satellite communication and forest protection

Satellite Communication and Forest Protection


The Use and Application of Satellite Communications in Forest Protection



Topics For Today's Discussion

• Why Use Satellite Communications?

• What Types of Devices are Available and What are the typical uses for these devices in Forest Protection today?

• What are the Typical Costs of Satellite Communications?

• Questions for you to Answer about utilising communications in Forest Protection

• What Does the Future Hold for Satellite Communications

Satellite Communication

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Advantages of Satellite CommunicationsRemote Capabilities

Satellite communication does not require any ground infrastructure such as towers etc. for communications

Device Variety

Large variety of devices from hand held phones to small earth stations providing differing levels of connectivity for different purposes




Availability

Most satellite systems designed to provide connectivity with a high degree of availability. (No busy signal) For Emergency Use Connectivity is excellent where other networks will get congested

Can Supply Point to Multi Point and Point to Point Connectivity

Multiple users can listen to each other as a group / broadcast the same information to several remotes




Portable

From hand held / pick up / airplane/ helicopter

Can tie in Radio Networks

Can provide extended radio network connectivity either temporarily or permanently




Communication solution for Aircraft and Helicopters

Can offer high bandwidth in remote locations

Satellite can meet high bandwidth requirements almost anywhere in Canada in a short time frame




Satellite Communications Remote Operation

Device Variety For Intended Purpose

Availability

Point to Multipoint / Point

Portable

Radio Tie In

Aircraft

High Bandwidth




Satellite Devices and Their Use and Application in Forest Protection




Handheld Satellite Devices• Globalstar / phone

• Iridium / phone / pager

Used for personnel communications, emergencies, firefighting team leads, remote small comm. requirements




Globalstar

• Phone

• Cost $1,000 phone and $1.59 / min ($49.95 month plan)




Iridium

• Optional RJ11 Radio Extension Capabilities

• Phone and Pager

• Cost $1,000 refurbished phone / $1.50 / min / Rent $279 / month with 60 min

• Cost $150 pager / $95 / month for service




Briefcase Sized Satellite Communications• MSAT

• Inmarsat

MSAT used for PTT service / group calling/ voice / fax / packet data applications

Inmarsat can be used for 64 kbps high speed data easy to use self set up system




MSAT PTT

Data 4.8 kbps / Voice as Handset and PTT / Supports Fax Cost $2,000 – 3,500 / Airtime $.99/min / $400 month for PTT service




Weather Stations

• MSAT packet data terminal

• Low Power Device

• Cost $2,850 / unit Airtime $0.04/32 bytes




Inmarsat 64 kbps

Data at 64 kbps in S/ Mid reaches of Canada

Cost $14,725 / Airtime $11.50 / min for 64 kbps service

Rent $$3,500 / month plus airtime



Aircraft Solutions• Iridium Aerosat

• Allows Communication with ground crews / ground base

• Allows Communication with other equipped aircraft

Cost $ $3,200-$4,200 Airtime $1.79/min




Earth Station Solutions• HSi (High Speed Internet)

• SkyCom IP / Voice / Fax / Data / Video



HSi• Data only

• Small Dish Antenna

• For use at camps & facilities requiring data networking requirements.

• Easy to use and configure

• Data Radio Tie In

• Small WAN

HSi Network DiagramHSi Network Diagram



HSi

• Self Finder SkyLink 4000 and 5000 Available

• Cost $2,650 / $250 / month 3 yr term

• Rent $1,000 / month



SkyCom IP• High quality multi line voice

• Fax

• Data

• High Quality Video Capability

• High Capacity WAN

• Radio ( voice and data) Tie In

• Private Hub Capability (Security)

SkyCom IP Network DiagramSkyCom IP Network Diagram

Infosat Telecommunications

SkyCom IP with Internet Access03/03/24

Satellite

Satellite Modem

Infosat Remote

Satellite Modem

Remote

Infosat Hub

Router

Infosat Hub Router

Infosat

PSTN

TelephoneFax

Hub

LAN

InfosatTelephone

Fax

512 kbps outbound

28.8 kbps/48 kbps/64 kbps/96 kbps /128 kbps

Internet AccessIncludes 3 Email Accounts

HS Internet Access

Internet

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SkyCom IP Private Network SolutionSkyCom IP Private Network Solution

Infosat Telecommunications

SkyCom IP with Internet Access03/03/24

Satellite

Satellite Modem

Infosat Remote

Satellite Modem

Remote

Private Hub

Router

Forestry Private Hub Router

Forestry Service

Forestry PBX

Telephone Fax

Hub

LAN

InfosatTelephone

Fax

512 kbps outbound

28.8 kbps/48 kbps/64 kbps/96 kbps /128 kbps

Internet AccessIncludes 3 Email Accounts

HS Internet Access

Forestry Intranet



SkyCom IP

• Wireless Extensions

• Cost $22,000 / $2,550 / month / 128 kbps Service

• Rent 128 kbps service $5,500 / month



Satellite Questions?• Coverage of the system?

• Intended use?

• Power Requirements?

• Security?

• Rent Vs Purchase?

• Length of Use?

• Growth Needs?

• Ease of Use?



The Future Of Satellite• KA Band Services

• Emphasis on Portability

• Self Serve Capabilities

• More Cost Effective Solutions



Summary

Handheld – Personnel Communications

• Iridium / Globalstar

MSAT – PTT for crews / Small Data Monitoring

• MSAT

Data Only – For Camps and Facilities/ Monitoring

• HSi

Voice Fax Data Video - Camps and Facilities

• SkyCom IP

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