formerly
satellite Interference Reduction
Group
are dealing with…
Satellite Interference!
…SDA, Carrier ID, VSAT Statistics
and Difficult Cases
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
…background on IRG

The former Satellite Users Interference Reduction Group (SUIRG) was
restructured in February 2011 and rebranded:
satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG)
…focused on Technology Solutions!
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It will actively pursue interference reduction by promoting:
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Coordination with other industry organizations to address regulatory issues, and
ensure adoption of Carrier ID
Investigation and development of new technologies and techniques
Assist in the development of best operational practices, training and certification
programs for installers and users through the End User Initiative (EUI now part of
IRG; was RFI-EUI)
Support & coordinate with GVF, WBU-ISOG, APSCC, SSPi, MilSatCom
Members total 32, including satellite operators and other organizations
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More input needed, to get new ideas, grow participation, expand industry-wide
implementation of interference mitigation initiatives.
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
What is Interference?…
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Sustainability of space – two main aspects:
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Physical security (collision avoidance, debris mitigation)
Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) / Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
Satellites are a shared resource (space, satellite, transponder)
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In-band RFI (RFI within the operating frequency range of the satellite)
Frequency spectrum of a satellite transponder
- Blue trace is the authorized user signals
- Purple trace is authorized plus interference
Users must be:
- On the right satellite
- At the right frequency
- At the right power

Out-of-band (RFI from adjacent frequency bands from the satellite)

Much higher power (e.g. terrestrial/mobile services) can affect the adjacent
very low power satellite signals
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
What is the cause of RFI?...
Greater number of satellites
Reduced orbital separation
Satellites in geosynchronous orbit – courtesy of Analytical Graphics, Inc.
Growth of small ground terminals
Low equipment cost; lower quality; lower
margins
Poor installations and maintenance
Lack of operational training
Faulty equipment
Sometimes intentional, but rare
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
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Putting in to Perspective…
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
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The SES Experience with RFI…
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
Satellite RFI: the big 4!
Problems:
Solutions (Tools):
Proactive
…
 Training & Certification
1.
Improper Installations
2.
Sub-Standard Equipment  Type Approvals
 Network Validation
Reactive
…
3.
Unidentified Carriers
 Carrier ID/Geolocation
4.
Insufficient Incident
 Data Sharing/SDA
Coordination
 Statistics/VSATs
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
…IRG Working Groups & how they fit
Satellite Operators, Vendors, Users, Agencies, VARs, Interested Parties
Training & Type
Approvals
Training &
Certification SNG
VSAT WG
GVF
EUI
Implementation
of CID on uplinks
VSAT
Analysis
Best
Practices
Broadcasters
ITU
Define
Regulations,
Investigate
Offenders
Carrier ID
Video/SCPC
Intentional
Interference
Regulatory &
Spectrum
VSAT Vendors
Satellite Operators
VARs
IRG
ETSI
Create
Standards
