SMi Group presents its masterclass on Satellite Interference in association with the Satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG)

1. MASTERCLASS
SMi Training Presents…
Satellite Interference –
The Technology & Tools
Tuesday 15th April 2014, Central London
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Overview:
Satellite services are widely used by the commercial sector and the
military. Reliance on detecting minute signals in a fog of radio frequency
“noise” interference, either unintended or deliberate, is a concern to
maintaining assured and reliable communications links to all. This
Masterclass describes the technology and tools used to mitigate
interference through commercial sector initiatives and explore how
interference is managed and reduced. Presenters from the IRG, SAT
Corporation and Newtec will look at the challenges posed by this
important issue, identify current and potential solutions, describe what is
being done within the satellite community to ensure that robust satellite
communications can be sustained as services rapidly expand.
Benefits of attending:
• You will gain a better understanding of the key causes of interference
• You will understand how the external environment can impact
operations and cause satellite interference
• You will gain a better understanding of the current global initiatives for
satellite interference mitigation
• You will gain knowledge of the tools and technology available for
mitigating satellite interference
Who should attend?
Military or Commercial organisations that…
• Uplink to Satellites
• Operate/Maintain Satellite/Broadcast & VSAT Networks
Those involved with implementing interference initiatives…
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Carrier/Spectrum Monitoring and Geolocation
Implementing Carrier ID
Improvement to VSAT Networks
Military Communications Personnel - Operations & Engineering
Satellite Operators (Commercial, Sales & Marketing)
Uplinkers (Commercial (e.g. Broadcasters & Military Service Providers)
Communication Project Managers
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PROGRAMME
13.00
Registration and Coffee
13.35
Setting the Scene: Interference in context
• Reliability of satellite systems compared to other
delivery media
• How the external environment affects the
availability of satellite communications systems
- Space debris (SDA)
- Weather (space and terrestrial)
- Interference (unintentional and intentional)
• How big a problem is interference? The Statistics!
13.30
14.00
Introduction to presentation team and Masterclass
The Interference Problem
• Key causes of interference
- The congested electromagnetic environment
- Poor installation/design
- The proliferation of small mobile terminals
- Deliberate jamming
• Different ways interference affects satellite
communications systems
- Degradation
- Denial
Martin Coleman, Executive Director, Interference
Reduction Group
Geolocation
• Geolocation tutorial – how it works
• Geolocation standards and procedures
• Q&A…
Dr Rob Rideout, VP Sales and Marketing,
SAT Corporation
14.45
15.00
16.00
16.15
17.00
17.30
Coffee Break
Carrier ID
• How it works
• Detection
• Implementation
Martin Coleman, Executive Director, IRG
Dr. Rob Rideout, VP Sales and Marketing, SAT Corporation
Thomas van den Driessche, COO, Newtec
Coffee Break
VSAT Networks the next big issue!
• The Statistics
• The Causes
• Proposed Solutions
• The next steps
Thomas van den Driessche, COO, Newtec
Summary and conclusions
• Reflecting on the situation – panel /audience discussion
Martin Coleman, Executive Director, IRG
Dr. Rob Rideout, VP Sales and Marketing, SAT Corporation
Thomas van den Driessche, COO, Newtec
Close of Masterclass
About your Masterclass Leader:
Martin Coleman: from starting Colem Engineering, a services, design and project management
consultancy in 1992 and using his previous experience in network management systems he developed
satellite & broadcast control system products for Corporate, SNG/Flyaway including enhanced
Automation, Intelligent Device Configuration and Media management. In addition, Martin has been an
active player in helping reduce interference and as Executive Director of the Satellite Interference
Reduction Group (IRG) has evolved a global ETSI/DVB Carrier ID (CID) specification for all SCPC/MCPC
transmissions (Video & Data) as well as the original NIT CID issued by WBU-ISOG in 2008. He is committed
to seeing Carrier ID being rolled out from 1st January 2015. In addition, his group has been heavily
involved with the ITU and major broadcasters in dealing with Intentional Interference and this has led
IRG to initiate new standards and processes within the Geolocation industry. IRG supports majors groups
such as APSCC, CASBAA, GVF, SMi, SSPi and WTA in getting all interference initiatives advanced.
About The Satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG)
The Satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG) is a leading organization working to reduce satellite
frequency interference. It comprises three main working groups, covering Carrier ID, Intentional
Interference, and VSAT. The Group’s membership is comprised of satellite operators, users, uplinkers,
service providers, equipment vendors and other organizations with a stake in combating radio
frequency interference. For more information, please visit www.satirg.org

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Tuesday 15th April 2014, Central London
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