Detailed Technical Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Sunday , September 25



9:00-10:30 - Room Auditorium Bachelet
Session COL1 'Colloquium: Future Directions for Satellite Communications - Challenges 1' -
Moderated by M. BOUSQUET, SUPAERO, France

Colloquium Introduction

Future Satellite Communications Visions
Barry G. Evans, CCSR, University of Surrey, United Kingdom

Technology Trends & Research Needs
Oscar Del Rio Herrera, ESA/ESTEC, The Netherlands

Role & Status of Standards
Harald Skinnemoen, ANSUR, Norway

Regulatory Issues
Francois Rancy, Agence Nationale des Fréquences, France



11:00-12:00 - Room Auditorium Bachelet
Session COL2 'Colloquium: Future Directions for Satellite Communications - Challenges 2'
Moderated by M. BOUSQUET, SUPAERO, France

Markets Perspectives
Pacome Revillon, Euroconsult, France

PFI/PPP: A New and Innovative Approach for Financing Space Projects
Jean-Francois Gambart, EADS Space Services, France

Japan Views on Future Directions
Yoshiaki Suzuki, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan



12:00-13:00 - Room Auditorium Bachelet
Session COL3 'Colloquium: Future Directions for Satellite Communications - Dual Use and Military Communications' -
Moderated by D. LEBOULCHCNES, France

An Example of Dual Use System Architecture in Ka-band
Didier LeBoulch, CNES, France

One-stop-Shop Service Provision for Secure Communications Service
Paul Millington, Paradigm Secure Communications, United Kingdom

XSTAR: Evolution of an X-Band Commercial Communications Satellite System
Denis J. Curtin, XTAR LLC., USA



14:00-16:00 - Room Auditorium Bachelet
Session COL4 'Colloquium: Future Directions for Satellite Communications - Broadband Applications'
Moderated by S. KOTA, Harris Corporation, USA

Satellite Networks for Multimedia: QoS Considerations
Sastri Kota, Harris Corp., USA

The SatLabs Initiative: Leading the DVB-RCS Standard to Success
Xavier Lobao, ESA/ESTEC, The Netherlands

SATLYNX Broadband Services via Satellite
Paul Heinerscheid, SATLYNX, Luxembourg

Twister: A Widespread European Deployment of (Sat + WiFi) Services
Bernard Laurent, EADS Astrium, France

The IPSTAR System Challenges
Paiboon Panuwattanawong, Shin Satellite Public Company Ltd., Thailand



16:30-18:30 - Room Auditorium Bachelet
Session COL5 'Colloquium: Future Directions for Satellite Communications - Mobile Applications' 
Moderated by G. E. CORAZZA, University of Bologna, DEIS/ARCES, Italy

Digital Multimedia Broadcasting: the Emerging Opportunity
Giovanni Emanuele Corazza, University of Bologna, DEIS/ARCES, Italy

Evolution of Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service
Robert David Briskman, Sirius Satellite Radio, USA

Convergence of Satellite and Cellular Technologies for Efficient Mobile Broadcast Service Delivery
Nicolas Chuberre, Alcatel Alenia Space, France

Satellite DMB System and Service in Korea
Ho-Jin Lee, ETRI, South Korea

Broadband Mobile Services: from Telecommunications to Broadcasting
Antonio Arcidiacono, Eutelsat, France

Round Table Discussions and Colloquium Wrap-up
Michel Bousquet, SUPAERO, France



Monday, September 26



9:00-10:30 - Room Auditorium Bachelet
Session OPEN: Welcome and Opening Ceremony

Welcome Speeches:

- Frank Gargione, 11th Ka and Broadband Communications Conference General Chair, 

  Satellite  Systems Consultant, USA

- Thomas Butash, ICSSC-2005 General Chair, BAE Systems, USA

- Enrico Saggese, 2005 Joint Conference Executive Chair, Finmeccanica, Italy

- Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, Chairman and CEO , Finmeccanica, Italy

- Hon. Walter Veltroni, Major of Rome, Italy

- Hon. Piero Marrazzo, President of the Region of Lazio, Italy

- Hon. Mario Landolfi, Minister of Communications, Italy



11:00-13:00 - Room Auditorium Bachelet
Session PLEN: Joint Plenary Session
Moderated by E. SAGGESE, Finmeccanica, Italy

