As you browse our program, make time in your schedule to attend these sessions. They are open to all SATELLITE registrants, giving you the maximum opportunity to connect with the SATELLITE community. Browse the online program and filter by pass, topic, and more to start building your schedule to make the most of your time!
The Tech Forum will now take place in the exhibit hall! The programming is comprised of panel sessions and forums focused on satellite product development, how vendors are meeting the increasing performance needs for the customer, and the satellite industry’s latest engineering breakthroughs. These sessions serve as both a helpful guide to understanding the products and services you will encounter when exploring our exhibit hall show floor, and a valuable source of intel for those seeking in-depth explorations of new satellite and space technologies.
Tuesday, March 11, 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Enabling Antenna Design Innovation Without the Unforced Errors
A new space environment needs new antenna technology. While we have seen a number of developments in this arena over recent years, a rise in next generation satellite technology means the ground segment needs to innovate more than ever before to cope with multi-orbits and cloud technology, amongst other complexities. New antenna technology is being introduced to respond to this changing landscape however much of it comes with new complexities and the potential for error. This session will discuss the challenges, complexities, and opportunities arising for antenna design. It will attempt to answer a couple of pressing questions such as: How can the industry balance the need for innovation with the risk of introducing too much complexity and consequently errors? Will some of these changes give way to a more level playing field for antenna manufacturers? How can we ensure better industry coordination?
Moderator: Nicole Robinson, DataPath, Inc.
John Corrigan, Hughes, An EchoStar Company
Joakim Espeland, QuadSAT
Bill Milroy, ThinKom
Amir Yafe, Gilat Satellite Networks
Wednesday, March 12, 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Open APIs & Ground Station Interoperability
Interoperability is crucial for the efficient and flexible operation of satellite communication networks and will allow the satellite industry to advance to its full potential. While standardized frameworks like the Digital Intermediate Frequency Interoperability (DIFI) consortium address this issue, manufacturers also need to be truly open about their “Open APIs.” This session will cover both the importance of DIFI, and truly open APIs, and provide a “What if?” vision of the industry if true interoperability were to be achieved.
Moderator: Dan Ojennes, ARKA
Dr. Amina Boubendir, Airbus Defence and Space
Paul Klassen, Kymeta Corporation
Ahsun Murad, Optimal Satcom
Dr. Blad Stavropoulos, Intellian Technologies, Inc.