a frequent published author and speaker at satellite and maritime conferences. Established in 2002, Gottlieb International Group has worked with ship owners and managers, VSAT vendors around the globe, and his clients have included such major companies as Inmarsat, Iridium, Globecomm Systems, KVH Industries and Intelsat. His new E-Book, The First Independent Guide to Maritime VSAT is now available through his Companys website: http://www.gottliebinternationalgroup.co m
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FocusIt all started as a hot topic around the lunch table at the ATK Spacecraft Systems and Advanced Technology Group in Pasadena, California, and resulted in a paper that was just recently presented at the 24th Annual Conference on Small Satellites sponsored by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and Utah State University in Logan, Utah. Not the usual discussions on past weekends and latest upcoming vacations. Instead, a group of ATK scientists and engineers decided to tackle a troublesome international issue affecting spacecraft operators in low Earth orbits: orbital debris. Fighting Space DebrisSmall Satellites Part Of The Solution Instead Of The Problemauthor: Jose Guerrero, ATK Space Systems
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SatMagazine October 201045 FocusATK American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics AIAAUtah State Universitys USUSmall Satellite 1 1 assembly provides a key opportunity to build commercial and government needs as well as Jose Guerrero Jon Manash Matt Russell, Doyle Towles Spacecraft Systems & Services Steve StoneAerospace Structures How Can Small Satellites Be Used to Support Orbital Debris Removal Goals Instead of Increasing the Problem and was Kevin McKee Spacecraft Systems & Services Orbital Debris Background 2 2 2 is in Low Earth OrbitLEO U.S. Space Surveillance Network2 Objects as The ATK booth at 24th Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites. (Credit: USURF photo) The Main Conference room of the 24th Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites; the conference had more than 1100 registrants from 20 different countries. (Credit: USURF photo)
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SatMagazine October 2010 46 2 2 International Orbital Debris Removal Conference Orbital debris continues to get increased scrutiny Defense Department NASA White HouseJoint Space Operations Center JSPOC 3 3 capabilities, but can cause serious damage to 1) Protection Mode, whereby the satellite would be placed near a high value space asset such as the ISS location for protection near the space asset or orbit to remove or collect debris Figure 3 2 Defining The Problem + Trade Studies 2 2 Nicholas Johnson Johnson Space Center in Space News manned or unmanned, is vulnerable to debris larger 4 2 Objects greater United States Space Surveillance Network ground based telescopes and radars and cannot be 2 FocusFigure 3: Debris in Low Earth Orbit (Image credit: NASA)
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multi-layer sphere MLS velocity, kinetic energy and potential to induce FocusFigure 4: Above is a sectional view of the MLS concept (only a half of sphere is shown), a problem-solving system that would act as a protector of space assets and sweeper to break up debris particles in space and reduce their velocity; a configuration of MLS could be used on a small satellite, and it would reduce the possibility of catastrophic debris-impact accidents in space, to which all spacecraft are vulnerable. (Credit: ATK Space Systems photo) Figure 5: MLS sphere stowed and boom deployed (Credit: ATK Space Systems photo) Figure 6: One-Half of MLS sphere deployed (Credit: ATK Space Systems photo) Small Satellite Capability
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SatMagazine October 2010 48 FocusMulti-Layer Sphere (MLS) Concept Figure 4 Figures 5 and 6 Figure 6 Spacecraft Maneuverability, Mass Estimate + Mission Life Figure 5 m About the authorChief Technologist within ATKs Systems and Advanced Technologies Group (Spacecraft Division), Mr. Guerrero manages space program phases including, but not limited to, development, research, design, procurement, hardware experience with expertise in systems engineering, space and advanced technology. He has over 12 years of Planetary Exploration hardware experience supporting JPL and NASA HQ programs and 11 years of Manned Space Flight Aerospace experience. Additionally, he has managed successfully over 50 ATK Space engineering multi-discipline tasks and supported over 60 space missions during service at Rockwell International. Special thanks to Matt Russell and Kevin McKee from ATK Space Systems for their inputs to this article. References1Utah State University Research Foundation2http://orbitaldebris.jsc.nasa.gov/index.html3 Force Magazine August 2010, pg24-294D. Werner, ATK Proposes Satellite to Fight Space Debris, Space News, August 9, 2010 Figure 7: Low Earth Orbit Torus (Credit: ATK Space Systems photo)