- Rick Fleeter, CEO, AeroAstro, USA
- Gen. Pietro Finocchio, Director General, TELEDIFE, Ministry of Defense, Italy
- Saverio Strati, CEO, Avio, Italy
- Fabio Pistella, President, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Italy
- Giuseppe Veredice, CEO, Telespazio, Italy
- Sergio Vetrella, President, Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI), Italy
- Giuseppe Viriglio, European Program Director General, European Space Agency (ESA),    France
- Akiho Yamahura, Director General, Spatial Unit, Mitsubishi Corp., Japan



15:00-17:00 - Room Auditorium Bachelet

Session KA1: Mobile Broadband Services
Chaired by F. VATALARO, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Italy

K000107
Broadband Connectivity to Aircraft and Passengers - a Progress Report
M. de La Chapelle, Connexion by Boeing, USA

K000089
Satellite Link Extension in Railway Tunnels: System Design and Modulation Techniques Analysis
P. Conforto, A. Miglietta, G. Losquadro, Alcatel Alenia Space SpA, Italy

K000082
Improved Multi Service Traffic Modelling and Satellite System Dimensioning for Collectively Mobile User Groups
M. Holzbock, O. Lücke, TriaGnoSys GmbH, Germany

K000020
The United States Department of Defense and Ka-band: Can a Relationship Re-emerge?
J. A. Mazzei, The Aerospace Corp., USA, S. Mittal, Defense Information Systems Agency, USA

K000055
A Best Practice Model for Deploying Wi-Fi On-Board
M. Le Saux, C. Dubuc, PointShot Wireless, Canada

K000026
The Business Case for Aeronautical InFlight Telecom Services
M. De Sanctis, Ericsson Telecomunicazioni SpA, Italy, M. Werner, TriaGnoSys GmbH, Germany, P. Febvre, Inmarsat, United Kingdom, F. Y. Hu, University of Bradford, United Kingdom

K000021
Satcom-On-The-Move Broadband Mobile Satellite Terminals in Ku-Band and Ka-Band Operation
T. Shroyer, General Dynamics C4 Systems, USA



15:00-17:00 - Room Barelli A (K)

Session PAN1 'Panel 1: The Impact of HDTV Transmission on the Satellite Industry'
Moderated by R. RUSCH, TelAstra Inc., USA

Laurent Valignon, Vice President,  AON Explorer, France

Thomas Wrede, Vice President Product Management, SES ASTRA, Luxembourg

David M. Brown, Director Business Development, Lockheed Martin Corp., USA

Olivier Coste, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Business Development,  Alcatel Alenia Space, France


15:00-17:00 - Room Giovanni XXIII

Session MOD1 'Modulation and Coding 1'

Chaired by A. DUVERDIER, CNES, France and F. DE POLI, Stellar Solutions Aerospace, Italy

I000177

Simple Regenerative Repeating Process for Broadband Communication Satellite

T. Yamazato, Nagoya University, Japan, A. Ogawa, Meijo University, Japan

I000186

Prediction of QoS in Mobile Satellite Systems Using FEC and Interleavers

A. Heuberger, M. Breiling, Fraunhofer-Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, Germany

I000160

Integrated Packet Level FEC Coding for Bulk Data Transfer over Satellite Networks

G. Akkor, J. S. Baras, M. Hadjitheodosiou, University of Maryland at College Park, USA

I000194

On 2-D Reed-Solomon Packet-Level FEC and Its Use in SDMB

M. Chipeta, L. Fan, B. G. Evans, CCSR, University of Surrey, United Kingdom, M. Karaliopoulos, Teltel SA, Greece


15:00-17:00 - Room Pio XII

Session PSYS1 'Payload Systems 1'

Chaired by F. COROMINA, ESA, The Netherlands and S. TAYLOR, EADS Astrium, United Kingdom

I000113

Future Trends in On-Board Payload Subsystems: a Systemic View-point

P. Angeletti , European Space Agency, The Netherlands, M. Lisi, Telespazio SpA, Italy

I000148

BEAM*LINK® Processors for Communication Satellites – ANIK F2 Application

A. Malarky, G. Healy, COM DEV Ltd., Canada, J. King, Communications Research Centre Canada, Canada

I000269

Advances Payload For Multibeam Satellites that Support Highdate Rate Broadband Global Area Network

