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3–4 Apr 2023
Manchester Central Convention Centre
Europe/London timezone

The Integration of Terrestrial and Space Based Communications

4 Apr 2023, 16:25
30m
Charter 1, 2, 3 (Manchester Central)

Charter 1, 2, 3

Manchester Central

Windmill St, Manchester, M2 3GX, United Kingdom.
Standard Presentation Main Session UKNOF51

Speaker

Prof. Andy Sutton (BT)

Description

For many years space-based satellites have provided an essential means of connectivity for a wide range of telecommunications requirements. Today we are living through the era of “New Space” in which satellites are being launched into low earth orbits to form mega-constellations which promise broadband access and lower latency than traditional satellite services. This, coupled with other developments in non-terrestrial networks, such as drones and high-altitude platforms, means we must fundamentally rethink how we evolve fixed and mobile telecommunications networks to deliver services which benefit from the integration of terrestrial and space-based communications. These benefits include greater geographical reach and enhanced availability. This talk will review current use cases, explore recent developments in industry and standards organisations such as 3GPP, and set a vision for the future of mission critical communications across a wide range of sectors.

Talk Duration 25 Minutes Presentation (+5 Minutes Q&A)
Presentation delivery In-person at the meeting venue
Your consent for us to publish your name and affiliation as a Speaker on the UKNOF50 website Yes

Primary author

Prof. Andy Sutton (BT)

Presentation materials