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Air Technology Network PMOAir Technology Network PMO

Promoting, Managing, and Delivering Instructional broadcasting for the Air Force’s Distance Learning Programs

Air Technology NetworkAir Technology Network

Philip J.-L. Westfall, Ph.D.

Director, ATN PMO

AETC AU/A4/6 OL-A

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• What’s so great about satellite?

• What are ATN, DETN, & GETN?

• What’s the ATN Advantage?

• Where are we going?

• How can we serve you?

Overview

The commercial products, goods, or services referenced herein do not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.

The views expressed are those of the presenter and do not reflect the official policy or position of the U.S. Air Force, Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.



Different types of aircraft . . .

. . . for different types of missions

Keep in mind



Different types of media . . .

. . . for different types of learning objectives

Keep in mind



As an instructor . . .

If you had your choice . . .

One-on-one mentoring




The next best thing . . .

Classroom environment




When required to use distance learning, satellite can preserve that

classroom environment at little or no cost!



Still a classroom environment . . .

Interactive Television (ITV)– one-way video & two-way audio – via satellite

ITV emulates the classroom at a distance



A Variety of Instructional Methods

• You can still do: High-end graphics & motion video Live, interactive learning exercises Teaching interviews Panel discussions Guest speakers Student interaction with the expertsStudent-to-student interaction—

enhanced in a classroom setting • And like the in-residence classroom, ITV

integrates well with print & online media



Satellite is a cheap, fast, and effective way to meet distance

learning requirements!

The Big Secret in DL



• Satellite not frequently considered for distance learning because it’s often considered exotic and expensive

• Panacea syndrome—Web is the answer for all distance learning

• Little awareness of the benefits of satellite technology • Some schools in Fed Gov model themselves after

academic institutions that own no global network • Little awareness of its extensive use in corporate

America and in Federal Government

. . . so who IS using satellite?

So why the secret?



Corporate Satellite Networks

A.G. Edwards

Anheuser-Busch

Bank of America

Boeing

Caterpillar

Channel One

Cisco

Dillards

Edward Jones

Federal Express

Ford

General Electric

Georgia Pacific

Harley-Davidson

Hewlett-Packard

Home Depot

HUD

Intel

JCPenny

Kroger

Lowe’s

Macy’s

McDonald’s

Merrill Lynch

Microsoft

Orkin

Pfizer

Safeway

Square D

Staples

State Farm

SYDA

Unisys

USPS

Wachovia Bank

Wal-Mart

The larger the enterprise, the more efficient satellite becomes



USAF USAF

ANG ANG

AFRCAFRC

US ARMYUS ARMY

DEOMI DEOMI

USNUSN

ARNG ARNG

FAA FAA

DOJDOJ

NPS (DOI)NPS (DOI)

US Courts (FJ)US Courts (FJ)

FJC (FJ) FJC (FJ)

USSC (FJ)USSC (FJ)

USPSUSPS

IRS IRS

SSA SSA

NASA NASA

VHAVHA

BLM (DOI)BLM (DOI)

CDC (HHS)CDC (HHS)

CMS (HHS)CMS (HHS)

Government Satellite Networks



• Academic Effectiveness – Supports diversity of teaching strategies & proven methodologies to enhance learning effectiveness for all levels of learning- Preserves & enhances the live classroom environment- More effective environment than office area for long courses- Low attrition, pacing assures timely completion

• Cost effectiveness – For established networks, costs are a mere fraction of travel & per diem costs, no up-front development costs—ROI is immediate!

• Advanced technology – Synchronous & asynchronous medium for distribution of high-quality interactive HD video, CBI, and print—bypasses Internet bottlenecks and network firewalls—reduces latency and security issues

What’s so great about satellite?What’s so great about satellite?



• Global reach – Instant communications to virtually unlimited number of locations world-wide

• Rapid content dissemination – Content kept current through frequent or “on-the-fly” no-cost updating—no waiting for outsourced updating

• Rapid deployment – Additional sites through rapid and inexpensive downlink deployment

• Visionary approach – satellite applications consistent with industry best practices, including blended media (or precision learning) approaches: innovative enterprise-wide combination of traditional & new technologies (thinking outside of the Web—don’t put all your eggs in one basket!)

