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Iridium NEXT – Vision for the
Truly Global Satellite
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9 NOV 2016
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Agenda
▌ Introduction – Iridium Next
▌ Who is involved?
▌ Satellite Vehicle
▌ Ground Network
▌ Service Offerings
▌ Terminals
▌ Use Cases – Australian Context
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Introduction – Iridium NEXT
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Who is involved?
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Satellite Vehicle, Ground
Network, Service Offerings
and Terminals
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Introducing…
Thales MissionLINK is a new hardware/software platform that lets users
connect to the Iridium Certus Network at Medium Throughput Low-Latency Satellite
(MTLS) speeds up to 1.4 Mbps
MissionLink “Just Works” Anywhere, for Any Situation, in Any Environment
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MissionLINK Mobile Interfaces
Hardware Highlights:
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Rugged tethered IP handset (Android based)
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LED status indicators (3)
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Three Ethernet ports, all POE Class 2
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Dedicated WAN port for Cellular device
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RJ14 port supports two POTS lines
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Dedicated port for PTT Speaker/mic
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Multi-I/O port with RS-232, remote distress input, general purpose I/O and radio
interface
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SIM card slot
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10 – 32 VDC power input
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Separate 12V DC input for AC/DC supply
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On/Off switch
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Reset button
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RF Antenna port
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External Wi-Fi antenna port
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MissionLINK Features
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MissionLINK Portable Design
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Design Highlights:
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Portable system can be used in stationary or
mobile operations
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Same Vehicular system packaged in a water
resistant backpack style carrying case
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Addition of internal battery for 3 hours
operation
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Includes battery charger and AC/DC power
supply
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Neatly packaged components with extra
storage for laptop & accessories
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Quick setup and operation with fully connected
internal components
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Easy access to terminal controls
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Leave antenna in place or remove and setup
separately
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Uses same accessories as the Vehicular system
– handset, PTT mic, cables, etc.
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Fits in standard airline overhead compartment
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MissionLINK HMI
▌ State-of-the-art interface via dedicated hardware or Smart devices
Rugged, tethered IP handset (Android based).
Customized Soft Phone Application for
Android, iOS and Windows Mobile.
Web-based interface for laptops and desktop computers.
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MissionLINK “Remote-Hand”
▌ API gives service provider Access to MissionLINK Terminal
- Secure (SSL), authenticated remote access to JSON-API
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Accessible via satellite, cellular link, or direct LAN
Supports development of helpdesk applications and fleet management systems
Configurable role-based access controls
Password or OAuth authentication
- Real-time access to system status, diagnostics, and log files
– Troubleshoot configuration problems
– View connected devices and satellite/cellular link status
– Review call logs
- Remote device administration
– Administer Wi-Fi, routing and other terminal settings
– Place test calls
– Remotely restart system
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Benefits of MissionLINK
▌ Flexible
Any IP application can use MissionLINK to connect to the internet or a company
intranet from anywhere in the world.
Can be transported in a variety of mountings and enclosures to suit any situation.
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MissionLINK Certus Product Family
▌ Designed for the real-life needs of any user, regardless of your
demanding situation or remote location
Simple, Adaptable and Robust
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Introducing VesselLINK by Thales
The solution to depend on for
essential maritime
communications, wherever and
whenever you are at sea
MISSION
CRITICAL
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Introducing FlytLINK by Thales
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Business Aviation
Cockpit & Cabin
Safety Services
ATS Voice
Crew & VIP Voice 3X
Tele-metrics
Up to 1.4 Mb IP Data
Commercial
Wide/Narrow body
Cockpit Only
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Safety Services
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ATS Voice
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Crew & VIP Voice 3X
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Tele-metrics
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Up to 1.4 Mb IP Data
Single Solution
For All Markets
Rotary
Cockpit and Cabin
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Crew & VIP Voice 3X
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Tele-metrics
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Up to 1.4 MB IP Data
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Regional Aircraft
Cockpit & Cabin
Safety Services
ATS Voice
Crew & VIP Voice 3X
Tele-metrics
Up to 1.4 Mb IP Data
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Iridium Satellite Network
▌ Leveraging the Power of Iridium Certus and NEXT
A mesh network of 66 low Earth orbit satellites
provide low latency Voice and Data connectivity:
- Interconnected by Ku-band Cross-links to
provide in orbit routing around the planet
- Satellite network is complemented by
a broadband MPLS connected ground network
for dynamic
- Medium low-latency Throughput Satellite (MLTS)
capacity up to 1.4 Mbps
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Iridium Satellite Network
▌ Unparalleled Coverage
North Pole to the South Pole and all points in between; No competing products
offer the same complete global coverage.
