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Wednesday, September
26, 2001
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08:00
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Registration
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09:15 - 9:30
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Opening Remarks (Portofino
Room)
Speakers:
F. Valdoni, Universita' di Roma Tor Vergata,
Italy
F. Marconicchio, Agenzia Spaziale
Italiana, Italy
F. Gargione, Satellite Systems
Consultant, USA
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09:30 -11:00
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(Portofino Room)
SESSION 1: New and Updated Systems
Chairperson: R.T. Gedney, Advanced
Communications Technology, USA
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1.1
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A Robust, High Performance Network Provided
by Astrolink
D.S. Rosener, J.D. Grant, I.M. McCain, R.L.
Gobbi, Astrolink International, USA; H.L.
Berger, S. Gupta, TRW Space & Electronics,
USA
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1.2
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Broadband Payloads for the Emerging Ka-Band
Market
M. Bever, S. Willoughby, E. Wiswell, K. Ho, S.
Linsky, TRW Space & Electronics, USA
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1.3
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Extending ACTS Operations Through a
University-Based Consortium
R. Bauer, R. Krawczyk, NASA Glenn Research
Center, USA; D. Irwin,
H. Kruse, Ohio University, USA
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1.4
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The Communications System of the German
Multimedia Demonstration Experiment
MEDIS
W. Milcz, P. Rieger, Bosch SatCom,
Germany
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1.5
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EUTELSAT Ka-Band Applications
H.T. Fenech, E. Weller, A. Pujante, E. Lance,
S. Agnelli, E. Feltrin, EUTELSAT, France
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1.6
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Assessment of Joint Scientific Experiments in
the DAVID Mission
A. Paraboni, C. Capsoni, Politecnico di
Milano, Italy; M. Ruggieri, Universita' di
Roma Tor Vergata, Italy; C. Bonifazi,
Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, Italy; M.
Pratesi, CNIT-Parma, Universita' di Roma Tor
Vergata, Italy
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11:00 - 11:30
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Coffee Break
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11:30 - 13:15
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(Portofino Room)
SESSION 2: New and Updated Systems
II
Chairperson: F. Marconicchio, Agenzia
Spaziale Italiana, Italy
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2.1
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Koreasat Ka-Band System for Multimedia
Services
Y.-W. Kwon, C.-W. Kim, Y.-J. Yoon, H. Hwangbo,
Korea Telecom, Korea
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2.2
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NASA Ka-Band Transition Systems for Near
Earth Communications - Capabilities and
Demonstrations
D. Zillig, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center,
USA; M. Burns, J. Brase, ITT Industries,
USA
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2.3
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Ka Band Interorbit Communication System in
Japanese Experiment Module - Control for the RF
Radiation to the ISS
T. Ito, Y. Hasegawa, J. Sakai, F. Kawamata,
NASDA, Japan; K. Kurihara, NEC
Engineering, Japan
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2.4
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Combined Use of Italsat and Globalstar
Satellite Systems for Monitoring and Disaster
Recovery Purposes
M. Luglio, F. Vatalaro, University of Rome
"Tor Vergata", Italy; G. Nicolai, L.
Splendorini, Elsacom, Italy; L. Zuliani,
Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, Italy
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2.5
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Development of Data Relay Test Satellite
(DRTS) Inter-Orbit Communication Equipment (ICE)
Proto-Flight Model (PFM)
S. Kosugi, Y. Sudo, NASDA, Japan; N.
Batori, N. Hotta, MELCO, Japan; M. Amano,
NEC Networks, Japan
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2.6
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Integrated Broadcast Interactive System -
IBIS
J. de la Plaza, Alcatel Espacio,
Spain
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2.7
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ITU-R Studies of Sharing between Space
Systems and Terrestrial Systems in the 25.25-27.5
GHz Band
B. Younes, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center,
USA; J.E. Miller, S.M. Chang, ITT
Industries, USA
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13:15 - 15:30
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Lunch
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15:30 - 17:00
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(Portofino Room)
SESSION 3: Experimental Results
Chairperson: R. Bauer, NASA Glenn
Research Center, USA
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3.1
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Trans-Pacific HDR Satellite Communications
Experiment, Phase-2 Results Summary
E. Hsu, C. Hung, Jet Propulsion Laboratory,
USA; R.desJardins, M. Foster, R. Gilstrap, L.
Chao, NASA Research and Education Network,
USA; M. Gill, H. Tatsumi, National Library
of Medicine and Sapporo Medical University,
Japan; B. Edelson, N. Helm, A. Mac Rae,
George Washington University, USA; N. Kadowaki,
N. Yoshimura, T. Takahashi, Communications
Research Laboratory, Japan; P. Gary, P.Lang, K.