What’s so great about satellite?What’s so great about satellite?

When you want it NOW!





• What is the ATN Advantage?



Overview



ATN is USAF DL Satellite Network

What is the Air Technology Network?

ATN is the name of the US Air Force’s ATN is the name of the US Air Force’s satellite network used for . . .satellite network used for . . .

Distance Learning



HQ Air University Education Operations & Communications

• The ATN Program Management Office The ATN Program Management Office is a branch of HQ AU/A3/6, and is a is a branch of HQ AU/A3/6, and is a separate operating location at Wright-separate operating location at Wright-Patterson AFB, OhioPatterson AFB, Ohio

• Our mission isOur mission is to pro-to pro-mote, manage, and mote, manage, and deliver instructional deliver instructional broadcasting for the broadcasting for the Air Force’s distance Air Force’s distance learning programs and learning programs and other DOD users of ITVother DOD users of ITV



HQ Air University OL-AHQ Air University OL-AAir Technology Network PMOAir Technology Network PMO

DIRECTOR Dr. Philip Westfall

ASSISTANT DIRECTORCHIEF, INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITYMr. Alex Autry

CHIEF, OPERATIONSMr. Joseph Kustra

NOC ENGINEERMr. Frank Molish

CHIEF ENGINEERMr. Clay Middlebrook



Air Technology Network PMOAir Technology Network PMO

• ATN began at ATN began at Air Force Institute of TechnologyAir Force Institute of Technology, Wright-, Wright-Patt AFB Oct 91 under newly created AFIT/XPT, which Patt AFB Oct 91 under newly created AFIT/XPT, which created the created the AFIT Center for Distance Education (CDE)AFIT Center for Distance Education (CDE)

• AFIT CDE AFIT CDE moved tomoved to AFIT/LS in Oct 92 AFIT/LS in Oct 92 • Established ATN PMO under AFIT CDE Feb 1996Established ATN PMO under AFIT CDE Feb 1996

• PMO under OpCon of AF Distance Learning Office (forerunner of PMO under OpCon of AF Distance Learning Office (forerunner of AF Institute for ADL)AF Institute for ADL)

• Realigned under AFIADL 1 Feb 00Realigned under AFIADL 1 Feb 00• Officially became Officially became AFIADL OL-A AFIADL OL-A on 2 Jul 01on 2 Jul 01• Began consolidated DOD ITV operations 1 Feb 08, aka Began consolidated DOD ITV operations 1 Feb 08, aka

Defense Education & Training Network Defense Education & Training Network (DETN) PMO(DETN) PMO• AFIADL decommissioned, realigned under HQ AU/A4/6 AFIADL decommissioned, realigned under HQ AU/A4/6

24 Apr 08—Renamed 24 Apr 08—Renamed HQ Air University OL-AHQ Air University OL-A• HQ AU/A4/6 renamed HQ AU/A3/6 1 Oct 12 HQ AU/A4/6 renamed HQ AU/A3/6 1 Oct 12



The Air Force Standard

AFI 36-2201, 2.2.3.3.: HQ AU/A4/6 executive agent for the ATN PMO

AFI 36-2201, 4.3.1.3.: When ITV is used for broadcasts or large-file transfer, ATN PMO procedures are to be followed.



What missions does ATN support?What missions does ATN support?

• Air University PCE (AFIT & CPD)• Air Force Reserve Command training & education• Air Force Materiel Command training• Air Medical Service training



A Sampling of ATN Courses

• Aerial Port Functions• Joint Inspection Process• Passenger Service Functions• Air Cargo Processing• Aircraft Loading• AF CDC Update• Civil Engineering • Pollution & Hazardous Waste Mgt• Fiscal & Contract Law• AFPC Training Updates• AF Safety Training• Multicultural Training• Base Services Training• Mechanical Systems for

Managers

•

• Electrical Systems for Managers • Airfield Pavement Construction

Inspection• Environmental Compliance

Assessment• Contracting for Civil Engineering• Pollution Prevention• AF ORM Essentials for Leaders• Project Management• Maintenance Engineering• Hazardous Materials

