Online Journal of Space Communication:

Satellite Communications Systems and Emergency Communications

Today, much of the world is connected via fiber optic networks. However, in time of wars, man made and natural disasters, commercial satellites, fixed and mobile, are relied upon to support search, rescue, and recovery. This panel focused on the Strengths and Weaknesses of existing Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) and Fixed Satellite services (FSS). Further this panel sought to address how does this nation ensure that much needed satellite capacity and low cost and user-friendly terminals will be available to meet the needs of first responders and affected population on a timely basis?

INMARSAT BGAN Mobile Broadband for Disaster Response, by Jack Deasy (Director, Government Solutions Inmarsat, Inc.). PowerPoint presentation, click here (3.1MB). Audio presentation, click below. To download the audio file (10.6 MB), right click here and save file.	Jack Deasy
MSV Background, by Austin Comerton (Manager, Business Development, Mobile Satellite Ventures). PowerPoint presentation, click here (8.9 MB). Audio presentation, click below. To download the audio file (12.2 MB), right click here and save file.	Austin Comerton
Satellite Solutions for Emergency Communications, by Rich Dal Bello (Intelsat). PowerPoint presentation, click here (5.1 MB). Audio presentation, click below. To download the audio file (17.5 MB), right click here and save file.	Rich Dal Bello
Post KatrinaSatellite Communications Systems for Emergency Disaster Recovery-- Lessons Learned, by Leslie Blaker (Vice President, Development, SES Americom). PowerPoint presentation, click here (5.1 MB). Audio presentation, click below. To download the audio file (14.3 MB), right click here and save file.	Leslie Blaker
Satellite Communications Systems and Emergency Communications, by Joseph Bravman (President of Omni-Sat). PowerPoint presentation, click here (928 KB). Audio presentation, click below. To download the audio file (14 MB), right click here and save file.	Joseph Bravman

Issue No. 10:

Spring 2006

Emergency Communication

	From the Guest Editors
	SACRI White Paper
	Two Keynote Addresses
	Panel 1: First Responder
	Panel 2: Technology Solutions
	Panel 3: Key Infrastructure
	Panel 4: Satellite System
	Panel 5: State and Local Needs
	Panel 6: New ITC Systems
	Panel 7: UAV/HAPS
	Panel 8: Next Steps

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