National Regulatory Agencies
DVB
Create
Specification
SDA
Data Sharing for
Conj. Analysis and
RFI Mitigation
Host for CID
global database
Satellite Operators
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
Working Group remits…
CID…
VSAT…
DIFFICULT CASES…
1.Setting up Processes
2.ID Database Creation
3.Moving forward with
the new DVB Standard
4.Work with
Manufacturers
5.CID Ready Logo
6.Engage the
Broadcaster/Uplinker
7.Better Spectrum
Monitoring
8.Start with SNG & NIT
9.Guide/Advise FCC
Part 25 & OFCOM
1.Assess all new Data
2.Assess Root Causes
3.Study at “ClosedLoop” Techniques
4.Study Tx Amplifier
Technology – Remote
Power Levelling
5.Study Cross-Pol Error
Detection
6.Modernise Hub
Controllers
7.Feed GVF VSAT
Working Group
8.Assist GVF with
Training Programs
1.Better Geo-Location
2.Predictive Methods
3.Suppression
4.Data & Records
5.Set Standards for
Monitoring, Data &
Recording Processes
6.Formal Evidence
7.Future Satellite
Technology…
a) Electronic Beam
Shaping
b) On-Board Geo
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
The EUI - now part of IRG (was RFI-EUI)…
TRAINING &
CERTIFICATION:
BEST PRACTICES, DOCUMENTATION
& TECHNOLOGY:
1. With All Industry Groups
Create Quality Interactive &
Hands-on Testing for SNG
Uplinkers
2. Study “Closed-Loop”
Techniques
3. Follow X-Pol Error Detection
4. Modernize Hub Controllers
5. Co-ord with GVF VSAT WG
6. Assist GVF / IRG with
Training Programs & future
Developments
7. Progress movement toward
“Required Certification”
1. ITU Rec. GAP for Uplinking
2. Developing GMP for proper
Maintenance Procedures
3. On-going Mitigation Techniques
4. Collect and Log Data & Records
5. Set Standards for Monitoring,
Data & Recording Processes
6. Better Geolocation
7. Future Satellite Technology…
a) Electronic Beam Shaping
b) On-Board Geolocation
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
Events from IBC 2012 to Date…
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
APSCC - Seoul Sept 2012
HBO/SATCON - NY Nov 2012
InterBEE - Tokyo Nov 2012
IRG Conference - Dubai Nov 2012
WBU-ISOG - Geneva Nov 2012
MILSATCOM - London Nov 2012
PTC - Hawaii Jan 2013
CabSat - Dubai March 2013
Sat Show (SDA) - DC March 2013
MilSatCom – Abu Dhabi May 2013
WBU-ISOG - LA May 2013
GVF HTS - DC May 2013
CommunicAsia - Singapore June 2013
Secure World Foundation (SWF) – DC
June 2013 (Steve Smith)
15. GVF Maritime – London June 2013
16. China Satellite (via Skype) - Beijing Sept
2013
17. IBC - Amsterdam Sept 2013
18. COMSYS VSAT Forum - Amsterdam Sept
2013
19. APSCC - Hong Kong - Sept 2013
20. IRG Conference - Rio Oct 2013
21. Space & Satellite Regulatory Colloquium
(Jones Day/SDA) - DC Oct 2013
22. MilSatCom - London Nov 2013
23. WBU-ISOG - Rio (via Skype) Nov 2013
24. SATCON - NY Nov 2013
25. ARABSAT Forum - Athens Dec 2013
26. GVF HTS - London Dec 2013
27. ESA - Amsterdam 2014
28. Sat Show - DC March 2014
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
Intentional Interference Events…
Meetings/Events with full IRG participation from our IRG Conference
(Dubai) 18/19th November 2012
BBC World Service (London) 20th November 2012
Eutelsat (Paris) 18th January 2013
CabSat (Dubai) 12th March 2013
Satellite Show (DC) 21st March 2013
MilSatCom (Abu Dhabi) 8th May 2013
ITU (Geneva) 10th June 2013
ASBU (Tunis) 6th October 2013
Others not budgeted for but IRG has been asked to attend…
ITU x2 - Fiji Oct 2013 & Bangkok Nov 2013
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
Regulatory/Type Approvals & Other Events…
OFCOM…
London Feb, July & Dec 2013
Type Approvals/QA…
London Inmarsat Dec 2012
SSPi...
NY Nov 2012
Washington DC March 2013
London June 2013
Amsterdam Sept 2013 (at IBC EUSatCom)
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
for more Working Group Information - Contact…