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Iridium Satellite Network
▌ Satellite Vehicle Specifications
Backward Compatibility with existing
Subscriber Equipment with Higher Data rates
1100 simultaneous equivalent user channels
(peak usage)
780 km Altitude, 86.4 degrees inclination orbit
(100.3 minute)
25 Year De-orbit
Design Life – 12.5 years
>97.8% Availability
Star trackers
Lithium ion batteries
Hydrazine mono propellant
Four wheels in a zero momentum system
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Iridium Satellite Network Capacity
▌ Factors
▌ Current Limitations
Less than 800 channels/SV
▌ Improvements with NEXT
Greater than 1800 channels/SV,
2X Capacity Gain
Computing Processor
2 bits/Hz with B1 waveform
Up to 4 bits/Hz with NEXT Waveforms, 2X
Frequency Reuse, 2X Capacity Gain
L Band Spectrum
1.2 Frequency Reuse Factor
All services are set up on
dedicated channels
Ground based shared channel
concepts and SV based Bandwidth on
Demand,
2-3X Capacity Gain
Circuit Switching
▌ Iridium NEXT Capacity Improvements
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2x
2x
2-3x
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NEXT
Processing
NEXT
Waveform
NEXT
Bandwidth on
Demand
Iridium NEXT
Capacity Gain
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8 – 12x
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Iridium Satellite Network
Size Of Each Spot Beam Is
Approximately 400 Km In
Diameter
All Spot Beams Overlap
A Particular Spot Beam
Supports Each Call Briefly
Beam-to-Beam Handoff
SV-to-SV Handoff
Make before break
connection
Latency: < 445msec, 95% of
time
All Satellite Footprints
Overlap
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Certus Use Case Examples
▌ Remote Law Enforcement and Border Security
Maintain connectivity for all connected devices no matter the state of terrestrial
infrastructure.
Ground sensors equipped with Iridium Short Data Burt transceivers (SDB)
transceivers provide remote monitoring of borders.
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Certus Use Case Examples
▌ EMS First Responders
Dispatch updates first responders with situational information.
Patient information is sent from first responders to the incoming care center
enabling care center staff to provide more informed assistance upon arrival.
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Certus Use Case Examples
▌ Utility Workers
Remote workers are provided with with job ticketing information and routing to
improve efficiency and access to troubleshooting tools and communications to
finish jobs faster.
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Certus Use Case Examples
▌ Long-Haul Transportation
Truck drivers are provided with crucial government compliance information, as
well as access to productivity tools.
Dispatch can monitor vehicle location and telemetry.
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Certus Use Case Examples
▌ Humanitarian Efforts and Disaster Relief
Command personnel can brief disaster responders about critical situations over
secure channels at any time, and can monitor responder location.
Disaster Responder can communicate situation reports, imagery, status, aid and
supply requests back to base of operations and international headquarters.
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Certus Use Case Examples
▌ Military
Command personnel can receive Enhance Situation Awareness, High Definition Secure
Voice from small, expeditionary team anywhere the mission takes them
Nett Voice, Small burst data, and Iridium Burst to provide a turnkey Blue Force Tracking
capability
Non ITAR communication packages that can be “Rightsized” for military operations
A realistic MUOS alternative
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▌ Iridium, The DoD, and EMSS
In our 15th year with the DISA Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS) program
Global pole-to-pole coverage; one device works worldwide
Can be used in support of in-country
anti-poaching operation, as well as,
out-of-country special operation missions
Tracks give leadership acute position
location information of patrol at check-in
Data and Operational Security
DOD-controlled private gateway
Unique US-made handset with NSA Type I encryption
Protection of user ID and location
Secure routing; complete independence from foreign infrastructure
No deployed infrastructure
DOD Gateway
Seamless connection to DoD networks and commercial networks
Distributed Tactical Comm System provides new warfighter capabilities
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Thales LINK Ecosystem
▌ Thales ClearWatch Tracker
Reduces the weight that a soldier has
to carry during 4 to 7 day missions.
