GlobalWave Ground Segment Evolution - European Space Agency
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Satellite Technology for Tracking, Remote Monitoring and Control
Ground Segment EvolutionT. Houtman, June 05, 2008
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Presentation Outline
Introduction to Transcore GlobalWave
Container Tracking
Dual Mode Satcom/Terrestrial Development
Navigation Technology Evolution
Hub Earthstation Evolution
SCADA Applications Development
Future Direction
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About Transcore GlobalWaveFounded in 1993, first GlobalWave system commissioned in 1999.
Location: Ottawa, CanadaDesign and Engineering, Network Operations and Customer Support, Manufacturing
~85 Employees
Strong engineering team with track record of innovation
25 patents
A leading global provider of satellite packet data systems and products for remote asset and fleet management.
dual satellite mode (S/L band) mobile terminal for Comtech Mobile Datacomdual mode (satellite/terrestrial) mobile terminal (MobileMax2)MT-1000 GlobalWave satellite terminal
MT-2000 GlobalWave satellite terminal MT3xxx GlobalWave satellite terminal family
Over 150 000 mobile satellite terminals sold to date
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GlobalWave Satellite Network
Assets
Customer logisticscontrol center
CommercialGEO
satellites
Earth station equipment
GPSsatellites
Redundant data hub(PPC)
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GlobalWave Coverage
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EUROPE
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AUSTRALIA
ASIA
Russia
China
Brazil
NORTHAMERICA
Argentina
India
Congo(CDR)
Operating SatellitesN.A. DGS: 4 Bms_ MSAT2 @ 101 WMex ican DGS:S&W [email protected] WEurope: NC Bm_I3 INDW @ 25 EAfrica: NW, SW Bm_I3 IOR @ 64 EMid East: NE Bm_I3 INDW @ 25 EAustralia: 1 Bm_Optus1 @ 160 EChina: To be NC Bm_I3 IOR @ 109 E
Iceland
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2nd Generation
(2000)3rd Generation
(2006 – 2008)
Core Modem
MT-3000MT-3550MT-3300
Satellite Terminals
Terminal Evolution :Terminal Evolution :
MT-2000MT-1000
1st Generation
(1998)
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Third Generation Satellite Terminals
MT-3000 (Sense & Track PLUS)MT-3550 (Sense & Track)MT-3300 (Slap & Track)
• trailer and container tracking
• low profile – 0.8”x4.5”x20”
• integral battery pack
• 5+ year battery life- 2 reports per day
• asset tracking and monitoring
• size: 0.8”x4.5”x8”
• external battery source or direct connection to vehicle power
• I/O’s for sensors: e.g. cargo, door, temperature, pressure
The most power efficient L-Band satellite terminals in the world
• In-Cab Messaging
• size: 1.4”x4”x6”
• external battery source or direct connection to vehicle power
• extensive feature set:
• increased I/O’s
• applications processor
• automotive bus interface
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Marine Helm Module
Cargo Sensor
Temperature Sensor
In Cab MessagingWeb Access with GWVAS
and Linktrak
Universal Battery Pack
Application Accessories
MT-3xxx Charge Module Door Sensor
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Space Agency Funded Development
Commercialized2006MT3000 Terminal Development for Satcom/GNSSCSA
In progress
2005
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Completed
To be commercialized
Container Tracking Terminal DevelopmentESA
CommercializedIntegrated GNSS/Mobile Communications Receiver with EGNOS/WAAS Capability
ESA
CommercializedGPS Module DevelopmentCSA
CommercializedGlobalWave Value Added Server DevelopmentESA
StatusDevelopmentAgency
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Under contract with the European Space Agency to develop prototype hardware and protocol to facilitate a container tracking application
• complex problem statement:
• complex propagation environment:
Container Tracking
Domestic (US)1%Swapbodies (EU)
2%
Tank0%
Refrigerated36%
Specialized dry bulk2%
ISO GP59%
Container Types:
~18 million containers worldwide~ 1 million reefers~100 thousand tanks
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Developed system will enable and provide a communications link for blocked terminals through the establishment of a local mesh network via an accessory module (CTIM –Container Tracking Interface Module)
• Underlying technology will also be leveraged for wireless sensors
Container Tracking
Cargo Sensor
Door Sensor
Temperature Sensor
SatcomTerminal
Cargo Sensor
Temperature Sensor
L-Band Satcom
Optional UHF Hub Comms
Door Sensor
CTIM – CTIMUHF Link
CTIM
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Dual Mode Satcom/GPRS
Complementary technologiesFor high availability urban/rural applications such as railLow average power for many years of operationHub initiated communication is a power challenge
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GNSS Technology
Reduced unassisted power consumptionFrequent fixesInfrequent fixes
Improved accuracyImproved availabilityGalileo Ongoing EGNOS/WAAS innovationInertial sensor integration
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Hub Earthstation Evolution
Next generation ESE with vastly increased signal processing capabilityMulti-user detection and interference cancellation algorithms will lead to a huge increase in RL capacityHigh impact to security, oil and gas applications
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SCADA Applications
PipelinesCathodic protection monitoringPIG passage detectionCompressor monitoringTank monitoring
EnvironmentalWater qualityLake and reservoir level
Agriculture/IrrigationWell levelPump monitoring
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Platform for Complex SCADA Applications
ability to run customer applications from the terminal128KB Flash customer application code space256KB SRAM for customer application code2MB non-volatile memoryre-programmable via the serial ports
developer’s environment available:fully supported APIcomplete GlobalWave network simulator for end-to-end developer application verification
multiple I/O’s2 RS-232 ports5 dedicated digital inputs3 dedicated digital outputs2 power outputs (500mA max)2 dedicated 10bit analog inputs4 network digital I/O’s2 network analog inputsRS485 vehicular/data bus interface for J1708, J1939
two standard 18-pin Conxall connector interface
developed for applications requiring sophisticated remote monitoring and control and on-board logic
permits the execution of locally based automated diagnostic routines where fault codes can be reported to the back-office while undertaking autonomous corrective actions to the asset (e.g. turning off various systems and activating back-up systems)
MT-3000 (Sense and Track PLUS):
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SCADA Enabling Technologies
Need for low power and occasional high data throughput
Enabling technology: dual network satcom terminal with higher on-demand throughput capability
Very cost sensitiveEnabling technologies for cost reduction• RFIC integration• Advanced transceiver topologies• Baseband ASIC• Ceramic component integration and antennas
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Future Direction
Evolve mesh technology to wireless sensorsEvolve GNSS technology for lower energy utilization and improved performanceHybrid GPS/Galileo receiverDual mode satellite/GPRS transceiverDevelop complex SCADA applications with MT3000Dual satellite network transceiverCost reduction technologies
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