Management• Communications-Electronics

Career Advancement • Logistics Management

ITV is a medium that meets vast number of learning objectives

Air Technology NetworkAir Technology Network

NOCNOC

ATTV (2)Wright-Pat AFB OH

NLN BridgeNLN BridgeSan Diego CA

BRTV BRTV Buckley AFB COBuckley AFB CO

SPTV SPTV Peterson AFB COPeterson AFB CO

KETVKETVKeesler AFB MSKeesler AFB MS

AUTV AUTV Maxwell AFB ALMaxwell AFB AL

RRTV RRTV Robins AFB GARobins AFB GA

LITV LITV JB San Antonio TX

DRTV DRTV Dobbins ARB GADobbins ARB GA

GBS GatewayGBS GatewayNorfolk VANorfolk VA

Terrestrial T-1 connection

Broadcasting Center

Galaxy 25Galaxy 25 2 HD & 5 SD Channels 2 HD & 5 SD Channels

10 Broadcast Centers10 Broadcast Centers

204204 Earth StationsEarth Stations

324 Classrooms324 Classrooms

in CONUS, Europe, in CONUS, Europe,

WestPac, & SWAWestPac, & SWA




GSA Contract with AT&T

Galaxy 25Galaxy 25

General Services Administration

SATCOM IIContract No . GS00T07NSD0022



Telstar 6

Galaxy 25



Western Europe & SWA

Rebroadcast through DISA’s Global Broadcast Service, Norfolk VA* New GBS Ka-Band platform deployed on 15 Feb 11 *

WGS-3Europe

“DISN cloud”SWA

RAMSTEIN AB DERAMSTEIN AB DE

AVIANO AB ITAVIANO AB IT

RAF MILDENHALL GBRAF MILDENHALL GBSPANGDAHLEM AB DESPANGDAHLEM AB DE

AL DHAFRA AB AEAL DHAFRA AB AE

ALI AL SALEM AB KWALI AL SALEM AB KWKANDAHAR AB AFKANDAHAR AB AF

AL UDEID AB QAAL UDEID AB QA

INCIRLIK AB TR INCIRLIK AB TR

MANAS AB KGMANAS AB KG

AL MANAMAH BHAL MANAMAH BH



KUNSAN ABKUNSAN ABOSAN ABOSAN AB

KADENA AB MC CAMP FOSTER

KADENA AB MC CAMP FOSTER

YOKOTA ABYOKOTA AB

MISAWA ABMISAWA AB

ANDERSEN AFB NB GUAMANDERSEN AFB NB GUAM

Rebroadcast through Navy Learning Network* Migrating to new GBS platform in 2012-13 *

Western Pacific

NS YOKOSUKA NS YOKOSUKA NLN Bridge San Diego, CANLN Bridge San Diego, CA

Digital Video Satellite NetworkDigital Video Satellite Network

ComponentsComponents

ITV CLASSROOM ITV CLASSROOM

ITV ITV

DOWNLINKDOWNLINK(RECEIVE)(RECEIVE)

ACCESSACCESS

UPLINK UPLINK (TRANSMIT)(TRANSMIT)

Digital Digital EncoderEncoder

STUDIO/TV STUDIO/TV CLASSROOMCLASSROOM

We hold these truths to be self-evident,We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, thatthat all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.the pursuit of Happiness.

Atlanta GAAtlanta GA

Convergent Media Systems, Inc.Convergent Media Systems, Inc.Network Operations CenterNetwork Operations Center

AUDIOAUDIORETURN RETURN


30

Satellite Down Link Equipment

40” HD Flat Screen TVDVD RecorderCisco D9865D Satellite ReceiverAT Products audio conference unit & mics

Average installed cost: $7,900

Non-penetrating roof-mount


Next Generation: Cisco D9865D

• Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD)--the heart of the satellite broadcast system

• Receives digital television signal and converts it into analog audio and video signals for display on television monitor (16:9 HD & 4:3 ratios)