Kranacs, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center,
USA; P. Shopbell, G. Walzer, D. Wellnitz,
California Institute of Technology and
University of Maryland, USA; G. Gargione,
Satellite Systems Consultant, USA
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3.2
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ITALSAT F1 Global Payload Utilisation for
Broadband Communication Application Experiments
V. Schena, G. Losquadro, Alenia Spazio,
Italy
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3.3
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Ka-Band Land-Mobile Satellite Communications
Using ACTS
C. Pike, C. Desormeaux, Industry
Canada-Communications Research Centre,
Canada
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3.4
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A Tele-Education Oriented Experiment Based on
an Integrated Terrestrial/Satellite Network
D. Adami, CNIT-University of Pisa, Italy;
P. Castoldi, CNIT-National Photonic Networks
Laboratory, Italy; M. Marchese,
CNIT-University of Genova, Italy;
A. Morelli, CNIT-University of Parma, Italy;
L.S. Ronga, CNIT-University of Firenze,
Italy
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3.5
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Ka-Band and X-Band Observations of the Solar
Corona Acquired During Superior Conjunctions Using
Interplanetary Spacecraft
D. Morabito, S. Shambayati, S. Finley, D. Fort,
J. Taylor. K. Moyd, Jet Propulsion Laboratory,
USA
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17:00 - 17:30
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Coffee Break
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18:00 - 19:30
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(Portofino Room)
Celebration of the Centennial of Marconi's
First Transatlantic Transmission
Speakers:
F. Gargione, Satellite Systems
Consultant, USA
F. Valdoni, Universita' di Roma Tor
Vergata, Italy
G. Berretta, EUTELSAT, France
F. Marconicchio, Agenzia Spaziale
Italiana, Italy
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19:30
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(Poolside Restaurant of the Grand Hotel
Miramare)
Welcome Cocktail Reception
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Thursday, September 27,
2001
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08:30 - 10:30
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(Portofino Room)
SESSION 4: Propagation
Chairperson: A. Paraboni, Politecnico
di Milano, Italy
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4.1
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Results from Five Years of Rain Rate
Measurements
A. Rocha, University of Aveiro, Portugal;
J.C. Neves, Institute of Telecommunications,
Portugal
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4.2
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Eight Years of ITALSAT Copolar Attenuation
Statistics at Spino d'Adda
A. Paraboni, C. Riva, L. Valbonesi,
Politecnico di Milano, Italy; M. Mauri,
Centro Studi per le Telecomunicazioni Spaziali,
CNR - Politecnico di Milano, Italy
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4.3
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Ka-Band Rain Attenuation Estimation Using
Weather Radar
A. Dissanayake, K.-T. Lin, LMGT, USA
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4.4
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Florida ACTS Diversity Measurements at
Ka-Band
H. Helmken, Florida Atlantic University,
USA; R. Henning, University of South
Florida, USA
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4.5
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Theoretical Versus Empirical Results for Site
Diversity Studies in a Subtropical Region
C. Emrich, Florida Solar Energy Center, USA;
R. Acosta, NASA Glenn Research Center,
USA
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4.6
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Extension of Existing Models for Evaluating
Site Diversity Performance for Rain Fade
Mitigation
J. Stafford, N. Terril, ITT Industries,
USA
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08:30 -10:30
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(Tigullio Room)
SESSION 5: Advances in Components
Chairperson: R. J. Kerczewwski, NASA
Glenn Research Center, USA
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5.1
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CNT - ASI Project: Integration of Multimedia
Services on Satellite
Connected Heterogeneous Networks - CDMA DSP
Multirate Modem - Hardware Architecture and
Implementation
P. Antognoni, E. Sereni, CNIT-University of
Perugia, Italy; S. Carlini, M. Scafi,
Digilab 2000, Italy
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5.2
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A Fully Integrated Multi-Frequency Modulator
Assembly for Ka-Band Multimedia Missions
M. Spinnler, V. Lahr, Bosch SatCom,
Germany
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5.3
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Broadband Packet Switch Processor
S. Mishima, L. Moy-Yee, G. Yee-Madera, E.
Yousefi, TRW Space & Electronics,
USA
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5.4
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Broadband Multibeam FDMA/TDMA Digital
Channelizer/Demodulator
D. Carrozza, E. Homier, R. Jue, TRW Space
& Electronics, USA
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5.5
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Compact Frequency Converters for a Ka-Band
Telecommunications Satellite Payload
F.C. Tramm, TRW Space & Electronics,
USA
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5.6
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Status of New Six-Port Receivers
J.J. Brault, K. Wu, R.G. Bosisio, Ecole
Polytechnique de Montréal, Canada
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5.7
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Ka-Band Dual Linearized Channel Amplifier for
EuroSkyWay Multimedia Satellite
A.-M. Khilla, D. Leucht, Bosch
SatCom, Germany
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5.8
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Ka-Band Redundant and Reconfiguration Matrix
for EuroSkyWay Multimedia Satellite
A.-M. Khilla, J. Niederbäumer, D.
