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EISC Workshop Satellite Communications in support of Sustainable Development Krakow, 14 th May 2012 Aarti Holla Secretary General [email protected] www.esoa.net. Services. Europe ’ s Satellite Operators. 161 satellites + > €6 billion combined turnover + > 6000 employees. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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EISC Workshop
Satellite Communications in support of Sustainable DevelopmentKrakow, 14th May 2012
Aarti HollaSecretary General
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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