CID:
Roger Franklin (Crystal Solutions)
Email: roger.franklin@crystalcc.com
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DIFFICULT CASES: Yaser Hassan (ArabSat)
Email: yaserh@arabsat.com
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VSAT:
Thomas van den Driessche (Newtec)
Email: tvd@newtec.eu
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
for more Group Information - Contact…

sIRG: Exec Director:
Martin Coleman
Email: martin.coleman@satirg.org
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GVF: Secretary General: David Hartshorn
Email: david.hartshorn@gvf.org
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WBU-ISOG:
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EUI: Co-Chairs:
http://www.worldbroadcastingunions.org/wbuarea/committees/isog.asp
(…for the Broadcaster perspective)
Dick Tauber
Email: dick.tauber@satirg.org
Rich Wolf
Email: richard.wolf@theswitch.tv
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
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SDA Future Plans
SDA Current Participants
Multi-national, open to all space operators, in all orbital regimes
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24 contributing operators

3 civil satellite operators
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
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www.satirg.org
Space Data Center - Current Participation
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3 civil satellite operators
23 participating operators
118 LEO/MEO satellites from 7 operators
241 GEO satellites from 18 operators
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
Space Data Association - Objectives for 2014

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SDA
 Grow Membership
 Develop Government and Industry Relationships
 Develop Space Insurance Relationships
 Secure Access to Additional Data Sources
SDC
 Reduce Operating Costs and Improve Service
 Implement Data Sharing for RFI Mitigation
 Carrier ID Database
 Supports RFI initiative of other industry bodies (IRG,
EUI, GVF, WBU-ISOG)
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
SDA Future Consideration

Space Weather
 Improved data distribution & alerts
 Controlled sharing of proprietary data
 Improved modeling with feedback

Space insurance
 Secure preferred terms for SDA members based on
better management of risk
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
SDA Future Challenges

Data Sources

SDA/SDC built on user data, including ‘future knowledge’

Full catalogue requires additional data:
 Increase participation >>> 100% of satellite operators
 Access other data sources to fill gaps and verify existing

Increasing tracking capabilities/data is key

Funding

SDA is funded solely by participants

Funding levels limit future developments

External funding could affect independence

Fee-paying ‘added value’ service models considered
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
formerly
satellite Interference Reduction
Group
are dealing with…
Satellite Interference!
…Carrier ID
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
DVB CID Update…
The End of the Beginning!
DVB completed its work on CID February 28th 2013
http://www.dvb.org/technology/standards/a164_DVB-CID_Carrier-ID_spec.pdf
ETSI published the standard 29th May 2013!
ETSI TS 103 129
http://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_ts/103100_103199/103129/01.01.01_60/ts_103129v010101p.pdf
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
…so where are we?
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We have an ETSI Standard (May 2013) & NIT!
70% of all supplied Modulators are DVB CID ready now!
80% of all supplied Encoders are NIT CID ready now!
SDA CID Database in production (ready for June 2014)
Detection Systems available now!
Eutelsat, Intelsat & SES putting CID Systems in place now!
WBU-ISOG Resolutions created CID targets! (May 2013)
ASBU Action Plan requires CID (Oct 2013)
FCC require ALL SNG/Flyaway Broadcast Platforms to be
DVB CID compliant by 1st June 2016
 Start CID rollout – 1st January 2015!
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
So moving forward…
Based on these particular WBU-ISOG resolutions with the
aim to start rollout by 2015:
1.
2.
3.
By 1 January 2015: All new modulators purchased for video uplinking will contain CID
meeting ETSI DVB-CID standard
To meet Resolution 1, all Uplinkers of SCPC and MCPC video and data, fixed and
mobile, will include DVB-CID in all RFPs for new modulators
By 1 January 2018: All uplinkers shall use DVB-CID on their SCPC and MCPC video
and data transmissions
 Can we find out who has CID (NIT or DVB)?
 Who is requiring it? (Commercial/Military)
 What planning is being done?
How we can support…
 Providing better information, how?
 Workshops, Events, Sessions?
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
What is CID?
 Carrier ID is a unique identification code embedded on a
transmitted carrier
 This will be decoded by Satellite Operators to identify the
uplinker of an interfering carrier
 No customer information (location or contacts) need be
included with the CID (although it may be optionally
included). So privacy is ensured for the customer
 Initially for DVB OU/SNG, video, data. Not VSAT TDMA
 Two formats:
 CID-NIT (old spec, to be phased out, may be compatible with
existing equipment, requires uplinker to program the NIT)
 DVB-CID (new spec, robust in presence of overlapping
interference, spread spectrum technology, minimal user action)
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
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www.satirg.org
What are the benefits?
 Considerable effort and time is required for Operators to
identify and resolve interference
 CID will help identify interfering carriers
 Not a magic solution for RFI, but a positive step that will help
 Benefits:
 Rapidly identify interfering carriers
 Enable faster action to resolve interference
 Improved QoS for customers (especially those affected by
RFI)
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
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www.satirg.org
How does DVB-CID work?
CID is transported in a spread spectrum
carrier below the noise floor, under the
main carrier
CID can be decoded even in presence
of overlapping interfering carriers
DVB-CID carrier is at typically 27dB below
the level of the main carrier
Degradation of the main carrier is <0.28dB
[Graphics courtesy of Newtec]
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
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DVB CID Summary…
DVB CID standard relies on spread spectrum technology in
modems/ modulators to embed CID in satellite transmissions
Mandatory Information – Fixed by
the equipment manufacturer
64-bit DVB CID Global Unique Identifier:
Derived from a 48 bit MAC address or a 48
bit Space Data Association (SDA)
modulator identifier
CID Format:
A revision code anticipating possible
changes in the revision number and
possible content of the fields in the Content
ID table
Optional Information – Added by
end user
Carried in the Content ID table:
Latitude and longitude
Telephone numbers (up to 3)
User defined data fields (up to 7)
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
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www.satirg.org
Next Steps…
Finalize CID
standard
Complete by
June 1, 2013
Implementation
of standard by
manufacturers
Requirement
for CID by end
users in all new
purchases
Some already
implemented
Requirement
for CID by
satellite
operators in all
uplink
transmissions
70% by end
of 2013
How best to
encourage all to
implement?
What will
encourage end
users to require
it?
Target date:
January 1, 2015
Completion of the CID standard is only the
beginning…now the real work begins
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
CID (using NIT) - the Olympics - the Process (Manual)…
Each Satellite Operator (e.g. Intelsat, SES & Eutelsat) ensures the NIT contains the…
– Manufacturer’s Code
– Carrier ID # (Serial No/MAC Address –12 Characters max)
Optional - Satellite Operator name and contact info in to the User Field
Sat Ops #1
Sat Ops #2
Sat Ops #n
E.g. Sat Ops #1 detects & reports an Interfering Carrier
Carrier ID extracted & examined (e.g. User Info = Sat Ops #2)…
Then manually, cooperation between Operators…
Geo Stationary satellite
subjected to Interference
Legitimate
Signal
Sat Ops #2 contacted & provided with Carrier ID#...
Sat Ops #2, using the reported Carrier ID#, determines
Customer and contacts for corrective action!
Satellite coverage
on earth surface
This ensures Customer Data stays secure with the responsible Satellite Operator!
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
Timeline
 sIRG objective:

To prove CID process, use CID for World Cup OU video, June 2014
 Based on WBU-ISOG resolutions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
By 1 January 2015: All new modulators purchased for video uplinking
will contain CID meeting ETSI DVB-CID standard
To meet Resolution 1, all uplinkers of SCPC and MCPC video and data,
fixed and mobile, will include DVB-CID in all RFPs for new modulators
By 1 January 2018: All uplinkers shall use DVB-CID on their SCPC and
MCPC video and data transmissions
By 1 January 2018: All use of CID-NIT shall be phased out by this date
By 1 January 2015: All Satellite Operators shall start the transition to
use CID that meets CID-NIT or DVB-CID standards (phasing out CIDNIT by 1 Jan 2018)
 Based on new FCC Part 25 Rule (Digital ATIS):

By 1 June 2016: All SNG video transmissions must use the DVB-CID
(ETSI) standard
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
Latest WBU-ISOG Resolutions…
At the conclusion of the recent WBU-ISOG Forum (May 15-16, 2013) held at Fox Networks in Los Angeles, there was agreement to issue a resolution in support of
the recently adopted Carrier ID standard issued by ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) – ETSI TS 103 129 v1.1.1 (2013 – 05). With this
positive step forward by the industry to identify satellite transmissions of video content and as a means to mitigate harmful satellite interference, WBU-ISOG supports
the following resolutions:
Exclusions and their Definition
The requirements for transmission of Carrier ID do not apply to MSS
systems which automatically configure frequency, power level, polarization and transmit inhibit according to commands issued by a
central control mechanism which is in the control of the satellite operator.
The ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) – ETSI TS 103 129 v1.1.1 (2013 – 05) standard does not address
systems that use TDMA or other types of burst carriers, and as such, equipment or systems that use TDMA or burst carriers are
excluded at present from these resolutions.
RESOLUTIONS:
WBU-ISOG supports the requirement that, by no later than January
1, 2015, all new model modulators and codecs with integrated modulators purchased by end users for video uplinking contain a Carrier
ID (CID) that meets the ETSI TS 103 129 standard issued May 29, 2013.
Based on Resolution #1 and with immediate effect, the WBU-ISOG supports the requirement that all uplinkers of SCPC and MCPC
Video and Data, fixed and mobile systems shall include Carrier ID functionality in the required specifications of all current and future
RFP’s (Request for Proposal) or RFQ’s (Request for Quote) issued to equipment manufacturers regarding the purchase of modulators
and/or codecs with integrated modulators.
The WBU-ISOG supports the requirement that all satellite operators, by no later than January 1, 2015 start the transition to use Carrier
ID that meets WBU-ISOG NIT or the ETSI standard for all SNG, DSNG and any other New Uplink transmission services.
The WBU-ISOG supports the requirement that all uplinkers by no later than January 1, 2018 shall ensure that Carrier ID is included for
all their respective SCPC and MCPC Video and Data transmissions.
The WBU-ISOG supports the requirements that CID NIT shall be phased-out in preference to the ETSI standard by January 1, 2018.
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
Moving Forward with CID…
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Simple ID, simple fix!
Operator-to-Operator
Automation - SDA)
Use MAC Address only
Secure ID-to-Operator Link
Simple Trace: Carrier-toOperator
Hold applicable Carrier Data
details - Operator only!
Accuracy & Maintenance
Use both NIT (ideal start for SNG) & migrate to DVB Standard…
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
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www.satirg.org
Satellite Operator Tasks
 Develop CID ops processes
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Key objective: minimize complexity and expense for users
Decode ID during line-up/ routine monitoring, enter in carrier dbase
 Specify inter-Operator (e.g. via global dbase) processes
 Develop global CID database (prototype June 2014, final in 2015)
 Implement CID decoding in monitoring systems (basic functionality
by June 2014, full functions for 2015)