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SatMagazine October 2010 50 InsightJust three and a half minutes, and it is all over after 208 seconds in flight, the payload fairing of the Ariane 5 rocket is jettisoned. But in those few minutes and during the run-up to the launch a payload fairing has to prove its worth, so as to ensure that the valuable freight in the nose cone of the rocket makes it into orbit unharmed.Fairing Well, Thank Youauthor: Hendrik Thielemann, RUAG Space RUAG Space Payload Fairing for Vega. The new small European launcher is to have its maiden flight in 2011. Photo: RUAG Space
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SatMagazine October 201051 Insight Ariane 1 ArianeAtlas V-500 Vega Ariane 4 Ariane 5 launcher on the launch pad. Photo courtesy of Arianespace
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SatMagazine October 2010 52 i.e., cooling, separation systems, and electrical wiring Insight Final integration of RUAG Payload Fairings in Emmen, Switzerland. Photo: RUAG Space
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SatMagazine October 201053 Insight including special coatings, and ventilation ports to Continued fairing integration. Photo: RUAG Space Preparation of a fairing for a separation test. Photo: NASA / GRC
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SatMagazine October 2010 54 NASAGlenn Research Center About the authorHendrik Thielemann studied Communications science at the University of Mnster and graduated with an M.A. After completing practical training, he worked as newspaper editor. Since 2001, he has been working in Acoustic absorbers inside a payload fairing. Photo: RUAG Space Insightthe European Space Industry, holding various positions. Hendrik Thielemann has been the Head of Communications at RUAG Space since RUAG acquired Oerlikon Space in Summer 2009.About RUAG SpaceRUAG has become a major international technology group. The company today continues to operate from a strong domestic foundation to serve a growing global clientele. RUAG focuses on two market segments, Aerospace (space travel and aviation) and Defence (security and defence technology), each of which is involved in civilian and military applications in roughly equal portions. The headquarters is situated in Bern, Switzerland, and operates production centres in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Hungary and the United States. Its sole shareholder is the Swiss Confederation. More info at... http://www.ruag.com /
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SatMagazine October 2010 56 TechWorksBased on Paired-Carrier-Multiple-Access (PCMA), a technology developed and patented by ViaSat, Paired Carrier is an embedded feature available in satellite modems. Paired Carrier allows the reuse of satellite space segment by overlaying transmit and receive carriers in the same frequency domain this reduces the transponder bandwidth required to facilitate a satellite link by as much as 50 percent. Paired Carrier can be used in conjunction with other bandwidth saving techniques to provide added cost savings, such as those offered by Paradise Datacom.PCMA... The Plumbers Helper For Bandwith Betterment
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SatMagazine October 201057 TechWorks two commonly used GPS protocols, GPS Fix DataGGAGeographic Position Latitude / LongitudeGLL
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SatMagazine October 2010 58 Automatic Uplink Power Control AUPC TechWorks Paradise Modem Paired Carrier Processing
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SatMagazine October 201059 TechWorksParadise Modem Paired Carrier Processing Forward Error Correction FEC The illustration above is a sample screen-shot from a Paradise Datacom modem with embedded Paired Carrier. The image is provided by the display of a laptop computer connected to the modems monitor and control port and shows a pair of superimposed carriers in the same frequency domain.
