ASMS-TF
The Task Force on
Advanced Satellite Mobile Systems
Prof. Giovanni E. Corazza
ASMS-TF Vice-Chairman
DEIS/ARCES – University of Bologna
EMPS 2002 – Baveno, Sep. 25-26, 2002
Task Force on Advanced Satellite Mobile Systems
Mobile SatComs in the 1990’s
The days of enthusiasm: mass market MSS systems
Generally based on LEO, MEO, HEO constellations
Very large investments
Technical achievements:
Medium-scale manufacturing of satellites
Large satellite constellations launch and management
Commercial, regulatory, and standards issues:
Business cases scaled on millions of users
Terminals size, cost, and availability
Tariffs and regulatory aspects
Lack of a widespread common standard to ensure large market base
On-going success stories:
Niche (high-value) markets: maritime, aeronautics, land transportation,
emergency networks, GSM/GPRS over satellite systems
Quest for a strong, coordinated approach for the 2000’s
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ASMS-TF: Foundation
ASMS-TF: born from a joint intiative of the European Commission (EC)
and of the European Space Agency (ESA)
Inaugural meeting: 1-2 March 2001, ESTEC, Noordwijk
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
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Mission statement
Objectives
Programme of work
Task force structure
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Task force membership
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Working procedures
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Group deliverables
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Intellectual property rights
Mission
The Task Force is an industry-led, independent body, uniquely committed
through the building of cross-industry consensus to the successful
introduction and development of advanced mobile satellite communications
systems and services (including 3G and beyond).
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ASMS-TF: Objectives
To develop a vision for ASMS systems and their role in future communication networks
To promote the growth of satellite mobile systems
To identify business opportunities arising from convergence of satellite mobile
systems with other networks
To develop a co-ordinated approach on regulatory
licensing and the availability of adequate spectrum
aspects to facilitate market access,
To support the co-ordination of on-going and future research and development
efforts, and to provide inputs to EC, ESA and others in support of future satellite mobile
development
markets for advanced satellite mobile systems, identify user
requirements, and develop relevant business models
To identify the technological requirements for advanced satellite mobile systems,
taking into account the convergence of satellite mobile and with other networks such as
To assess the
mobile cellular, packet data (internet, messaging), navigation and broadcasting
To identify the standards needed to ensure the development of advanced satellite mobile
systems, and to facilitate the convergence with other networks
To provide a forum to consolidate the results of relevant EC and ESA sponsored projects,
to identify common interests, and possible areas for co-operation
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ASMS-TF: Structure
STRUCTURE: Steering Panel and 6 Working Groups
Steering Panel
– Chairman: Emanuele D’Andria (Telespazio)
– Vicechairman: Giovanni E. Corazza (University of Bologna)
WG1 - R&D [Lead by University of Bologna]
– OBJECTIVE: Confirm the technical programme for the near term scenario and
ensure that the R&D requirements for the long term are actioned
WG2 - Markets [Lead by ASPI]
– OBJECTIVE: Develop the market opportunities identified in the ASMS-TF Vision
Document
WG3 - Trials [Lead by ASPI]
– OBJECTIVE: Develop a practical programme of trials and demonstrations
WG4 - Regulation [Lead by Telespazio]
– OBJECTIVE: Address the regulatory barriers to the development and
implementation of Advanced Mobile Services
WG5 - Standards [Lead by Teledesic]
– OBJECTIVE: Establish and implement a strategy on Standards
WG6 - Publicity [Lead by Inmarsat]
– OBJECTIVE: Develop external relations and outside recognition of ASMS-TF
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ASMS-TF: Membership
Advisors
European Commission (EC)
European Space Agency (ESA)
Full members (as of July 12, 2002):
•Agilent Technologies Belgium •ELSACOM S.p.A.
•ESYS plc
•Alcatel Bell Space N.V.
•Eutelsat
•Alcatel Space Industries
•Fokker Space B.V.
•Alenia Spazio
•France Telecom R&D
•Ascom Systec AG
•Global Radio S.A.
