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How Small Satellites Can Enhance Military Communications Whilst Maintaining Cost-Efficiency
2 November 2015
How Small Satellites Can Enhance Military Communications Whilst Maintaining Cost-Efficiency

Small satellites have evolved from being predominantly technology demonstrators, to being real operational tools and assets. Small satellite technology has matured to the point where such missions are now increasingly being used across a wide range of applications, including commercial communications, secure communications, ship tracking and operational Earth Observation.

Smallsats can be relatively inexpensive, and can be deployed within short timescales, making them particularly suitable in “responsive space” applications and in providing entry-level services, thus making some applications financially viable. Furthermore, formations and constellations of small satellites provide some capabilities which cannot be carried out in any other way with single spacecraft.

This workshop will provide an overview of how, where, and in which applications small satellite communication systems are being used. It will also provide an insight into the technology, capabilities and potential of small satellite systems in a range of applications.
 

Workshop LEADER

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Alex da Silva Curiel

International Business Development Manager, SSTL

Alex da Silva Curiel holds a Masters degree in Satellite Engineering from the University of Surrey. He is co-chair for the International Astronautical Congress small satellite symposium, and is a member of several conference technical committees. Alex has been employed by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. since 1989 working on over 40 small satellite missions. Alex currently holds the role of international business development manager, and has previously held positions in communications systems engineering, systems engineering, Head of Research and Development, and as Group Technical Director.

SSTL

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) is the world's leading small satellite company, delivering complete mission solutions for remote sensing, science, navigation and telecommunications systems.

SSTL has provided a range of small satellites in support of military and communications applications, as well missions for space agencies and commercial service providers. Since 1981 SSTL has manufactured and launched nearly 50 satellites. SSTL is based in Guildford UK , employs 500 staff, and is owned by Airbus Defence & Space.

working on satellite platforms, subsystems and optical instruments., as well as providing training and development programmes, consultancy services, and mission studies for ESA, NASA, international governments and commercial customers.
 

Workshop agenda

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12:30

Registration and Coffee

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13:00

Opening Remarks and Introductions

·         The small satellite revolution

·         Specific advantages of small satellites

·         Overview of small satellite uses

·         Opportunities for small satellites in milsatcoms

·         Constellations of small satellites

 

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13:30

Small Satellites for MilSat Communications – Research and Development

·         Meeting the requirements of the changing face of war

·         The vital role of small satellites as part of “Operationally Responsive Space”

·         Experience with small satellite communication systems in the USA, Europe and around the world

 

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14:10

Small Satellites for Milsat Communications – Low cost satellite systems

·         Small satellite capabilities

·         Design for cost-effective solutions

·         Small satellites for LEO, MEO and GEO

·         Low cost launch

 

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14:50

Afternoon Tea

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15:20

Small Satellites for Milsat Communications – Applications

·         Systems architectures – satellites vs UAV

·         Polar communications

·         Maritime surveillance

·         Battlefield communications

·         Signal intelligence

 

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16:00

Small Satellites for Milsat Communications – Technology

·         Ground terminals

·         Intersatellite links

·         On board processing

 

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16:40

Closing Remarks

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