Scharlewsky, J. Schäufler, Bosch SatCom,
Germany
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10:30 -11:00
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Coffee Break
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11:00
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(Portofino Room)
SESSION 6:
Fade Mitigation
Chairperson: H. Helmken, Florida
Atlantic University, USA
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6.1
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Some Optimum Error Control Architecture
Suitable for Correlated Channel by Markov Decision
Process
A. Nugroho, PT Telkom, Indonesia; E.
Indarto, StreamCom, Indonesia
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6.2
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Up-Link Power Control as a Fade Mitigation
Technique to Comply Service Availability
Requirements of the Interface Air of SAGAM at Ka
Band
L. Castanet, J. Lemorton, ONERA, France;
M. Bousquet, SUPAERO, France; B. Garnier,
Alcatel Space Industries, France
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6.3
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Rain Fade Mitigation Scheme for a Regional
GEO Multimedia Satellite Architecture
P. Takats, EMS Technologies, Canada
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6.4
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Performance of Multiple-Site Diversity
Systems Investigated Through Radar Simulations
C. Capsoni, M. D'Amico, M. Lando,
Politecnico di Milano, Italy
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6.5
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A comparison of Uplink Power Control Methods
for Ka-Band Telecommunications Systems
D. Nivens, TRW Space and Electronics,
USA
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6.6
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Evaluation of some Conventional Terminal
Antennas' Performance in Rain at Ka-Band
Frequencies
M.M.Z. Kharadly, R. Ross, University of
British Columbia, Canada
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11:00 - 12:45
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(Tigullio Room)
SESSION 7: Advances in Antennas
Chairperson: N. Kadowaki,
Communications Research Laboratory,
Japan
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7.1
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Developments on Ka-Band Antennas for
Commercial Geostationary Communication Satellites
at Alenia Spazio
R. Battaglia, Agenzia Spaziale Italiana,
Italy; R. Mizzoni, Alenia Spazio,
Italy
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7.2
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Broadband Communications Satellite Antenna
Technology for the Emerging Ka-Band Market
C. Chandler, L. Hoey, D. Hixon, R. Chan, T.
Smigla, L. Wilson, A. Peebles, M. Em,
S. Suleiman, TRW Space & Electronics,
USA
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7.3
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Ka-Band Phased Array System
Characterization
R. Acosta, S. Johnson, O. Sands, NASA Glenn
Research Center, USA; K. Lambert, Analex
Corporation, USA
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7.4
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An Antenna Pointing System for Ka Band
Satellite with Multibeam Coverages
R. Collina, A. Pisano, A. Ritorto, Alenia
Spazio, Italy
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7.5
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Ka-Band Multibeam Active Phased Array
Antenna
S. Takatsu, K. Yamauchi, H. Nakaguro, A.
Akaishi, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation,
Japan;
N. Kadowaki, Communications Research Lab.,
Japan
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7.6
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RF MEMS and their Applications in NASA's
Space Communication Systems
W.D. Williams, G.E. Ponchak, A.J. Zaman, E.G.
Wintucky, J.D.Wilson, M.C. Scardelletti,
R.Q. Lee, H.D. Nguyen, NASA Glenn Research
Center, USA; R.N. Simons, QSS, NASA Glenn
Research Center, USA; C. Kory, Analex
Corporation, NASA Glenn Research Center,
USA
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7.7
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High Rate User Ka-Band Phased Array Antenna
Test Results
A. Caroglanian, K. Perko, S. Seufert,
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, USA; T.
Dod, Swales Aerospace, USA; J.