•Astrium S.A.S.
•Hispasat
•Astrium GmbH
•Hughes Network Systems
•Centro Ricerche Fiat
•IABG
•CNES
•ICO Global Comm’s
•Connexion by Boeing
•Indra Espacio
•DaimlerChrysler AG
•Inmarsat Limited
•DLR (Institute of
Communications & Navigation)•INTEGRASYS S.A.
•EADS
•Italian Space Agency (ASI)
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INCLUDING:
manufacturers, operators,
service providers,
research organisations,
academic institutions, mobile
industry specialists, agencies
•Laben S.p.A.
•Teledesic Communications
•MAGNA MI Developments Spain, S.L.
Austria AG & Co KG
•Telenor Broadband
•Nera Satcom
•Telespazio S.p.A.
•Norwegian Centre for
•Thrane & Thrane
Telemedicine
•Thuraya Satellite
•QinetiQ Ltd.
•University of Bologna
•Radiocommunications
•University of Bradford
Agency (UK)
•University of Rome "La
•SAIT-STENTO
Sapienza"
•SES Global
•University of Rome "Tor
•Space Engineering S.p.A. Vergata"
•Space Hellas
•University of Surrey
•Telecom Italia Lab S.p.A.
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ASMS-TF: Achievements
Forum: 9 meetings in 1.5 years (next: Copenhagen, Nov. 7-8, 2002),
average attendance 40-50 persons
Documents:
ASMS-TF Vision Document
ASMS-TF Report on Technology Direction and R&D Requirements
ASMS-TF Commercial Report
ASMS-TF Satellite Mobile System Architecture Report
Interaction and liaison with SAP REG (Satellite Action Plan Regul. Group)
Support to Joint ESA/EC Task Force
Protection of 2.5/2.6 GHz MSS spectrum allocation (ECC/ERO)
FP6: Call for Ideas, Expression of Interest (OSMOSYS)
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OSMOSYS
Description
OSMOSYS is a proposal for an FP6 Integrated Project encompassing all
aspects of mobile satellite communications, open to and integrated with
other networks for mobile/fixed service provision, such as satellite/terrestrial
broadcasting systems, satellite navigation/positioning systems, fixed
satellite broadband systems, terrestrial cellular systems
Duration
OSMOSYS will cover the period 2003-2006 (FP6)
Ranking
OSMOSYS ranked high in the EoI classification, mainly due to critical mass
and ambition
Rationale
FP6 will fund significantly fewer projects than FP5
Proposal success rate will be very low
Real resource/capability integration is a must
The Task Force is the ideal forum for integrated project incubation
The OSMOSYS drafting group will meet on Oct 9 in Bologna (Italy)
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ASMS-TF: Current Priorities
R&D
Develop innovative technology solutions through R&D activities co-ordinated with
relevant EC and ESA programmes.
ESA - ARTES CFI: respond by Sep. 30
EC - IST 2002 (Nov 4-6): participate to the “Networking in the sky” session
Regulatory actions:
Retention & utilisation of current MSS & SDAB allocations; extension of current L
Band MSS allocation; forecasting longer term spectrum requirements.
Standards:
Ensuring that standards development activity allows for the satellite dimension, and
that standards are open.
Markets & business
Demonstrate the advanced mobile satcom business case.
System architecture
Combine broadcast, point-to-point and navigation systems to provide a complete
range of mobile services (e.g. for personal users, vehicle telematics applications, 3G
terrestrial networks).
Publicity
Develope awareness of future mobile satellite capabilities; engaging with interested
players (e.g. terrestrial network operators, vehicle manufacturers).
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ASMS-TF on-line
ASMS-TF e-mail: asms@xe.estec.esa.nl
ASMS-TF website:
http://www.cordis.lu/ist/ka4/mobile/proclu/c/satcom/satcom.htm
Available documents:
ASMS-TF Vision Document
ASMS-TF Report on Technology Direction and R&D Requirements
ASMS-TF Satellite Mobile System Architecture Report
ASMS-TF MoU
…this presentation
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