Need rollout plan. Large Operators have dozens of mon sites to equip
 Promote CID to customers (uplinkers)

Info to sales teams and customers, industry presentations
 Implement CID at our own teleports (uplinks)

Target 2015-2018 depending on modem capability and refresh cycle
 Longer term automation plans

Auto detection of CID and immediate checking of databases
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
CID Global Database
 SDA will develop and host a global database for Operators to associate a CID with
the name of the Satellite Operator who is transmitting the carrier with that code
 Allows an Operator who is affected by interference to quickly find the name of the
Satellite Operator to contact, to investigate and resolve the interference
2
1
5
CID Decoder
CID Decoder
Payload Ops Center
Payload Ops Center
3
Sat Operator ‘A’
Sat Operator ‘B’
4
1. Detect RF Interference
2. Decode Carrier ID from interference
3. Operator ‘A’ checks Carrier ID in global database, and finds
association of the CID with Operator ‘B’
4. Database returns name and contacts for Operator ‘B’
5. Operator ‘A’ calls Operator ‘B’ to request resolution of interference
Carrier ID
Database
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
Carrier ID Process “Road Map” - way forward
Timeline…
Broadcasters/
Users/Industry
sIRG
sIRG CID
for
Olympics
Started
NAB 2010
Implementation
Documentation
sIRG - Draft
Jul 2011
Develop
the CID
Database...
Business
case to sIRG
Board
Jul 2011
Engage Sat
Ops on CID
Database
Jul/Aug
2011
GVF/sIRG
/Eutelsat
Summit
IBC 8th
Sep 2011
Comtech/
Newtec
- Sat Ops/
sIRG/Others
Sponsor DVB
Oct 2011
DVB
Commercial
Module
Complete
Feb 2012
CID Database
Develop - SDA/
Sat Ops
up-to-date
IBC Sep 2011
Sat Corp/ISI, Comtech, Newtec,
iDirect, sIRG, SES, Eutelsat,
Intelsat, Ericsson, Vislink, Others?
IBC Sep 2011
DVB
Technical
Complete
Oct 2012
DVB CID
Spec
Feb 2013
ETSI CID
Standard
May 2013
VSAT CID Solutions & Progress
Sat Ops/RFI-EUI/sIRG Develop
Full Testing begins
Mar 2012
(Ready for Washington Sat
Show)
Continued until Olympics
Jun 2012
Meeting of main
Industry Parties...
Sat Ops
Olympic
Implement
& Start
Test/Live CID
Mar 2012
2014
2013
Results of
Olympic
CID
Sep IBC
2012
2015
Industry
continues to
implement CID
in product
ranges
Sep IBC 2014
Continued
Database &
VSAT CID
Development
Include
migration to
SDA
Sep 2013
Integrate
in to
SDA
Sep
IBC 2014
Sat Ops continued
Implementation
Worldwide
to Aug 2014
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
1st January, 2015
Satellite
Operators
Comtech
CID Product
release,
Prices, etc.
Nov 2011
2012
...CID Process Implemented!
RFI-EUI
Turner/CNN Comtech
CID Tests
May 2011
CBS Live Tests
Aug to Sep 2011
2011
formerly
satellite Interference Reduction
Group
are dealing with…
Satellite Interference!
…VSAT
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
Types of RFI and taking a look at VSATs…

To put it in perspective:

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The amount of capacity affected by RFI at any time, is very small
compared to the total capacity
However, for an affected customer, it is harmful interference
Impact to industry:
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Poor quality of service; affects revenue; bad perception of satellites
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STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
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STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
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STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
www.satirg.org
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
Presented by Martin Coleman - Executive Director sIRG
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formerly
satellite Interference Reduction
Group
are dealing with…
Satellite Interference!
…Difficult Cases
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
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Deliberate Jamming…
Abu Dhabi MilSatCom Intro for reference…
“As satellite communication technology evolves and continuous to grow, satellite networks are increasingly subject to radio frequency interference
from a variety of ground transmitters. In an interesting panel, regions SatCom users outline steps they undertake to eliminate interference and
outlines measures they expect from operators, regulators and system providers that can help their efforts.”
Affects to the Broadcaster & Regulation…
Jamming – Cover both Intentional and typical instances of Interference
Mention Short Wave issues (BBC World Service/VoA) (Something the BBC reminded me of at CabSat!)
ITU Perspectives of where we are regarding harmful Interference, Geneva
meeting 10th June where IRG/GVF helped present a day forum to National
Entities on this subject.
Note, previous Meetings/Events with full IRG participation…
IRG Conference (Dubai) 18/19th November 2012
BBC World Service (London) 20th November 2012
Eutelsat (Paris) 18th January 2013
CabSat (Dubai) 12th March 2013
Satellite Show (DC) 21st March 2013
MilSatCom (Abu Dhabi) 8th May 2013
ITU (Geneva) 10th June 2013 (What happened?)
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Jamming - continued…
Proactive Solutions/Prevention…
An Audience reminder on Training, Installation, Certification & Quality
Assurance/Type Approval Update on what is now available for SNG, how does
Training help prevent – GVF Initiatives…
Note, we can add as part of the discussion period about RFI-EUIs role General
Access Procedures and SNG Training, using this & other tools to help prevent
interference in the first place, etc. etc.
Carrier ID…
Carrier ID DVB Standard - Bring us up-to-date with the DVB/ETSI, leading what
really must be done to get CID implemented, require it, customers to specify it,
etc. (see other parts of this presentation)
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Jamming - continued…
Reactive Solution – Processes, Tools & Technology…
Interference & Geo-Location
• Brief to intro Geolocation for the audience as the final approach when all other
avenues have been exhausted…
• New standards to be developed for Geolocation Data output (agreed at CabSat
2013 between SAT Corp, Siemens & Zodiac Aerospace) including ITU request
to initialize development of a standard for all ITU submissions. ITU Template
received by IRG, first draft Geolocation Output Data template in time for Geneva
meeting, 10th June 2013; with a view to creating an ISO standard…
• Thus improving evidence gathering!
• Discussion on allowing more monitoring stations to submit Geolocation data,
with that standard, to allow more evidence of any single threat for the ITU to put
forward to any entity, national or otherwise, to ensure accurate, common format,
independently registered sourced evidence to provide that compelling case!
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Jamming - continued…
Reactive Solution – Processes, Tools & Technology (continued)…
Interference & Geo-Location
• Predictive Geolocation, using the politics to govern where the most likely target
services & put a “watch” on those services.
• Suppression (more to come on this ready for Geneva & Communic Asia); smart
receivers/filtering; Better Service/Frequency Planning Strategies…
Leading to issues raised at other events on Deliberate Jamming, Database for Difficult
Interference Case Events – next 3 slides…
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Database for Difficult Interference Case Events…
Creation of a database of all interference events – especially those caused
Intentionally or by Piracy…
What Data would go into the Database?
1. Interference Received – satellite, transponder, start time, end time (when there
is one)
2. Affected party – CID, geo-location of transmission, content, modulation
parameters, company and contact
3. Interfering party – CID, geo-location of transmission, content (if any),
modulation parameters (if any), company/contact (if known)
4. Spectrum details, Plots, Recordings, Log of Detection and Resolution Activity,
etc.
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Database for Difficult Interference Case Events…
Creation of a database of all interference events – especially those caused
Intentionally or by Piracy…
So Questions that should be Answered are…
a) What use would the Data be put to? (e.g. Space Data Association SDA)
b) Who are the expected Contributors?
c) How possible is it to ensure that the Data was correct and that it was not being
distorted by false information?
d) Would everyone be happy for their Data to be used for whatever purpose
required by the users or administrators of the system (We understand that it
would be against the rules to use it for commercial ends, but what about
political situation?)
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Database for Difficult Interference Case Events…
Creation of a database of all interference events – especially those caused
Intentionally or by Piracy…
the Thinking...
This database would be populated and corroborated only by satellite
operators. The affected party, and possibly the interfering party, would provide
