ASMS-TF The Task Force on Advanced Satellite Mobile Systems

1. ASMS-TFThe Task Force on Advanced Satellite Mobile Systems Prof. Giovanni E. Corazza ASMS-TF Vice-Chairman DEIS/ARCES – University of Bologna EMPS 2002 – Baveno, Sep. 25-26, 2002 S S M M S S A A F F T T

2. Mobile SatComs in the 1990’s • The days of enthusiasm: mass market MSS systems • Generally based on LEO, MEO, HEO constellations • Very large investments • Technical achievements: • Medium-scale manufacturing of satellites • Large satellite constellations launch and management • Commercial, regulatory, and standards issues: • Business cases scaled on millions of users • Terminals size, cost, and availability • Tariffs and regulatory aspects • Lack of a widespread common standard to ensure large market base • On-going success stories: • Niche (high-value) markets: maritime, aeronautics, land transportation, emergency networks, GSM/GPRS over satellite systems Quest for a strong, coordinated approach for the 2000’s

3. ASMS-TF: Foundation • ASMS-TF: born from a joint intiative of the European Commission (EC) and of the European Space Agency (ESA) • Inaugural meeting: 1-2 March 2001, ESTEC, Noordwijk • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) • Mission statement • Objectives • Programme of work • Task force structure • Mission • The Task Force is an industry-led, independent body,uniquely committed through the building of cross-industry consensus to the successfulintroduction and development of advanced mobile satellite communications systems and services(including 3G and beyond). • Task force membership • Working procedures • Group deliverables • Intellectual property rights

4. ASMS-TF: Objectives • To develop a vision for ASMS systems and their role in future communication networks • To promote the growth of satellite mobile systems • To identify business opportunities arising from convergence of satellite mobile systems with other networks • To develop a co-ordinated approach on regulatory aspects to facilitate market access, licensing and the availability of adequate spectrum • To support the co-ordination of on-going and future research and development efforts, and to provide inputs to EC, ESA and others in support of future satellite mobile development • To assess the markets for advanced satellite mobile systems, identify user requirements, and develop relevant business models • To identify the technological requirements for advanced satellite mobile systems, taking into account the convergence of satellite mobile and with other networks such as mobile cellular, packet data (internet, messaging), navigation and broadcasting • To identify the standards needed to ensure the development of advanced satellite mobile systems, and to facilitate the convergence with other networks • To provide a forum to consolidate the results of relevant EC and ESA sponsored projects, to identify common interests, and possible areas for co-operation

5. ASMS-TF: Structure STRUCTURE: Steering Panel and 6 Working Groups • Steering Panel • Chairman: Emanuele D’Andria (Telespazio) • Vicechairman: Giovanni E. Corazza (University of Bologna) • WG1-R&D [Lead by University of Bologna] • OBJECTIVE: Confirm the technical programme for the near term scenario and ensure that the R&D requirements for the long term are actioned • WG2-Markets [Lead by ASPI] • OBJECTIVE: Develop the market opportunities identified in the ASMS-TF Vision Document • WG3-Trials [Lead by ASPI] • OBJECTIVE: Develop a practical programme of trials and demonstrations • WG4-Regulation [Lead by Telespazio] • OBJECTIVE: Address the regulatory barriers to the development and implementation of Advanced Mobile Services • WG5-Standards [Lead by Teledesic] • OBJECTIVE: Establish and implement a strategy on Standards • WG6-Publicity [Lead by Inmarsat] • OBJECTIVE: Develop external relations and outside recognition of ASMS-TF

