Space Communications, Navigation and Earth Observation Systems in the 5G Era
25th Ka and Broadband Conference - Program
The 25th Ka and Broadband Communications Conference will be held in Sorrento, Italy, from September 30th through October 2nd, 2019
The 25th Ka Conference technical sessions and panels under the joint conference theme of Space Communications, Navigation and Earth Observation System in the 5G Era, will focus on
Satellite Challenges and Disruptive Changes in the 5G Era.
The conference will look at the evolution of telecommunication, navigation and Earth observation satellite systems; integration
with the future 5G terrestrial networks; constellation and small satellite evolution; optical communications and extension of
the 5G network to near Earth, lunar and deep space environments in support of human exploration; the latest results
in propagation research at Ka, Q/V and higher bands; navigation applications such as vehicle autonomy; wideband data
backhaul from scientific and remote sensing and the challenges of spectrum, interference and orbital debris management.
Highlights of the 25th Ka and Broadband Conference:
Badri Younes
Deputy Associate Administrator, Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN), NASA HQ, USA
Technological Innovations in Space Communications
The keynote speech will focus on the interoperable space and how Ka-band is slated to play a major role in enabling it and meeting the Aerospace Industry’s need for 5G. Badri will talk about compatibility in space and new Ka-band radios that will allow users to roam in space.
- Interoperable Space and Enabling Technology and Capabilities
Moderator: Badri Younes, Deputy Associate Administrator, Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN), NASA HQ, USA - Optical Communications
Moderator: Pete Vrotsos, Director, Satellite Programs, ZIN Technologies Inc., USA - High accuracy, authentication, precise timing: key GNSS enablers of future integrated applications
Moderator: Marco Lisi, Special Advisor to ESA, The Netherlands and Chief Technical Advisor to the European GNSS Agency - The Disruptive Impact of 5G and Other New Technologies
Moderator: Chris Hoeber, CFH Engineering, USA (Consultant for the Communications Satellite Industry)
Philip McAlister
Director of the Commercial Spaceflight Division at NASA, HQ, USA
Space Technologies Supporting Aviation
Chair: Naoto Kadowaki, Vice President, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Japan
An open forum of researchers performing propagation campaigns with the Aldo Paraboni payload and other satellite payloads at Q/V bands and beyond.
ABSTRACT DUE
April 15, 2019
May 10, 2019
KA Notification of Acceptance
May 27, 2019
June 28, 2019
KA Final Paper due
July 26, 2019
August 30, 2019
Information & Inquiries should be directed to:
the Ka Conference Technical Program Co-Chairs at rtgedney59@gmail.com and at franco.marconicchio@gmail.com
the Joint Conference Organization at organizingcommittee@kaconf.org