• IP data port (10Mbps) - streams IP video or file transfer to desktop

• Currently being deployed


ATN Audioconferencing SystemATN Audioconferencing System

Simple, push-to-talk, multipoint Simple, push-to-talk, multipoint conferencing conferencing

Single phone lineSingle phone lineFree, open exchangeFree, open exchangeOne mic for every two studentsOne mic for every two students


Harvard ELITEHarvard ELITE AT 2001AT 2001

Audioconferencing

VoIP or PSTNVoIP or PSTN Auto-dial or Dial-inAuto-dial or Dial-in Operator assisted screening or PIN Operator assisted screening or PIN

accessaccess The only The only DSN-certifiedDSN-certified bridge bridge Reservation, Scheduling, and Billing Reservation, Scheduling, and Billing

FeaturesFeatures CONTEX 480-port bridge


Broadcast Center Terrestrial Link

Links broadcast centers to uplink hub cost Links broadcast centers to uplink hub cost effectively—replaces need for multiple effectively—replaces need for multiple uplinksuplinks

T-1s from BCs allow for up to 1.5 Mbps T-1s from BCs allow for up to 1.5 Mbps transmission ratetransmission rate

T-3 capacity at hub allows for cost-effective T-3 capacity at hub allows for cost-effective wireline service wireline service for video & audio for video & audio conferencing conferencing


GS00T07NSD0008

Broadcast Center Terrestrial Link

Two for each BC-to-Hub terrestrial linkTwo for each BC-to-Hub terrestrial link Allows for HD 720p up to 4Mbps transmission Allows for HD 720p up to 4Mbps transmission rate rate


HDX 7000-720 HD CODEC

OCONUS Link through DECCDevelop America's Airmen Today ... for Tomorrow

Defense Enterprise Computing Centers

NOCNOC

Base Server

DETN Downlink Classroom

Amino A125 IPTV Set Top Box

• IPTV Set Top Box (STB)--the heart of the satellite GBS broadcast system to OCONUS

• Receives IP television signal and converts it into analog audio and video signals for display on television monitor




• ITV/VTC USED IN COMBINATION• Shared programming

(bridging existing networks)

• Guest speaker not at uplink facility (used as one-way)

• Student has access only to VTC (used as one-way—quality permitting including Webcasting)

-- Navy Learning Network, Army TNET & Classroom XXI

Linking VTC to ITV

Medical Interagency Satellite Training Medical Interagency Satellite Training ProgramProgram

Home of the . . . Home of the . . . Develop America's Airmen Today ... for Tomorrow

Thanks to MIST, a joint VHA-DOD partnership, in Feb 08, we

took on the management of DOD users of interactive

television

A DOD alliance . . .

Defense Education & Training Network

AMEDDC&SJB San Antonio TX

NOCNOCNPS-TV NPS-TV Shepherdstown WVShepherdstown WV





DEOMIDEOMIPatrick AFB FLPatrick AFB FL


TYWN TYWN Tyndall AFB FLTyndall AFB FL



LITV LITV JB San Antonio TX


GBS GatewayGBS GatewayNorfolk VANorfolk VATRADOC BridgeTRADOC Bridge

Ft Eustis VAFt Eustis VA

ANTV ANTV Andrews AFB MDAndrews AFB MD

ANG TECTVANG TECTVMCGHEE TYSON AFB, TNMCGHEE TYSON AFB, TN


Broadcasting Center

Galaxy 25Galaxy 25 3 HD & 5 SD Channels 3 HD & 5 SD Channels


390 Earth Stations390 Earth Stations




DETN Near Future (funded)DETN Near Future (funded)

WRNMMC WRNMMC Bethesda MD

AMEDDC&SJB San Antonio TX

NOCNOCNPS-TV NPS-TV Shepherdstown WVShepherdstown WV



NMCSD San Diego CA



DEOMIDEOMIPatrick AFB FLPatrick AFB FL


TYWN TYWN Tyndall AFB FLTyndall AFB FL



AFSAM Wright-Pat AFB OH

BAMC JB San Antonio TX LITV LITV JB San Antonio TX


GBS GatewayGBS GatewayNorfolk VANorfolk VATRADOC BridgeTRADOC Bridge

Ft Eustis VAFt Eustis VA

ANTV ANTV Andrews AFB MDAndrews AFB MD

ANG TECTVANG TECTVMCGHEE TYSON AFB, TNMCGHEE TYSON AFB, TN

4 HD & 5 SD Channels 4 HD & 5 SD Channels


545 Earth Stations545 Earth Stations


131 Bases with IPTV 131 Bases with IPTV




Broadcasting Center

Galaxy 25Galaxy 25

What missions does DETN support?What missions does DETN support?