M. J. Mallison, R. K. Gill, S.A. Curtis, R. S. Manku, EADS Astrium, United Kingdom

I000244

Next Generation Communications Payload Systems Overview

L. Dayaratna, P. Rawicz, L. Ramos, R. McCann, M. Marchi, Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems, USA


15:00-17:00 - Room Benedetto XV A

Session MIL1 'Military Satellite Communications 1'

Chaired by N. KARABUDAK, Lockheed Martin Corporation, USA and T. BUTASH, BAE Systems, USA

I000265

Transforming Sitcom Bent-Pipes to Mitigate Jamming

L. Yen, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, USA

I000234

The XTAR System

D. J. Curtin, C. Westerhoff, XTAR, LLC, USA

I000128

REMUS a New Communication System to Support European Military and Homeland Security Mission

B. Troy, C. Michel, B. Chene, EADS Astrium SAS, France

I000163

Advances in Bandwidth Management

A. H. Rana, Arrowhead Global Solutions, USA


15:00-17:00 - Room Torlonia

Session NET1 'Network and Resource Management 1'

Chaired by S. KIMURA, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan and

S. COMBES, Alcatel Space, France

I000147
MAC and Encapsulation Efficiency of Satellite DVB using Fade Mitigation Techniques
O. Lücke, A. Jahn, TriaGnoSys GmbH, Germany, R. Schweikert, T. Wörz, Audens ACT GmbH, Germany, R. Rinaldo, ESA, The Netherlands

I000048

Contention Resolution Diversity Slotted Aloha Plus Demand Assignment (CRDSA-DA): an Enhanced MAC Protocol for Satellite Access Packet Networks

O. Del Rio Herrero, E. Casini, R. De Gaudenzi, ESA, The Netherlands

I000254

Programmable Active Networking supporting Next Generation Multimedia Services in Satellite Networks

W. Fritsche, K. Mayer, IABG, Germany, P. Kirstein, S. Bhatti, L. Sacks, S. Zachariadis, UCL, United Kingdom

I000037

Satellite Network Transport Architecture (SaNTA)

E. Kristiansen, European Space Agency, The Netherlands, A. Nuñes, Skysoft Portugal, J. Brazio,

A. Zúquete, Instituto de Telecomunicações, Portugal


15:00-17:00 - Room Pio XI

Session ISL1 'Intersatellite Links 1'

Chaired by B. LAURENT, EADS Astrium, France and J. GAYRAD, Alcatel Space, France

I000040

Optical Inter-Satellite Links for SkyLAN Clusters of Broadband Communications satellites

J-D. Gayrard, Alcatel Space, France, G. Baister, Contraves Space AG, Switzerland, M. Molina Cobos, GMV SA, Spain, A. Cotellessa, ESA-ESTEC, The Netherlands

I000218

Study on UWB for Inter-satellite Links in Formation Flying-ICSSC-new

Xu H., Wu S.-Q, Univercity of Electronic Science and Technology of China, China (PRC)

I000280

In-Orbit Verification of Laser Communication Terminals

R. Lange, B. Smutny, Tesat-Spacecom, Germany

I000081

A Ring-Based Layered Space Communication Infrastructure

L. Shi, S-W. Lu, Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China (PRC)



17:30-19:30 - Room Auditorium Bachelet
Session KA2: Ground Systems
Chaired by R. GEDNEY, Efficient Channel Coding, USA

K000001
A Reflector Antenna for Operation in Rain at mm-Wavelengths
M. Kharadly, T. Street, R. Ross, University of British Columbia, Canada

K000015
ESA's Roadmap to Ka-Band Support for Space Research Missions - the Smart-1 Experience
M. Lanucara, E. Vassallo, R. Maddé, European Space Agency, Germany

K000017
Low Profile Antenna Products for Rail and Aeronautical Satcom
M. W. Shelley, J. Vazquez, ERA Technology Ltd., United Kingdom

