Artes 1 Plans. Carlo Elia

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1 Artes 1 Plans Carlo Elia Head of Future Programmes Unit Telecommunication Department Tel Fax carlo.elia@esa.int

2 ARTES-1 ARTES element 1 constitutes the strategy component of the ARTES programme. It analyses the short and long term requirements of the field: industry, users and operators. Identification of the areas to define and amplify the ESA telecom strategy. ARTES 1 activities form the seed for new elements.

3 Artes-1 major on-going activities Preparation of Next Generation Universal Mobile Satellite Telecommunication Systems Requirements for wide-band Aeronautical Services Planning the New Generation of Broadcasting Satellites Multimedia Terrestrial infrastructure/services evolution and the role of satellites GeoDem Definition of a Large Payload Mission Telecommunication architecture for future Earth Observation missions Advanced Decoding Algorithms for Satellite Broadcasting

4 Activity Mapping for ARTES 1 New System & Concepts Studies Telecom Market Studies Operators and Users Standards & Regulatory SME's and Start-ups New Concepts Feasibility Studies Support To Strategy New Programmes Market Trends Terrestrial & Satellites New Business Concepts Sat. Operators Fora Users Fora RSAT(Reg. Multimedia) Cultural ASMS (Mobile) Non-Profit Disaster relief Safety Environment Humanitarian Multimedia Testing & Certification Licensing Common Test House DVB-RCS MHP DVB Mobility Frequencies Terrestrral/satellites ETSI S-UMTS ITU Financial Legal Regulatory Tech. Develpment Market Development Common Infrastructure

5 New Systems and Concept Studies New System & Concept Studies New Systems Concepts and Architectures. System Studies and requirements. Feasibility Studies Phase 0/A for New Programmes (Ph.0/A) Mobility: DMB, Inmarsat NXG In-Orbit Demonstrators Optical/RF Inter-satellite Links Demonstrators Large Platform Mission

6 Definition of in orbit flight demonstration missions New System & Concept Studies PLANNED Aims at identifying various platforms suitable for demonstrating in orbit new telecommunications technology and services. Study one or more demonstration missions to a level commensurate with starting a Phase A/B study subsequently. Phase A/B study shall address and expand on the objectives of the demonstration mission, provide payload block diagrams, layouts of the payload on suitable platforms, mass and power budgets, initial mission analysis, initial design and development plan and ROM cost estimates. Planned to issue three ITTs one for an inter-satellite link mission, one for a mission built around a large reflector and one where the bidder is asked to suggest the mission.

7 Establishment of a supporting technology programme for European Large platforms PLANNED New System & Concept Studies The title and content of the activity is changed to Detailed Definition of the Large Platform Mission Three parallel contracts are placed to study in outline possible payloads for the Large Platform Mission. These studies are of pre-phase A nature and will have to be followed by this activity, which will be commensurate to a Phase-A study. Further mission related activities will be undertaken within the ARTES Element 8 - the Large Platform Mission Programme. ITT will be issued upon completion of the ongoing contracts and once the industrial responsibilities have been agreed.

8 Global Reach: Low-cost Global Interactive System for non-profit institutions New System & Concept Studies PLANNED Satellites, by virtue of being ubiquitous, can bridge the digital divide by covering remote, rural and undeserved areas where the deployment of other platforms is cost prohibitive. This study defines and specifies an infrastructure for a world-wide coverage that delivers services needed by user communities spread in under privileged areas. State-of-the-art solutions are investigated that match requirements at lowest possible costs Where feasible and cost effective integrated terrestrial/satellite telecommunications solutions are studied. The expected output includes services requirements analysis, system design elements.

9 New System & Concept Studies SkyCluster PLANNED A cluster of GEO satellites each with specific functions on the basis of a standardised inter-satellite communications interface Selection of typical telecommunication mission scenarios Technical analysis of the use of the cluster concept for the above scenarios (star vs. ring ISL, orbital co-location vs. orbital distribution) Definition & Standardisation of the inter-satellite communication link (RF and/or Optical) Autonomous Cluster Station Keeping System cost / performance over the mission duration, for the centralised & cluster approaches

10 Stratospheric Platforms New System & Concept Studies PLANNED Airships or airplanes dwelling at ~20 km altitude over a fixed point on ground Very attractive for the cheap, scalable, relocatable, upgradeable, maintainable, low cost and high capacity provision of telecom/remote sensing services ESA objectives in this area are: Identify key services and related system architectures Define the most suitable platform configuration (airship vs. aircraft) Reassess the maturity of the key technologies Propose a consistent Design, Development and Cost approach

11 Preparation of Next Generation Broadband Multimedia Satellite Systems PLANNED New System & Concept Studies Next Generation Broadband Multimedia Satellite Systems shall provide network services; access and backbone high speed connectivity with an important cost reduction compared to today state-of-the-art solutions Systems timeframe is 5-10 years The activity aims at identifying innovative system architectures and derive key technologies including guidelines for technological breakthroughs All aspects related to system, network, payload technology are investigated

12 PLANNED Very low rate, low cost satellite interactive system New System & Concept Studies The study addresses the technical and economic feasibility of a interactive system offering high rate broadcast based forward link and very low rate return link for consumer applications. The system requirements are outside the current range of applications of current DVB-RCS standard. The key system requirement is minimum user terminal and services provision costs. Expected output; services requirements analysis, system design, cost minimization analysis and inputs for relevant standardization committees.