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SatMagazine October 2010 60 FocusIt is the middle of the Atlantic. Meal service is almost over. Two hours to YYZ (Pearson International Airport, Toronto, Canada) and home. In the cockpit, a highly trained flight crew monitors the autopilot and chats about football. Also in the cockpit is a small box that doesnt care at all about football, spouses, dogs, or kids... it just works quietly.Bye Bye Black Box?author: Viraf Kapadia, Star Navigation
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SatMagazine October 201061 STAR-ISMS In-Flight Safety Monitoring System, based on patented Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd AF-447 Flight Data RecorderCockpit Voice RecorderBlack Boxes ACARS Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System Kapadia Kapadia Dale F. Sparks ARINC 717/573 and ARINC 429 as, but not limited to:Flight Management Computers (FMC) Inertial Reference Systems (IRS) Air Data Computers (ADC) Flight Control Computer (FCC) Flight Gauging System (FGS) Flight Warning Computer (FWC) Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) System Data Analog Converter (SDAC) Star Server UnitSSU sends alerts about abnormal parameters and WLANIEEE 802.11 e.g., e.g., Focus
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SatMagazine October 2010 62 e.g. compliance to standard operating procedures and ETOPS relevant parameters, a separate data analysis Customer Focus
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SatMagazine October 201063 Internet Portal protocol FTP transparency and decision support, including:Flight Operations Flight Safety System Operations Control Maintenance Engineering Engine Condition Monitoring (ECM) Finance / Administration Payroll engine condition monitoring ECM Position Report Date/Time Registration/Flight Number Latitude Longitude Altitude Ground Speed Track Google Earth Focus
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SatMagazine October 2010 64 FOQA, MOQA, and ETOPS Mission Management Unit MMU Alerts messages OOOI times End-of-flight reports Tracking position reports and tracking on map Selected parameters monitored from the aircraft systems STCTransport CanadaFAA STAR-ISMS Lite STAR-ISMS Ultralite About the authorViraf Kapadia is Chairman and CEO of Star Navigation. More information at... http:// www.star-navigation.com/ Focus
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SatMagazine October 2010 66 TechWorksFlexible LDPC coding, FlexLDPC, has been introduced by DATUM Systems. As demonstrated in optimization projects conducted by major service providers, DATUMs future-proof modem with granular LDPC coding provides the industrys highest spectral efficiency and configuration flexibility. Offered by the company are highly versatile and efficient SCPC modems. These allow service providers to optimize the use of expensive satellite spectrum resources. With a smoothly distributed configuration map, every single SCPC link using FlexLDPC coding can be personalized to squeeze the most out of satellites available bandwidth and spectral power, while keeping processing latency at the desired level.Cost Per Bit Buster...SCPC Efficiency and Flexibility author: David Koblinski, DATUM SYSTEMS
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SatMagazine October 201067 TechWorksKey Advantages Unmatched Configuration Flexibility: In addition to supporting standard Viterbi, Reed Solomon and Turbo coding options, DATUM offers an unprecedented choice for advanced LDPC coding configurations. The multiplicity of modulation, FEC and LDPC block size options provides around 200 distinct mod-cod-block LDPC combinations for a very smooth and efficient spectral efficiency and optimal latency performance. Service providers thus can count on a Swiss army knifelike utility to fine tune the link to the desired use of bandwidth, power and latency, or choosing to optimize available data throughput by managing trade-offs among these three design factors.Efficient, Low OPEX Operation: DATUM modems are engineered to provide superior spectral efficiency and high reliability / availability. When benchmarked against other SCPC modem manufacturers, DATUM has demonstrated to be the best performing SCPC modem in the Industry. High performance becomes synonymous to low operational expenses as DATUM allows links to closely match the limits of achievable channel capacity.Low CAPEX, Future-Proof Modem: Outstanding link performance does not prevent DATUM from simultaneously offering low CAPEX, reliable SCPC modems. DATUM modems are typically the low price winner in competitive bids because cost advantages derived from an efficient design are passed on to users. Moreover, with Flexible LDPC coding closely matching (within 0.5 dB) the maximum achievable capacity limits, DATUM modem purchases become future-proof, risk-free decisions.
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SatMagazine October 2010 68 Viterbi Satcom See Figure 2 above.) Figure 3 Figure 2: The LDPC block size can be configured to minimize processing latency for low-tomedium data rate scenarios. Thus, a 256 Kbps link can be configured with LDPC-2K block and FEC 14/17 to achieve processing latency of 11 msec, while a higher data rate link such as a 2 Mbps link can use 16K LDPC blocks with a processing latency below 13 msec. All shown coding options have equal C/N (real savings). TechWorks