6. Laben S.p.A. • MAGNA MI Developments Austria AG & Co KG • Nera Satcom • Norwegian Centre for Telemedicine • QinetiQ Ltd. • Radiocommunications Agency (UK) • SAIT-STENTO • SES Global • Space Engineering S.p.A. • Space Hellas • Telecom Italia Lab S.p.A. • Teledesic Communications Spain, S.L. • Telenor Broadband • Telespazio S.p.A. • Thrane & Thrane • Thuraya Satellite • University of Bologna • University of Bradford • University of Rome "La Sapienza" • University of Rome "Tor Vergata" • University of Surrey • ELSACOM S.p.A. • ESYS plc • Eutelsat • Fokker Space B.V. • France Telecom R&D • Global Radio S.A. • Hispasat • Hughes Network Systems • IABG • ICO Global Comm’s • Indra Espacio • Inmarsat Limited • INTEGRASYS S.A. • Italian Space Agency (ASI) • Agilent Technologies Belgium • Alcatel Bell Space N.V. • Alcatel Space Industries • Alenia Spazio • Ascom Systec AG • Astrium S.A.S. • Astrium GmbH • Centro Ricerche Fiat • CNES • Connexion by Boeing • DaimlerChrysler AG • DLR (Institute of Communications & Navigation) • EADS ASMS-TF: Membership INCLUDING: manufacturers, operators, service providers, research organisations, academic institutions, mobile industry specialists, agencies • Advisors • European Commission (EC) • European Space Agency (ESA) • Full members (as of July 12, 2002): 49 …and counting!

7. ASMS-TF: Achievements • Forum: 9 meetings in 1.5 years (next: Copenhagen, Nov. 7-8, 2002), average attendance 40-50 persons • Documents: • ASMS-TF Vision Document • ASMS-TF Report on Technology Direction and R&D Requirements • ASMS-TF Commercial Report • ASMS-TF Satellite Mobile System Architecture Report • Interaction and liaison with SAP REG (Satellite Action Plan Regul. Group) • Support to Joint ESA/EC Task Force • Protection of 2.5/2.6 GHz MSS spectrum allocation (ECC/ERO) • FP6: Call for Ideas, Expression of Interest (OSMOSYS)

8. OSMOSYS • Description • OSMOSYS is a proposal for an FP6 Integrated Project encompassing all aspects of mobile satellite communications, open to and integrated with other networks for mobile/fixed service provision, such as satellite/terrestrial broadcasting systems, satellite navigation/positioning systems, fixed satellite broadband systems, terrestrial cellular systems • Duration • OSMOSYS will cover the period 2003-2006 (FP6) • Ranking • OSMOSYS ranked high in the EoI classification, mainly due to critical mass and ambition • Rationale • FP6 will fund significantly fewer projects than FP5 • Proposal success rate will be very low • Real resource/capability integration is a must • The Task Force is the ideal forum for integrated project incubation • The OSMOSYS drafting group will meet on Oct 9 in Bologna (Italy)

9. ASMS-TF: Current Priorities • R&D • Develop innovative technology solutions through R&D activities co-ordinated with relevant EC and ESA programmes. • ESA - ARTES CFI: respond by Sep. 30 • EC - IST 2002 (Nov 4-6): participate to the “Networking in the sky” session • Regulatory actions: • Retention & utilisation of current MSS & SDAB allocations; extension of current L Band MSS allocation; forecasting longer term spectrum requirements. • Standards: • Ensuring that standards development activity allows for the satellite dimension, and that standards are open. • Markets & business • Demonstrate the advanced mobile satcom business case. • System architecture • Combine broadcast, point-to-point and navigation systems to provide a complete range of mobile services (e.g. for personal users, vehicle telematics applications, 3G terrestrial networks). • Publicity • Develope awareness of future mobile satellite capabilities; engaging with interested players (e.g. terrestrial network operators, vehicle manufacturers).

10. ASMS-TF on-line • ASMS-TF e-mail: asms@xe.estec.esa.nl • ASMS-TF website: http://www.cordis.lu/ist/ka4/mobile/proclu/c/satcom/satcom.htm • Available documents: • ASMS-TF Vision Document • ASMS-TF Report on Technology Direction and R&D Requirements • ASMS-TF Satellite Mobile System Architecture Report • ASMS-TF MoU • …this presentation