details to the satellite operators so that the data entered by satellite operators are
as accurate as possible. The data would be used for trend analysis – content that
is jammed, jammers, etc. Offenders, along with collected evidence, could be
turned over to the ITU, the UN, and the governments of the affected and
interfering party to support political negotiations.
Anonymous (without company, contacts or specific geo-location) data might be
made available to research teams, overseen by IRG/SDA, that can use the data
to design filters and other methods that would render jamming attempts
ineffective.
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
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formerly
satellite Interference Reduction
Group
are dealing with…
Satellite Interference!
…Space Data Association
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Carrier ID Database Development
October 2013
What is the Carrier ID Database?
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Centralized database for all satellite operators to use, at no charge,
to store/search for Carrier Unique IDs
The database will associate Carrier unique IDs with the satellite
operator whose satellite is transmitting the carrier with that unique ID
Allows satellite operator who is affected by interference, to quickly
find out who is responsible for the interfering carrier
User account administration by sIRG and/or SDA (to be decided)
The database will support the new DVB-CID specification, and the
previous NIT CID encoding (which will eventually be phased out)
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
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Carrier ID Database Concept
2
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CID Decoder
CID Decoder
Payload Ops Center
Payload Ops Center
3
Sat Operator ‘A’
Sat Operator ‘B’
4
1. Detect RF Interference
2. Decode Carrier ID from interference
3. Operator ‘A’ checks Carrier ID in global database, and finds
association of the CID with Operator ‘B’
4. Database returns name and contacts for Operator ‘B’
5. Operator ‘A’ calls Operator ‘B’ to request resolution of interference
Carrier ID
Database
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Status of the CID Database (CIDB)
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SDA has approved hosting of the CIDB
High level requirements are drafted
Development of a prototype CIDB by AGI is in progress and will be
first demonstrated to satellite operators and industry at the sIRG
Conference in Brazil, 16-18 Oct 2013
Feedback on the prototype will lead to more detailed definition of the
requirements for development of a production database
Target timeframe for readiness of a production CIDB is early-2014
The SDA has a requirements team overseeing RFI/CID functional
development, and will work with sIRG CID WG
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CIDB Top-Level Functions (1 of 3)
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Centralized, global database, accessible by all satellite operators at
no charge
Sufficient controls for user access and data security
User administrators will be authorized by sIRG/SDA (TBD), and user
accounts will be controlled by operator company administrators
CIDB will support the new DVB-CID specification and former DVBNIT format. (NIT usage to be phased out)
The data fields in the DVB-CID and NIT specs will be supported in
the CIDB
CIDB will have user GUI and also web services access
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CIDB Top-Level Functions (2 of 3)
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Basic CIDB search functions:
 Search for a CID unique identifier (meeting DVB-CID spec), and
obtain satellite operator associated with that CID
 If the CID appears on multiple satellites (e.g. an SNG service), all
operators will be listed
 Search for a NIT identifier (made up of equipment manufacturer
and serial number, in accordance with DVB-NIT spec), and obtain
satellite operator associated with that identifier
 Search for a satellite operator and obtain contact details
 Search for the name of a contact person and obtain the satellite
operator associated with that name and contact details
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CIDB Top-Level Functions (3 of 3)
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Basic CIDB edit functions:
 Satellite operators can edit their own contact information and
create CID records associated with their company
 CID records cannot be deleted. This will retain a history of a CID
(modem)
 Mandatory fields are Unique ID, and satellite operator. All other
data fields are optional
 An operator can create a CID record, even if that CID already
exists for another operator. This may be applicable for modems
that are used on multiple satellites, such as SNG services
 Records will be date/time stamped
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CID Prototype Demo…
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CID Prototype Demo (cont.)
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CID Prototype Demo (cont.)
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CID Prototype Demo (cont.)
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CID Prototype Demo (cont.)
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CID Prototype Demo (cont.)
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
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CID Prototype Demo (cont.)
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
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CID Prototype Demo (cont.)
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
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CID Prototype Demo (cont.)
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
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CID Prototype Demo (cont.)
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
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CID Prototype Demo (cont.)
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
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formerly
satellite Interference Reduction Group
THANK YOU!
STOP Interference Now! (it’s a SIN!)
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