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SatMagazine October 201069 service provider enjoys costs in perpetuity, leading to clear positive For providers wishing to conduct legacy replacement projects, it is important to point out that advanced DATUM modems bring a series of advantages over alternate technology upgrade options, such as shared (TDMA) satellite broadband systems or the use of IP-only SCPC modems. Such advantages include: Symmetric High Data Rate Capability: DATUM modems come with 5 Mbit/s rate as standard, with the ability to increase link data to up to 29 Mbit/s per link via software keys and upgrades. Standard Serial Interface: No need to redesign serial-based client networks since modems always provide a universal serial interface. Serial-based legacy modems (such as those using V.35 or HSSI) are replaced transparently. Legacy modems are replaced by advanced modems, providing exact same link functionality but using less spectrum. Reuse of existing RF subsystems: Thanks to the LDPC coding gain, bandwidth savings are achieved with no increment in carrier power, thus allowing the use of existing antenna and amplifier equipment. Network Enhancements: DATUM offers a number of enhancing options including the ability to replace multiple point-to-point links with consolidated point-to-multipoint systems, achieving outbound statistical multiplexing gains, higher download speeds and lower equipment cost (fewer modems). TechWorks Figure 3
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SatMagazine October 2010 70 IP Enhancements: DATUM enhances IP links by supporting the use of an Ethernet interface that optimizes IP trunking links via TCP acceleration, HTTP pre-fetch, QoS prioritization and IP payload compression. These features lower link data rate requirements.IP Transparency: In addition to supporting IP routing, DATUM also offers the ability to use modems Ethernet interfaces as bridging ports for IP layer transparency. End customer IP networks can thus propagate any IP routing protocol (e.g. OSPF. BGP) across the satellite link without intromission. and capital savings against competing advanced Figure 4 Figure 4 TechWorks
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SatMagazine October 2010 72 SatBroadcastingLive 3D EventsThe Birth Of A New Sectorauthors: Gary Carter, International Datacasting, & Etienne Fortin, SENSIO TechnologiesLive delivery of 3D sports and entertainment events to digital cinemas only began to make headway during the past year and a half, but the 3D technologies that make it possible rely on established satellite systems to provide a rich, immersive 3D experience to audiences. The growth of the live 3D sector has been fueled by the combination of 3D encoding from SENSIO and International Datacasting (IDC) satellite receiver/decoders, which, together, enable business risk-free, bandwidth-saving delivery of high-quality live 3D content via satellite.
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SatMagazine October 201073 SatBroadcastingLive 3D in Action steadily rising as more and more content producers 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa SENSIO IDC SENSIO 3D Live Global Network How The Model Works SFX4104 Why The Model Works
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SatBroadcasting Comments On... The Future of Live 3DGary Carter Chief Technical Officer International Datacasting Were still in the early days of 3D, but over the next 24 months, the industry will make huge strides. Over this time, there will be a significant expansion in the number of theaters worldwide capable of offering live 3D events via satellite. Content drives the consumer much more than technology necessarily does; it is access to popular content that will determine the rate at which the 3D market continues to expand. And SENSIO is establishing itself in the role of a content facilitator. http://www.datacast.com/ Etienne Fortin Chief Technological Officer SENSIO Technologies Inc. IDCs SFX4104 Pro Video receiver is the ideal instrument for cinema and has been a real enabler for the live 3D market. International Datacasting was our initial partner, and the development of the SENSIO 3D Live Global Network of cinema operators could not have been achieved without them. The 3D market is really taking off now, and SENSIO is proud to be on board with IDC. We look forward to continuing to travel together. http://www.sensio.tv/
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SatMagazine October 2010 76 FocusCargo theft is an international phenomenon. While no definitive statistics are available as to how much cargo is stolen around the world, most agree the theft of goods during transportation or within a warehouse is a big problem. According to a 2007 EU Parliament report, the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) estimated the yearly losses across the European Union due to cargo theft from trucks to be approximately 8.2 billion Euros. Containing Cargo Theft...With Satellite Technologyauthor: Anu Sood, SkyWave Mobile Communications An isolated road can be the perfect location for on-road cargo theft when protection is absent.
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SatMagazine October 201077 Focus business, reputation damage and price undercutting tracking devices and monitoring trucks and trailers, are essential to overloading or signal blocking, SkyWave Mobile CommunicationsSkyWave Inmarsat Silvio Ostroscki, satellite communication capability in order to reduce
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SatMagazine October 2010 78 communication terminals to meet insurance Highway Cargo Transport Symposium DMR-800 satellite communication terminals and SureLinx 8100 Focus When the SkyWave terminal detects either a GPS or GSM jammer, it can execute a number of actions to warn the driver, the fleet owner and the monitoring company including sending a warning message via satellite and activating local auditory and visual alarms.