• DOD-VHA Medical training • Total Air Force training• Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute training• Joint Forces Command training• National Park Service training

Shared DETN Programs• Medical Training• Aircraft Maintenance• NCO PME• Civil Engineering• Homeland Defense• Pollution & Hazardous Waste Mgt• Biological Terrorism• Fiscal & Contract Law• Federal Employees Health Benefits• Multicultural Training

ATN, the father of . . .

Currently the only interagency distance learning network

GETNGovernment Education & Training NetworkGovernment Education & Training Network

http://getn.govdl.org http://getn.govdl.org

How GETN got its start

USAF (AFIT, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio) had a vision to create a Government-wide collaborative network so we could: Eliminate stove-pipe networks Share resources Share programming

The vision was realized through a cooperative effort between Air Force (APDP), AT&T, GSA, & DISA . . .



General Services Administration

SATCOM IIContract No . GS00T07NSD0022

FAAOklahoma City OK

USAFWright-Patterson AFB OH


Broadcasting Center

GETN

ANGMcGhee Tyson ANGB TN

DOJColumbia SC

Galaxy 25Galaxy 25

4 Uplinks shared by 4 Uplinks shared by

10 agencies reaching 10 agencies reaching over 1,300 locationsover 1,300 locations

GETN Satellite Networks

USAF USAF ANG ANG AFRCAFRCUS ARMYUS ARMYDEOMI DEOMI USNUSN

FAA FAA DOJDOJNPS (DOI)NPS (DOI)US CourtsUS CourtsFJCFJCUSSCUSSC

The The Government Alliance for Government Alliance for Training & Education by Training & Education by

SatelliteSatellite is an association of is an association of Federal Government employees Federal Government employees and military personnel who use and military personnel who use satellite technology to deliver satellite technology to deliver education & training for their education & training for their

organizationsorganizations

What is GATES?

GATES Satellite Networks

USAF USAF

ANG ANG

AFRCAFRC

US ARMYUS ARMY

DEOMI DEOMI

USNUSN

FAA FAA

DOJDOJ

NPS (DOI)NPS (DOI)

US CourtsUS Courts

FJCFJC

USSCUSSC

IRS IRS

SSA SSA

VHAVHA

NASA NASA

BLM (DOI)BLM (DOI)

CDC (HHS)CDC (HHS)

CMS (HHS)CMS (HHS)

USPSUSPS

ARNGARNG

GETN (GETN (Satcom IISatcom II) ) Other NetworksOther Networks

DETNDETN








Overview



ITV CostsITV Costs::• Operations: satellite & audio; NOC admin costsOperations: satellite & audio; NOC admin costs• Maintenance: uplink, downlink, VTC (BC Links)Maintenance: uplink, downlink, VTC (BC Links)• Equipment: upgrades & sustainmentEquipment: upgrades & sustainmentResidence costsResidence costs::• Only travel & per diemOnly travel & per diemStudent throughputStudent throughput: : • Student-hourStudent-hourCost per student:Cost per student:• Total costs / total student-hoursTotal costs / total student-hoursROIROI• Residence cost / ITV Cost (as a percentage)Residence cost / ITV Cost (as a percentage)

Cost Effectiveness

Variables usedVariables used



One-week course: 40 Hours, 100 studentsOne-week course: 40 Hours, 100 studentsResidenceResidence TDY travel & per diem only TDY travel & per diem only

Total per student: $1,850 Total per student: $1,850 For 100: For 100: $185,000$185,000 Total per student hour: $46.25Total per student hour: $46.25

Interactive TelevisionInteractive Television: : Total per student hour: $4.16Total per student hour: $4.16Total per student: $166; for 100: Total per student: $166; for 100: $16,640$16,640

Cost avoidanceCost avoidance: $1,683 per student : $1,683 per student Total per offering (100 students): Total per offering (100 students): $168,360$168,360

Costs for ITV are Costs for ITV are 9.0%9.0% of residence! of residence!