13 Active Networks PLANNED New System & Concept Studies Satellite becomes an integrated element of telecommunications multiservice platform. Service providers demand flexibility to create, enable and tailor services to particular applications under different network loading conditions Active networks represent a quantum step in the evolution of networks supporting dynamic control and modification of the network behaviour. The aim of the activity is to investigate the applicability of active networking to satellite systems for both push and pull based services and to propose the necessary key technological developments. Areas of particular interest are intelligent multicast, intelligent cashing, connection control and management, mobile computing.

14 Multimedia Security PLANNED New System & Concept Studies Multimedia Digital content shall be secured in all the phases of its life-cycle (creation, distribution, reproduction) to generate an attractive business Security affects virtually all multimedia applications Protocols and standards will be critically reviewed to ensure compatibility with satellite-in-the-loop networks Recommendations will be derived for the enhancement of terrestrial protocols and for the satellite access standards Optionally a test platform can be developed for the validation of the proposed protocols

15 Integrated Space Technologies Operational System (ISTOS) New System & Concept Studies PLANNED The Integrated Space Technologies (IST) integrate/combine disciplines (EO/Tel/Nav), space data and services from several systems, vendors or providers, and complementary terrestrial technologies and services. ISTOS should provide for the necessary legal, operational and technical frame for the operational/commercial use of the. The objective of this activity is a preliminary analysis of the architecture and components of ISTOS, taking into account technical, financial, operational, requirements.

16 ISTOS - Integrated Space Technologies Operational System ISTOS Resource Layer Interfaces to ISI Data/Services Integrated Space Technologies Operational System Environment ISTOS (Hardware, software, procedures and agreements to allow IST use) Environment Layer... Interfaces to Applications/Users REMSAT Application Disaster Application Environmental Application ISTOS Application Platform Layer

17 Advanced Multimedia Systems Simulation Facility PLANNED New System & Concept Studies Flexible, real-time, satellite multimedia systems end-to-end simulators/demonstrators covering all system aspects down to the physical layer. The Facility will address test activities from initial system development design, to the verification/validation phases. The objective of this activity is to investigate the technical and operational requirements and derive a preliminary configuration, possibly distributed, of such a facility taking into account ongoing developments in Europe and in Canada.

18 Market Studies Market Studies Telecommunication Market Monitoring Terrestrial Telecommunications Satellite Fixed Multimedia Macro/Micro Economic Equipment/Services Mobile Multimedia User Segment (MHP, Terminals, Set-Top Boxes)

19 Fixed Multimedia Market Survey PLANNED Market Studies Continuous monitoring of the market developments is fundamental to support the ESA Telecommunications Strategy and steer the technology Developments. Several market analysis activities have been performed in the past. A longer and continuous support contract, of a total duration of forty-two months, will be issued with the objective to monitor the marketplace developments, analyse the competition, assess the key trends and dynamics.

20 Operators and Users Operators and Users ESA as a promoter of partnerships Space & Ground Segment Manufactures Satellite Operators Applications Developers Value Added Services Providers ESA as a supporter of R & D

21 Operators and Users Operators and Users Regular co-ordination Meetings with Sat. Operators Eutelsat, SES, Hispasat, Inmarsat, Newskies,Telenor, Telesat, Telespazio Projects Consultancy and Support: Ka-sat, Pioneer, Ibisat R&D steering Joint actions for Standardisation Creation of User Community Groups to Gather and Harmonise Requirements Cultural, NGOs (Humanitarian, Learning, Medicine, Disaster), Agencies

22 The RSAT Group Operators and Users Members: Alcatel, Alenia, Astrium, CNES, ESA, Eutelsat, Hispasat, Intelsat, SES, Telenor, Telesat Mission To promote standardisation of terminals for regenerative satellite multimedia systems through the fostering of commonalties in the Satellite Access Terminal (RSAT). Results Common open recommendation for RSATs to be designed to work with a variety of regenerative multimedia satellite systems. Recommendation currently being used by DVB-RCS.

