Study points to increased opportunities for ‘Broadband on Trains’
14 Aug 2008
Already accustomed to broadband networks at stations and airports, users are currently demanding access while on the move. By providing extended coverage, direct access to…
Advisory expert group meets to discuss satellite radio spectrum management issues
11 Aug 2008
The meeting was attended by satellite operators, industry, broadcasting sector and ESA Member States representatives. They agreed to meet on a bi-annual basis to address…
Adaptive Coding and Modulation in DVB-S2 Standard investigated in ESA projects
30 Jul 2008
These developing technologies generate growth and support industry in Europe. DVB-S2 is the second generation DVB system for broadband satellite communications, covering digital TV…
ESA Funded VoIP over Satellite Development helps African telecoms
13 Jul 2008
World Telecom Labs, a Belgian-based developer of Voice over IP (VoIP) equipment for telecom operators, developed this technology through ESA’s Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES)…
ESA project CampNet achieves commercial success
11 Jul 2008
The project which has reached a successful conclusion is called CampNet. Prime contractors include IPcopter GmbH & Co. KG along with Newtec CY, Belgium and…
Commercial phase begins for High-Speed eCommerce aboard Canadian ferries
03 Jul 2008
Numerous services such as high speed wireless Internet access, Automated Teller Machines (ATM), and Voice over IP (VoIP) are now being offered to the travelling…
Multi-satellite communications network a solution to monitor nuclear facilities
01 Jul 2008
In most cases, the network technology utilizes the DVB-RCS standard, an open standard for two-way transmission of digital data. Development and promotion of DVB-RCS has…
Axial Grooved Heat Pipes tests successful
01 Jul 2008
This enables IberEspacio to meet customer requests regarding the space qualification of its heat pipes for the European market. Heat pipes are thermal transport passive…
Forum on Evolutions in Satellite Telecommunications Ground Segments well attended
20 Jun 2008
More than 130 delegates from Europe as well as Canada, the United States, Japan, China and United Arab Emirates attended the two-day event which took…
ESA and Hispasat sign PATP for Small GEO Mission
16 Jun 2008
The Small GEO Programme is aimed at the development of a general-purpose small Geostationary satellite platform, which will enable European players to compete effectively in…