European Data Relay Satellite a European resource for more quality from space
09 Sep 2008
The EDRS concept consists of relaying information from platforms such as LEO/MEO satellites, aerial vehicles or launchers directly to ground stations, headquarters or processing centres in…
ARTES 10 industrial activities briefing: Friday, 13th July 2007
05 Sep 2008
Interested parties are invited to download the presentation through the link at the right and confirm their intention to attend by e-mail to: franco.ongaro@esa.int. The presentation…
IRIS Workshop Planned For September 18
01 Sep 2008
The workshop takes place Tuesday, 18th September 2007 at ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands from 14:00 to 17:00. Agenda 14:00 Welcome 14:10 Context of Air…
Broadband on Trains achieved with Thalysnet
26 Aug 2008
A consortium, lead by Nokia Siemens Networks, combined satellite communications with UMTS and WiFi technologies to provide a continuous Internet connection on board trains travelling across…
Pilot phase beginning for High-Speed Broadband on Thalys trains
14 Aug 2008
The initial 3-month pilot phase is underway, and will test the performance of the technology as well as gather customer impressions. The technology allows passengers…
ESA Initiative Broadband on Trains
14 Aug 2008
By making the journey for passengers more productive and enjoyable, it is foreseen that Broadband on Trains will make train operators more competitive against air…
Final Presentation on Preparation for Internet to Trains Initiative
14 Aug 2008
The project was carried out by a consortium including the Deutsches Zentrum fur Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) from Germany, Avanti Communications in the United Kingdom…
Broadband on Trains workshop presentations now online
14 Aug 2008
Titled ‘Preparation for Internet to Trains Initiative: Broadband on Trains, Analysis of the Opportunity and Development Roadmap’- Phase 2, the invitation only workshop was held…
True broadband Internet access on board high speed trains available in 2008
14 Aug 2008
Initially sponsored by the European Space Agency with the project “Broadband To Trains”, 21Net has been selected by THALYS as part of a consortium that…
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…