23 The Advanced Satellite Mobile Systems Task Force Operators and Users Joint ESA and EC initiative Members: 32 Companies including SAT and Terrestrial Operators and Manufacturers Defining a common vision for the advanced satellite mobile service systems and identifying the satellite s role in future communication networks. Promoting harmonised development of mobile satellite systems and their integration with terrestrial networks. Promoting the growth of mobile satellite communication services. Developing a co-ordinated approach for regulatory aspects to facilitate market access and licensing. Developing a co-ordinated approach for regulatory aspects to ensure the availability of adequate frequency spectrum for Mobile Satellite Services (MSS).

24 ETSI TC/SES S-UMTS Working Group Standards & Regulatory Re-activated in 1999 thanks to the support of France Telecom, Ericsson, Motorola, Alcatel, Matra Marconi Space, Alenia Spazio, DASA, Norwegian P&TA, ESA, Ascom, IMEC Scope: Define General Aspects and Principles for S-UMTS Harmonised S-UMTS Terminal Standard Specification of S-UMTS Services and Services Capabilities Specification of S-UMTS Network Interface Specification of S-UMTS terminal USIM card interface Voluntary Specifications of S-UMTS Air Interfaces Liase with UMTS/IMT-2000 terrestrial standardisation bodies [3GPP/ETSI/ITU]

25 The SATLABS Group Standards & Regulatory Intended Members: Satellite Multimedia Service Providers, DVB-RCS Systems and Terminal Manufacturers Mission The SatLabs Group is an international, not-for-profit association whose members are committed to bringing the deployment of the DVB-RCS standard to large-scale adoption by ensuring the availability of solutions for testing and certifying inter-operable DVB-RCS products. The Group will foster the establishment of common testing facilities.

26 Common Test House for DVB-RCS Terminals Standards & Regulatory PLANNED ETSI-DVB standard called DVB-RCS (EN ) for the Satellite Interactive Terminals has been finalised. Satellite Interactive Terminals are to be used in the forthcoming generation of multimedia satellite interactive services. The interoperability of interactive terminals among different satellite interactive systems is of paramount importance if the key benefit of economy of scale shall be best exploited. Interoperability can be ensured if an independent laboratory responsible for delivery of type approval and compliance testing of RCS Terminals could be set-up.

27 Radio Access Re-configurability for multi-standard terminals PLANNED Standards & Regulatory The race for higher data rates in wireless networks has produced a multiplicity of radio access methods to fulfil the quality of service needs for the next generation of terminals. To address new market segments, satellite becomes an integrated element of full telecommunications multi-service and multi-standard platform. The aim of the activity is to investigate the market needs and the viable re-configurable radio access techniques for future satellite systems. Areas of particular interest are hybrid T- and S-UMTS, WLAN, Bluetooth. The expected output include inputs for relevant standardization committees.

28 Protocols and signalling for adaptive FMT in DVB-RCS multi-beam systems Standards & Regulatory PLANNED The activity investigates the use of DVB-RCS air interface in multi-beam satellite systems under bad fading conditions. It concentrates on the implementation of adaptive signal processing Fade Mitigation Techniques (FMT) in multibeam and disjoint beam system operation. Both Transparent and Regenerative Systems will be considered The expected outputs are the definition of protocol and signalling necessary at the DVB-RCS MAC layer and the impacts on the receiver.

29 SME's and Start-ups SMEs & Start-ups ESA Long Term Plan Calls for Special Focus on Small Companies and Start-ups Initiatives have already started in ARTES-5 Need to provide multi-disciplinary support - Financial - Regulatory - Legal - Common Infrastructure - Training - Market Develop.

30 Training on Satcom PLANNED SMEs & Start-ups Need: raise Satcom basic knowledge of new entrants (e.g. SMEs in A3.1) Trend: Satcom becomes and integral component of the end-to-end service Areas to address: familiarisation of new system operators, raising awareness in emerging technology and standards

31 Examples SMEs & Start-ups Experience in ESA has shown: New system operators non familiar with Satcom: difficulties in debugging basic issues, barrier in communicating with Satcom professionals Decision makers will pick up better options if better informed

32 Training on Satcom: Evolution SMEs & Start-ups Creation of a Centre of Knowledge on Satcom mediated by ESA (content) Exploitation of new elearning technologies (ICT, multimedia rich) Use a range of delivery means (satellite, Internet, CDs) depending on the usage profile (off-line/on-line/interactive)

33 Legal & Regulatory Aspects of Trans Border Service Provision SMEs & Start-ups PLANNED Satellites, being ubiquitous, can offer broadcast services over wide coverage area to many receive sites simultaneously. One of the drawbacks, especially in Europe, is that this entails transmitting information across many international borders, thus raising insurmountable obstacles for small companies. There are a number of issues and open questions in the legal and regulatory field. The present activity is intended to develop a support tool for smaller companies. The study will cover aspects such as jurisdiction, liability, licensing, European regulation, etc.