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Isotropic Systems on the verge of enabling a new age of connectivity

9 May 2021

On the heels of a successful wave of fundraising and milestone trials, Isotropic Systems is closing in on the commercial launch of its revolutionary multi-beam antenna. Thousands of new satellites are bound for orbits in LEO, MEO, HEO and GEO to offer unprecedented connectivity across a broad range of markets, including defense, aero, maritime, and corporate networks. But the nextgen ecosystem could fall flat without an equally transformational ground game. Isotropic Systems Chief Commercial Officer Scott Sprague provides the very latest on the company and its patented, optics-based multi-beam terminal that’s set to fill the ground gap and launch commercially next year.

Isotropic Systems on the verge of enabling a new age of connectivity

Laurence Russell, News & Social Editor, Satellite Evolution Group

Laurence Russell, News & Social Editor, Satellite Evolution Group

Humanitarian relief efforts get extra help from satellite technology and software innovation

28 April 2021

NGOs in recent years have recognized how the powerful combination of dedicated software technology and reliable satellite communications can help safeguard workers and optimize resources. But the pandemic has brought the value of this advanced tech into even sharper focus.

Humanitarian relief efforts get extra help from satellite technology and software innovation

Gavan Murphy, Director of Marketing EMEA, Globalstar

Gavan Murphy, Director of Marketing EMEA, Globalstar

The Blackjack constellation program gains speed, raising the bar for space domain awareness

14 April 2021

DARPA’s LEO network continues its proliferation of satellites intended for its Blackjack constellation project for demonstration in 2021-22, establishing a dedicated network for government and military connectivity including the Pit Boss autonomous mission management system. The first two payloads are planned for rideshare in the summer of 2021, which will continue on to 2024, and likely beyond.

The Blackjack constellation program gains speed, raising the bar for space domain awareness

Laurence Russell, Assistant Editor

Laurence Russell, Assistant Editor

Understanding the shortcomings of PACE plans in battlefield communications

12 April 2021

Battlefield communications are fraught with complex challenges like security, reliability, and availability. The PACE (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) methodology, employed widely within international defence groups, provides a means of assuring communications.

Understanding the shortcomings of PACE plans in battlefield communications

Tim Williams, Business Development Manager, QinetiQ

Tim Williams, Business Development Manager, QinetiQ

Defence by AI

28 March 2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a widely explored topic in the last couple of decades, with many predictions that the machines will ultimately be the undoing of us all. Nevertheless, AI is very much reality, and proving exceedingly useful to militaries across the world.

Defence by AI

Dr Amy Saunders, Editor

Dr Amy Saunders, Editor

‘What’s Your Warrior?’ campaign

26 March 2021

The US Army’s newest recruitment effort, the ‘What’s Your Warrior?’ campaign, aims to engage younger recruits from a generation becoming increasingly disaffected by the military. Sgt. Jennifer Smith, Signal Support System Specialist, and Paul Mehney, Public Communications Director, US Army Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications-Tactical, outline the new strategy and discuss how the US Army has changed in recent years.

‘What’s Your Warrior?’ campaign

Laurence Russell, News and Social Media Editor

Laurence Russell, News and Social Media Editor

Lasers – From warning to attack

24 March 2021

Laser technology, namely a highly focused beam of light, has come a long way in recent years, making its way well into the forefront of new military and defence architectures. With resources being spread across a wide range of new laser activities, it’s an exciting time to be in the field.

Lasers – From warning to attack

Dr Amy Saunders, Editor

Dr Amy Saunders, Editor

How Ka-band has become invaluable to the military

18 March 2021

Satellite technology has long delivered vital capabilities to defence groups across the world, enabling secure and assured communications between forces at home and abroad. Satcom for military has a long and rich history with frequent upgrades and advancements, culminating in unparalleled efficiency.

How Ka-band has become invaluable to the military

Heidi Thelander, Vice President of Business Development, Comtech Xicom Technology

Heidi Thelander, Vice President of Business Development, Comtech Xicom Technology

The 5G frontier – The state of research, adoption and potential

17 February 2021

Like so many emergent technological trends, the state of 5G tends to change as expectations
and reality find surer footing. As a year of booming emphasis on digitization comes to a close,
recent achievements and research in 5G draws new conclusions.

The 5G frontier – The state of research, adoption and potential

Laurence Russell, News & Social Editor

Laurence Russell, News & Social Editor

Enterprising NewSpace company

15 February 2021

Myriota is an enterprising NewSpace Australian scale-up aiming to work with the Australian Space Agency’s unique advantages in nurturing Australian space industries and honing their competitiveness on a global stage. Dr Alex Grant, Co-Founder of Myriota, explains how the company fits into Australia’s
NewSpace strategy.

Enterprising NewSpace company

Laurence Russell, News & Social Editor

Laurence Russell, News & Social Editor

Maintaining performance during difficult times

15 February 2021

Arianespace has maintained impressive performance under the pandemic, managing several distinctive launches, and being trusted with the continuation of the OneWeb contract. Vivian Quenet, Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, Arianespace, outlines how they have maintained a competitive edge under such
unprecedented circumstances.

Maintaining performance during difficult times

Laurence Russell, News and Social Editor

Laurence Russell, News and Social Editor

Optimizing and Comparing the Hyper Wide Dynamic Range (HWDR) Link and the Standard L-Band HTS Link

11 February 2021

This paper explains the dynamic range capability of the ViaLiteHD L-Band HTS Hyper Wide Dynamic Range (HWDR) Series 2 (S2) link, compared to a standard ViaLiteHD L-band HTS link. It also explains how dynamic range can be manipulated to improve P1dB, IP3, Intermodulation (IMD) and Minimum Detectable Signal (MDS), plus what trade-offs occur when you optimize each of these values.

Optimizing and Comparing the Hyper Wide Dynamic Range (HWDR) Link and the Standard L-Band HTS Link

ViaLite

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