Satellite Communication
and Forest Protection
The Use and Application of Satellite
Communications in Forest Protection
Satellite Communication
and Forest Protection
Topics For Today's Discussion
• Why Use Satellite Communications?
• What Types of Devices are Available and What are the
typical uses for these devices in Forest Protection today?
• What are the Typical Costs of Satellite Communications?
• Questions for you to Answer about utilising
communications in Forest Protection
• What Does the Future Hold for Satellite Communications
Satellite Communication
and Forest Protection
Advantages of Satellite Communications
Remote Capabilities
Satellite communication does not require any
ground infrastructure such as towers etc. for
communications
Device Variety
Large variety of devices from hand held phones to
small earth stations providing differing levels of
connectivity for different purposes
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Availability
Most satellite systems designed to provide
connectivity with a high degree of availability. (No
busy signal) For Emergency Use Connectivity is
excellent where other networks will get congested
Can Supply Point to Multi Point and Point
to Point Connectivity
Multiple users can listen to each other as a group /
broadcast the same information to several remotes
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Portable
From hand held / pick up / airplane/ helicopter
Can tie in Radio Networks
Can provide extended radio network connectivity
either temporarily or permanently
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Communication solution for Aircraft and
Helicopters
Can offer high bandwidth in remote
locations
Satellite can meet high bandwidth requirements almost
anywhere in Canada in a short time frame
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Satellite Communications
 Remote Operation
 Device Variety For Intended Purpose
 Availability
 Point to Multipoint / Point
 Portable
 Radio Tie In
 Aircraft
 High Bandwidth
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Satellite Devices and Their Use and
Application in Forest Protection
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Handheld Satellite Devices
• Globalstar / phone
• Iridium / phone / pager
 Used for personnel communications, emergencies, firefighting
team leads, remote small comm. requirements
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Globalstar
• Phone
• Cost $1,000 phone and $1.59 / min ($49.95 month plan)
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Iridium
• Optional RJ11 Radio Extension Capabilities
• Phone and Pager
• Cost $1,000 refurbished phone / $1.50 / min / Rent $279 / month
with 60 min
• Cost $150 pager / $95 / month for service
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 Briefcase Sized Satellite Communications
• MSAT
• Inmarsat
 MSAT used for PTT service / group calling/ voice / fax / packet
data applications
 Inmarsat can be used for 64 kbps high speed data easy to use self
set up system
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
MSAT PTT
 Data 4.8 kbps / Voice as Handset and PTT / Supports Fax
 Cost $2,000 – 3,500 / Airtime $.99/min / $400 month for PTT
service
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
Weather Stations
• MSAT packet data terminal
• Low Power Device
• Cost $2,850 / unit Airtime $0.04/32 bytes
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
Inmarsat 64 kbps
 Data at 64 kbps in S/ Mid reaches of Canada
 Cost $14,725 / Airtime $11.50 / min for 64 kbps service
 Rent $$3,500 / month plus airtime
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 Aircraft Solutions
• Iridium Aerosat
• Allows Communication with ground crews / ground base
• Allows Communication with other equipped aircraft
 Cost $ $3,200-$4,200 Airtime $1.79/min
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Earth Station Solutions
• HSi (High Speed Internet)
• SkyCom IP / Voice / Fax / Data / Video
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 HSi
• Data only
• Small Dish Antenna
• For use at camps & facilities requiring data networking
requirements.
• Easy to use and configure
• Data Radio Tie In
• Small WAN
HSi Network Diagram
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HSi
• Self Finder SkyLink 4000 and 5000 Available
• Cost $2,650 / $250 / month 3 yr term
• Rent $1,000 / month
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SkyCom IP
• High quality multi line voice
• Fax
• Data
• High Quality Video Capability
• High Capacity WAN
• Radio ( voice and data) Tie In
• Private Hub Capability (Security)
SkyCom IP Network Diagram
Satellite
512 kbps outbound
Infosat Hub
28.8 kbps/48 kbps/64 kbps/96 kbps /128 kbps
Satellite Modem
Infosat Hub Router
Infosat
T1
Infosat Remote
PSTN
Satellite Modem
Fax
Telephone
Router
Internet
Hub
Telephone
Infosat
Fax
LAN
Remote
Internet Access
Includes 3 Email Accounts
HS Internet Access
Infosat Telecommunications
SkyCom IP with Internet Access
03/03/24
SkyCom IP Private Network Solution
Satellite
512 kbps outbound
Private Hub
28.8 kbps/48 kbps/64 kbps/96 kbps /128 kbps
Satellite Modem
Forestry PBX
Forestry Private Hub Router
Forestry Service
Infosat Remote
Telephone
Satellite Modem
Fax
Forestry Intranet
Router
Hub
Telephone
Infosat
Fax
LAN
Remote
Internet Access
Includes 3 Email Accounts
HS Internet Access
Infosat Telecommunications
SkyCom IP with Internet Access
03/03/24
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and Forest Protection
 SkyCom IP
• Wireless Extensions
• Cost $22,000 / $2,550 / month / 128 kbps Service
• Rent 128 kbps service $5,500 / month
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 Satellite Questions?
• Coverage of the system?
• Intended use?
• Power Requirements?
• Security?
• Rent Vs Purchase?
• Length of Use?
• Growth Needs?
• Ease of Use?
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and Forest Protection
 The Future Of Satellite
• KA Band Services
• Emphasis on Portability
• Self Serve Capabilities
• More Cost Effective Solutions
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Summary
 Handheld – Personnel Communications
• Iridium / Globalstar
 MSAT – PTT for crews / Small Data Monitoring
• MSAT
 Data Only – For Camps and Facilities/
Monitoring
• HSi
 Voice Fax Data Video - Camps and Facilities
• SkyCom IP