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SatMagazine October 201079 FocusGPS Signal Jamming Detection enemy navigational systems, GPS signal jammers continuous wave CW Signal jamming equipment
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SatMagazine October 2010 80 GSM Jamming DetectionSimilar to GPS jammers, GSM jammers are also Signal jamming equipmentSolutions For A Complex ProblemGPS and GSM jamming detection on SkyWave and security procedures provided by tracking and security procedures to remain competitive and About the authorAnu Sood is the Product Marketing Manager for SkyWave Mobile Communications. She may be contacted at (613) 836-6288 ext. 8320, or via her Skype ID: Anu.Sood.SkyWave Focus
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SatMagazine October 2010 82 InsightFor those operating in more remote parts of the globe, whether on land or at sea, the ability to communicate with colleagues, friends and family has until now been restricted, on the grounds of both affordability and lack of communications channels.Shrinking The World...The Importance Of Compressionauthor: Sandy Johnson, SatCom Global
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SatMagazine October 201083 Insight compression paid options, providing public and private sector Keeping In Touch Voice over IPVoIP broadly, workers are increasingly able to take advantage data communications messaging to sending and receiving emails Without maritime communications, working at sea can be a lonely task.
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SatMagazine October 2010 84 at a convenient time, One World, One Network Approach operating remote all communications and outlying operating using compression a revolution in enabling Insight SatCom Globals HORIZON Multi-VoIP unit
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SatMagazine October 201085 Horizon Employer Of Choice data across a satellite communications network in Insight Shrinking The World About the authorSandy Johnson is the Chief co-founder of SatCom Global with Mark White she has been in the industry since 1995 when she joined Next Destination Limited as Finance and Operations Manager. Sandy has played a key role in the implementation of SatComs proprietary billing system, online technical support and airtime services websites. She has responsibility for the Sales performance and Operations in the Group.
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FocusThe Grand Canyon Resort Corporation (GCRC), wholly owned by the Hualapai tribe and located in Peach Springs, Arizona, is no stranger to the tourism industry. Since 1988, GCRC has welcomed millions of visitors each year to tour sites like the Grand Canyon Skywalk, and has grown to comprise the Hualapai Lodge & River Runners organization and Grand Canyon West, in addition to the Corporations main office. As business and revenue grew over the years, it became increasingly important for GCRC to streamline communications at its 10 sites across the area.A Higher Service
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SatMagazine October 201087 Focus Grand Canyon SkywalkNative LandHualapai Canyon Connections
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SatMagazine October 2010 88 Ken Zachreson GCRC said Zachreson books, we needed a way to communicate easily Zachreson Room To Grow Zachreson Focus Grand Canyon Corporation headquarters with the Skywalk attraction.
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SatMagazine October 201089 Focus said Zachreson Zachreson learned so Zachreson option to add a Constant Bit Rate CBR VoIP High-Altitude, High-Speed Success Zachreson The Grand Canyon from Point Sublime in Grand Canyon National Park Photo is courtesy of the US National Park Service
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90 Silvano Payne, Publisher + Writer Hartley G. Lesser, Editorial Director Pattie Lesser, Editor P.J. Waldt, Associate Editor J Durfee, Sales Director, Asst Editor Simon Payne, Development Manager Chris Forrester, Associate Editor Richard Dutchik, Contributing Editor Michael Fleck, Contributing Editor Alan Gottlieb, Contributing Editor Authors Gary Carter David Koblinski Simen Frostad Jose Guerrero Sandy Johnson Viraf Kapadia Hartley Lesser Pattie Lesser Anu Sood Hendrik Thielemann P.J. Waldt Jeffrey Weaver Louis Zacharilla Published monthly by Satnews Publishers 800 Siesta Way Sonoma, CA 95476 USA Phone: (707) 939-9306 Fax: (707) 838-9235 2010 Satnews PublishersWe reserve the right to edit all submitted materials to meet our content guidelines as well as for grammar and spelling consistency. Articles may be moved to an alternative issue to accommodate publication space requirements or removed due to space restrictions. Submission of content does not constitute acceptance of said material by SatNews Publishers. Edited materials may, or may not, be returned to author and/or company for review prior to publication. The views expressed in our various publications do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of SatNews Publishers.All included imagery is courtesy of, and copyright to, the respective companies. SatMagazineVol. 3, No. 8October 2010 AdvertisersAdvantech 81 AVL Technologies 27 Azure Shine 49 Brel & Kjaer (LDS) 79 Comtech EF Data 13 iDirect 39 Integral Systems 55 Intelsat General 05 ILS Cover Mansat (SpaceIsle.com) 23 MITEQ / MCL 77 Newtec 65 O3b Networks IFC Paradise Datacom 29 PTC 71 SENCORE 04 SMi Global MilSatCom 37 Space Foundation 17 Wavestream 75A SatNews Publishers publication Copyright 2010, SatNews PublishersAdvertiser Index
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