Cost Effectiveness - AF

Based on AF per hour costsBased on AF per hour costs

ROI: 1,111%ROI: 1,111%



Interactive Television is free for any AETC School!Interactive Television is free for any AETC School!

School Cost Effectiveness

Satellite costs centrally funded by AETC/A3RSatellite costs centrally funded by AETC/A3R ATN is an underutilized resource so there’s still ATN is an underutilized resource so there’s still roomroomIf you are looking to leverage existing enterprise wide If you are looking to leverage existing enterprise wide solutions, ATN is available to you now! solutions, ATN is available to you now!



• Academic Effectiveness – AF Schools have experienced a 1-to-2% increase in performance compared to resident– attrition no more than 9% (long courses)—instructors, overwhelmingly, are “very satisfied” using ITV to meet course learning objectives

• Mission Effectiveness – ATN is mission-centric—optimizes pacing—controls length of instruction and time of completion.

• Advanced technology – Using DVB-S2, HDTV, & IP broadcasting to reach classrooms more cost effectively, and reach desktops when applications require it—can be used for large-file transfer

• Global reach – Meeting DL requirements through single, standardized, enterprise-wide network (2+ sites per AF base)—a force multiplier—and coverage is expanding

• Cost effectiveness – Very lean operations—Represents only 9% of travel & per diem costs to AF, no up-front development costs—ROI is immediate!

What is the What is the ATN AdvantageATN Advantage??



• Rapid content dissemination – Content kept current through immediate & frequent updating by instructor—not outsourced

• Rapid Deployment – Additional sites through rapid and inexpensive downlink deployment (~$11K CONUS, ~30K OCONUS)

• Continuing Growth in Joint Applications – More agencies are turning to ATN and GETN to meet DL needs—the only interagency network dedicated to DL

• Visionary approach – Broadening satellite applications and forming alliances across AF, DOD, & Federal Government to share instruction and other programming, and to reduce costs by collective purchase of technology and bandwidth

• Supports AETC aims – Increase blended learning opportunities, reduce costs of educating & training our warriors—Clearly promoting Gen Rice’s “Culture of Cost Consciousness”

What is the What is the ATN AdvantageATN Advantage??

When you want it NOW!








Overview



Where Are We Going?

• Air Force Channel- Akin to Pentagon Channel, but more targeted (working

w/ NMUSAF, AF/PA, AETC History Office, DMA)- Dedicated channel for historical & current content

AU History ChannelNMUSAF & AFIT Guest Speaker ProgramsPublic Affairs Office programsAF & MAJCOM info distributionCC callsTown hall meetingsEmergency/deployed comDMA applications. . . and more



Where Are We Going?

• ATN Next Generation—reaching the desktop- For short-duration applications (e.g. ~ 1 hr) not requiring

classroom environment - ATN already configured to link DVB signal to NIPRNet -- Testing for connectivity (latency & resolution)

-- Will be configured for HD

IPTV Link through DECCDevelop America's Airmen Today ... for Tomorrow

Defense Enterprise Computing Centers

NOCNOC

Base Server



Effective & Efficient

Effective . . .

Efficient . . .Anytime . . .

Anywhere . . .

NOW!

Satellite Delivery








Overview



Increase options for blended learning?

(Full ITV or audioconferencing) Have guest speakers link to ATN through

VTCs, avoiding costly TDYs? Avoid travel teams? Save development time & $$?

Can ATN PMO support your mission?



A Blended Learning Resource

http://www.fgdla.us/uploads/AIMSGDL_2nd_Ed__styled_010311.pdf



A Blended Learning Resource

http://www.fgdla.us/uploads/FGDLA_White_Paper_on_Learning_Styles_and_Generational_Distinctions_v3_0.pdf

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