Warshowsky, Harris Corporation, USA
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12:45 - 14:30
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Lunch
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14:30 - 16:00
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(Portofino Room)
SESSION 8: Protocols I
Chairperson: P. Chitre, Lockheed
Martin Global Telecommunications, USA
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8.1
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Performance of Reliable Multicast Protocols
via Satellite at EHF with Persistent Fades
M. Koyabe, G. Fairhurst, University of
Aberdeen, UK
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8.2
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Network Architectures to Improve the
Performance of the Transport Layer in Satellite
Communications
M. Marchese, CNIT-University of Genoa,
Italy
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8.3
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The Use of TCP/IP Performance Enhancing
Proxies for Regional GEO Multimedia Satellite
Systems
J. Neale, A. Pether, A. Mohsen, P. Takats,
EMS Technologies, Canada; G. Begin,
Université du Québec a'
Montréal, Canada
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8.4
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QoS-Aware Integrated Encoding and Modulation
for Ka-Band Satellite Systems for the Internet
M.A. Bergamo, BBN Technologies, USA
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8.5
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Global Standardization Activities for
Broadband Satellite Systems with Global Focus on
ETSI, DVB, IETF and TIA Activities
H. Skinnemoen, Nera, Norway; H. Tork,
Telia Research, Sweden;
G. Stette, The Norwegian University of Science
and Technology, Norway; E. Laborde, Hughes
Network Systems, USA; G. Fairhurst,
University of Aberdeen, UK
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8.6
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Support of IP Routing and of TCP/IP over
Fast-Switching Geo-Satellite Networks
G. Losquadro, F. Mazzolini, L. Secondiani,
Alenia Spazio, Italy
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14:30 - 16:00
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(Tigullio Room)
Session 9: Architecture I
Chairperson: M. Wittig, ESA / ESTEC,
The Nedherlands
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9.1
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Parametric Report of Interference in Ka-Band
Multiple-Beam Broadband Satellite Payload
Architectures
S. Sleight, F. Toth, M. Thorburn, M.
Fashano, Space Systems/Loral, USA
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9.2
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Ka-Band Satellite Payload Considerations
J. A. Mazzei, The Aerospace, USA; A.
Bartko, Defense Information Systems Agency,
USA
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9.3
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Emulation of Circuit Oriented Satellite
Systems
G. Albertengo, CNIT-Politecnico di Torino,
Italy
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9.4
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Development Status of On-Board Processing
Technology for a Space Based High-Data-Rate
Internet
N. Kadowaki, N. Yoshimura, M. Nakao, Y. Ogawa,
N. Nishinaga, Communications Research
Laboratory, Japan
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9.5
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On Board Processing Payload Architectures for
Satellite Multimedia Services
R. Giubilei, R. Novello, A. Pisano, Alenia
Spazio, Italy
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9.6
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A Control Architecture for Short-and
Medium-Term Bandwidth Allocation in Satellite
Channels with Fading
R. Bolla, F. Davoli, University of Genoa,
Italy; N. Celandroni, E. Ferro, CNUCE-CNR,
Italy;
M. Marchese, CNIT-University of Genoa,
Italy
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14:00 - 18:00
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(Room A)
IX CEPIT Meeting: ITALSAT Propagation
Experiments
Chairperson: A. Pawlina, CNR-CSTS,
Italy
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16:00 - 16:30
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Coffee Break
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16:30 - 18:15
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(Portofino Room)
SESSION 10: Protocols II
Chairperson: F. Davoli, Universita'
di Genova, Italy
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10.1
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Resource Management with the Connectionless
IP-Dedicated Satellite Access Scheme
T. Zein, I. Buret, S. Combes, S. Josset,
Alcatel Space Industries, France
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10.2
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Use of Multicarrier-CDMA Techniques for
Variable-Bit-Rate Transmission System Over
Geo-Stationary Satellite Networks
C. Sacchi, G. Gera, C. S. Regazzoni,
University of Genoa, Italy
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10.3
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Validation of IP-Telephony over EuroSkyWay
Nertwork
A. Sánchez, Telefonica R&D,
Spain; H. Cruickshank, University of Surrey,
UK; F. Carducci, Alenia Spazio, Italy;
B. Carro, Universidad de Valladolid,
Spain
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10.4
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Interoperability Challenges for Ka-Band
Satellite Systems
P. Chitre, P. Inukai, Lockheed Martin Global
Telecommunications, USA
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10.5
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Delivery of QoS Sensitive Mobile Services
over an IP-Based Satellite Network Complemented
with Wireless Terrestrial Components
C. Tocci, P. Conforto, G. Losquadro, Alenia
Spazio, Italy; F. Fedi, Space Software
Italia, Italy
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10.6
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A Service and System Simulator for the
EuroSkyWay Network
J. Rammer, M. Conte, F. Schlapansky,
Siemens, Austria ; A. Pandolfi, V.
