EISC Workshop Satellite Communications in support of Sustainable Development

EISC Workshop

Satellite Communications in support of Sustainable DevelopmentKrakow, 14th May 2012

Aarti HollaSecretary General

sg@esoa.netwww.esoa.net

Europe’s Satellite Operators

Services

11 satellite operators (“Satops”) in 8 countries 4 of the world’s largest Satops are European companies4 of the world’s largest Satops are European companies EnsuringEnsuring global coverage with communications servicesglobal coverage with communications services

161 satellites + > €6 billion combined turnover + > 6000 employees161 satellites + > €6 billion combined turnover + > 6000 employees

Reach Resilience

Low Carbon

Europe’s Sustainable Future- Why is Satellite Relevant?

Davos 2012:World Economic ReportGlobal Risks Map2012

Severe Income

Disparity

Severe Income Disparity -No. 1 Threat to Global Stability in 2012

REACH Sustainable Economic Development

ReachSatellites Connect People Everywhere:Satellites Connect People Everywhere:Islands/ mountains/ marshlands/ rural-remote-sparsely populated areasReach means everythingReach means everything

Income inequality Lack of skills in the workforce

Digital literacy A basic skill

10m households No Internet access at all

The DifferenceThe Difference:

In income between rich & poorrich & poor

Between being employed & notemployed & not

Between having access to Internet NOW & having nonehaving access to Internet NOW & having none!

Rural Citizens- Romania

Isolated Villages

100 sites equipped throughout Romania with satellite: rural rural

municipalities, schools, post municipalities, schools, post offices, police stations & offices, police stations &

villagesvillages :

“More than 17.000 children living in these rural

communities can have access thanks to this project, to vital

information accessible through the Web”

Dan Georgescu, President of the National Authority for

Telecommunications, Romania

BroadbandInternet

Farmers use Internet toFarmers use Internet to:

Apply for subsidies

Check crop prices/ weather forecasts

Buy/ sell produce online

Rural Businesses- Importance of Agriculture

RESILIENCE Civil Protection & Secure Communications

Resilience

Satellites are Immune to Events on Earth:Satellites are Immune to Events on Earth:When other communications infrastructures are When other communications infrastructures are damaged/ overloaded, satellite steps in to deliver 24/7 damaged/ overloaded, satellite steps in to deliver 24/7 communicationscommunications

Europe copes with diverse threats:

Terrorism/ smuggling/ drugs/ riots/ civil disturbances/ natural disasters

Terrestrial networks are vulnerable:

Hurricanes/ floods/ fires

In times of crisis, communications are needed mostIn times of crisis, communications are needed most

Resilience

Security Communications & Civil Protection

Border ControlBorder Control:

Governments/ EU use satellite links with hidden surveillance cameras/ sensors for border

surveillance 24/7

German Red CrossGerman Red Cross:

Equipped with satellite terminals in case of unforeseen event

(Frankfurt)

UK Cabinet OfficeUK Cabinet OfficeProject WATERMARKProject WATERMARK

LRA’s nationwide are equipped with satellite terminals for unforeseen events

E.g. Floods in 2011

LOW CARBONSatellites/ Energy Efficiency/ The Environment

Satellites are:Satellites are:Solar-poweredSolar-poweredNon-intrusiveNon-intrusiveFar-ReachingFar-ReachingResilientResilientEnablersEnablers

Sustainable Development implies:

Less dependence on fossil fuels

Increased use of renewable energy

Minimum impact on the environment

Sustaining the environment

Low Carbon

Solar Energy & Carbon Emissions

After launch, one satellite can transmit to 1/3 of the earth’s surface for 12-15 years using nothing but solar energy

All the satellites in orbit today together use less energy than 1 terrestrial TV mast

Once in orbit, 1 satellite can provide 150 HDTV channels across the entire EU & release ZERO CO2

Service Footprint: Massive Service Footprint: Massive Carbon Footprint: Small Carbon Footprint: Small

The Launch

Latest rocket technology uses “clean” O2 & H2 from ethanol/ sea water

Only 10% of solid rocket fuel is oil-based

The impressive smoke is mostly water vapour!

Energy Generation & DistributionWind & Water

Italy’s largest power company uses satellite to remotely control renewable energy plants, often located in remote

areas

Dam Control

Sardinia, Italy:Sardinia, Italy:

All dams (more than 100) are fully monitored using satellite

networks

Dam Control

Satellite –A Non-intrusive Solution

Satellites do not require landscapes to be cleared in order to Satellites do not require landscapes to be cleared in order to install dishes/ modemsinstall dishes/ modems

Protected areas in Poland

Satellites & Bio-Diversity

Tracking rare ivory gulls with tiny satellite transmitters in NorwayTracking reindeer in Sweden

Researchers/ scientists communicate data from isolated areas using mobile mobile satcom devicessatcom devices

Satellite tracking devices Satellite tracking devices allow them to follow movement/ migration of birds & other protected species

Climate Change

Monte Rosa, Italy

Satellite communications providing surveillance & monitoring for melting

glaciers as global temperatures increase

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