Simple to use, training completed in less than
10 minutes.
Can be use in support of in country
anti-poaching operation as well as
out-of-country special operation missions.
Tracks give leadership acute position
location information of patrol at Check in
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Thales LINK Ecosystem
▌ Thales ClearSight Tracking Service
Aligns Patrols position to
geospatial data.
Overlay Near Real-time
weather data over patrol
areas of operation.
Enables 2-way communication
between Headquarters/TCF
and patrolman at all times.
Patrol movements are data-based
and can be replayed to further
analyze patterns in behavior.
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▌ Global Push-to-Talk
No longer does a soldier
need to carry a bulky HF
Manpack and spare
batteries.
During Botswana demo, PTT
handset had not be
charged in over a month
and was still operational
PTT Handset is capable of
switch between 13 different
talk groups, which ensure
ad-hoc cross sector
operation are not hinder by
lack of planned comms
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Fast
Truly
Mobile
Global
LEO and built for
speed
Small devices with
lower power needs
Coverage
anywhere
Affordable
Flexible
Both devices and
service
Able to be reconfigured in
seconds by the end customer
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Use Cases – Australian Context
▌ Soldier use cases
▌ Mobile use cases
▌ Deployable use cases
▌ Integration with current and future networks
▌ Integration with any platform. E.g. :
Bushmaster (Protected Mobility Vehicle) (LAND 116, LAND 500)
Hawkei (Protected Mobility Vehicle- Light) (LAND 121 PH4)
Service Vehicles (Medium Heavy Capability) (LAND 121 3B)
Civilian vehicles
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General Operational Scenario
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▌ Need multiple bearer
options
▌ Iridium NEXT provides a
good supplementary
service to current and
future BLOS options such
as WGS & TACSAT
▌ SATCOM On-the-move
(SOTM)
▌ Enhance the ability to
communicate when main
services are not available
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Liaison Officer Scenario
▌ Portable solution with LO
66 x LEO Satellites, World
coverage
I-NEXT
▌ Integrate with iLOBS
I-NEXT
I-NEXT
▌ World coverage
DWACN
Ground Station
(Five Eyes)
Shipboard Terminal
HQJOC
5°
Special Forces/LO with
iLOBBS &
I-NEXT Portable terminal
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▌ Voice + Data
Requirements for a BLOS Capability
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▌ Covering key interest areas to CoA
Worldwide coverage
▌ Providing concurrent Secure Voice and Data
1.4 Mbps data rate + PTT Voice
▌ Space, Weight and Power
▌ Setup and Tear-down time
▌ On-the-Move Communications
Patrol speed (e.g. 50km/h +)
▌ Communication Security
▌ Transmission Security
▌ Minimum training and support requirements
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What is Important for Platform Integration?
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▌ Space, Weight & Power
Does not constraint transportability (e.g. C130 air
transport)
Does not compromise Silent Watch duration
Does not compromise manoeuvrability of
weapons (e.g. RWS)
▌ Equipment ruggedness and reliability
Technology used (e.g. Solid state design)
No mechanical parts for tracking
▌ Environmental factors
Temperature, Humidity, shock and vibration, blast
EMI/EMC (Do not compromise other on-board
electronic systems)
▌ Installation and Removal times
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Compare the options
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TACSAT
WGS
(M) BGAN
Iridium NEXT
Satellite capability
Military
Military
Commercial/Mili
tary Shared
Commercial/Militar
y Shared
Frequency Band
UHF
Ka
L
K, Ka and L
Data Rate
Up to 64 kbps
512Kbps to
few Mbps
Up to 384 kbps
Up to 1.4Mbps
Size
Existing LOS
Radios
66cm x 66cm
(H)12 cm x (D)
35 cm x
(H)7 cm x
(D)33 cm x
Weight
10-15 kg
50-60 kg
(A) 4.5 kg
(A)1.4 kg
Power
10-50W
300-400W
150 W
110 W
Voice
PTT Voice
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Conclusion
▌ BLOS capability requires multiple solutions – not a single solution
▌ Iridium NEXT is an option to consider in the future
Worldwide coverage
Concurrent Voice + Data with improved data rates
Five Eyes specific traffic routing
Favourable Space, Weight and Power (SWaP)
Various terminal options
Competitive operating costs
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Questions and Answers
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