Podda, Alenia Spazio, Italy
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10.7
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A Generalized Air Interface as a Potential
Space-to-Ground Standard
H. Berger, M. Bever, R. Jue, TRW Space &
Electronics, USA
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16:30 - 18:00
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(Tigullio Room)
SESSION 11: Architecture II
Chairperson: F. Valdoni, Universita'
di Roma Tor Vergata, Italy
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11.1
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Satellite Communications for Aeronautical
Applications: Recent Research and Development
Results
R. J. Kerczewski, NASA Glenn Research
Center, USA
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11.2
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Payload Switch Control in a Ka-Band Processed
Payload
C. Hare, Astrolink International,
USA
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11.3
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Preventive and Reactive Congestion Control in
Geosynchronous Satellite-Switched ATM Networks:
Sketch of an Analysis Methodology
R. L. Gobbi, Astrolink International,
USA
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11.4
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Analysis of Logon Time in Satellite
Networks
A. Iuoras, EMS Technologies, Canada
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11.5
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CNIT-ASI Project: Integration of Multimedia
Services on Satellite Connected Heterogeneous
Networks - CDMA DSP Multirate Modem. CDMA
Multi-User Reception
L.S. Ronga, CNIT-University of Florence,
Italy
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11.6
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DSP-based CDMA Satellite Modem: a Low
Complexity Acquisition and Tracking Algorithm
A. Conti, D. Dardari University of
Bologna, Italy
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20:00 - 23:00
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(Club Restaurant Covo di Nord Est)
RECEPTION AND DINNER
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Friday, September 28,
2001
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09:00 - 10:30
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(Portofino Room)
SESSION 12: Ground Systems I
Chairperson: J. King, Communications
Research Centre, Canada
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12.1
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Conceptual Design of the Ground Segment for
Gigabit Internet Satellite Network
N. Yoshimura, N. Kadowaki, M. Nakao, Y. Ogawa, N.
Nishinaga, Communications Research Laboratory,
Japan
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12.2
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Rapid Pedestal Calibration for Transportable
Earth Stations
K. Willey, University of Technology Sydney,
Australia
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12.3
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Flexible DVB RCS Terminal Implementation
J. Gilderson, T. Mascioli, M. Sprigings,
SpaceBridge Semiconductor, Canada
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12.4
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Radiation Safety for Small Ka-Band Satellite
Interactive Terminals
A. Correnti, Lockheed Martin Management and Data
Systems, USA
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12.5
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Feasibility of Nonlinear Transmitters for
Ka-Band SIT ODUs
E. Guetre, B. Kocay, W.
Strecko, J.L. Fikart, NII Norsat
International, Canada
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12.6
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Universal Type Approvals for Ka-band Ground
Equipment
R.L. Brooker, Andrew, USA
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10:30 - 11:00
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Coffee Break
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11:00 - 12:00
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(Portofino Room)
SESSION 13: Ground Systems II
Chairperson: F. Marconicchio, Agenzia
Spaziale Italiana, Italy
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13.1
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Advances in Broadband Satellite Gateways and
Terminals
H. Skinnemoen, Nera, Norway
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13.2
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Aspects of Cost Effective Broadband
Interactive Ka Band Satellite Terminal Design
T.P. McGree, Raytheon, USA
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13.3
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ESA's Technology Research for Ka-band Ground
Antennae Design
A. Cozzani, ESA/ESOC, Germany; P. Emde,
MAN Technologies, Germany
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13.4
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Frequency Tracking Experiments for the FedSat
Ka Band Satellite
S. Reisenfeld, E. Aboutanios, University of
Technology Sydney, Australia
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12:00 - 13:00
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(Portofino Room)
SESSION 14: Financing and Marketing
Chairperson: F. Gargione, Satellite
Systems Consultant, USA
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14.1
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Feasibility Analysis and Financing Strategy
in Multimedia Ka-Band Satellite Projects
M. Spagnulo, F. Nasini, Alenia Spazio,
Italy
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14.2
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Role Models for Ka-Band Satellites
W.L. Morgan, Communications Center
Consultant, USA
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14.3
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Ka-Band Systems & Services for the
Broadband Access Market
J. Wakeling, Ignite Broadcast &
Satellite Communications, UK
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14.4
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Success Factors for Broadband Satellite
Systems
R.J. Rusch, The TA Group, USA
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13:00 - 13:15
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(Portofino Room)
Closing Remarks
Speakers:
F. Valdoni, Universita' di Roma Tor Vergata,
Italy
F. Marconicchio, Agenzia Spaziale
Italiana, Italy
F. Gargione, Satellite Systems
Consultant, USA
Announcement of date and location of the next
Conference
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13:15 - 15:00
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Lunch
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