K000024
Ka-Band Mobile Terminal
M. Barakat, S. Sharma, G. Bistyak, L. Shafai, F. Franczyk, InfoMagnetics Technologies Corp., Canada

K000064
The Software Radio-Based L*IP Satellite Gateway
M. Schmidt, O. Koudelka, J. Ebert, H. Schlemmer, S. Kastner, W. Taschner, TU Graz, Austria, W. Gappmair, W. Kogler, Joanneum Research, IAST, Austria

K000068
Development of a Ka Band Transportable IOT System for the Anik F2 ka Band Payload
K. Skublics, H. Doepner, Telesat Canada, Canada

K000095
Definition of a Hierarchical Network Management Architecture for a Multi Sub-Network SkyPlexNet System
S. Buratti, G. Tomasicchio, Alcatel Alenia Space SpA, Italy


17:30-19:30 - Room Barelli A (K)

Session PAN2 'Panel 2: Steps that Satellite Manufacturing Industry can take to Improve Satellite Reliability'

Moderated by R. RUSCH, TelAstra Inc., USA

Chris Hoeber, Sr. Vice President,  Program Management & Systems Engineering, Space Systems/Loral, USA

Jonathan F. Binkley, Aerospace Corporation, USA

David Todd, Airclaims, United Kingdom

Jean-Francois Charrier, Head of Marketing,  Telecommunication Satellites Sales and Marketing, EADS Astrium, France

Olivier Coste, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Business Development,  Alcatel Alenia Space, France

Xavier Lacombe, AON Explorer, France

Martin  Halliwell, Chief Technology Officer, SES ASTRA, Luxembourg

Barry Noakes, Chief Technical Officer, Commercial Space Systems, Lockheed Martin Corp., USA


17:30-19:30 - Room Giovanni XXIII

Session MOD2 'Modulation and Coding 2' 

Chaired by T. YAMAZATO, Nagoya University, Japan and L. ERUP, EMS Technologies Canada Ltd., Canada

I000145

Low-Density Parity-Check Codes for the Transport Layer of Satellite Broadcast

C. Di, H. Ernst, Deutsches Zentrum fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR), Germany, E. Paolini, S. Coletto,

M. Chiani, University of Bologna, Italy

I000042

Max/max* Operation Replacement to Improve the DVB-RCS Turbo Decoder

S. Papaharalabos, P. Sweeney, B. G. Evans, CCSR, University of Surrey, United Kingdom

I000250

Packet Layer FEC for SDMB Services

R. Firrincieli, G. Albertazzi, G. E. Corazza, A. Vanelli-Coralli, University of Bologna, DEIS/ARCES, Italy

I000273

Interferences and Performances of New Communications Satellite Systems

X. Deplancq, F. Cornet, F. Lacoste, A. Duverdier, CNES, France


17:30-19:30 - Room Pio XII

Session PSYS2 'Payload Systems 2'

Chaired by F. COROMINA, ESA, The Netherlands and S. TAYLOR, EADS Astrium, United Kingdom

I000228

Interactive Service Validation trials with SkyPlexNet/HB6 network system

G.Pastore , R.Winkler, Alcatel Alenia Space SpA, Italy

I000033

Ka Band Transponder Experiment (KaTE) On-Board the SMART-1 Spacecraft. First year in-orbit results

P. McManamon, European Space Agency, The Netherlands


17:30-19:30 - Room Benedetto XV A

Session MIL2 'Military Satellite Communications 2'

Chaired by  N. KARABUDAK, Lockheed Martin Corporation, USA and T. BUTASH, BAE Systems, USA

I000262

DoD SATCOM IP Modem Standard

A. C. Bartko, Defense Information Systems Agency, USA, P. Chitre, ViaSat, USA, R. Gedney,  Efficient Channel Coding, USA

I000126

Benefits of Satellite Based Services to Network Centric Operations

C. Michel, B. Troy, B. Laurent, EADS Astrium SAS, France


17:30-19:30 - Room Orsini

Session NET2 'Network and Resource Management 2'

Chaired by S. KIMURA, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan and

S. COMBES, Alcatel Space, France

I000130
Routing Techniques for Ad-hoc Space Networks
M. Berioli, L. Rosati, DLR, Germany, G. Reali, University of Perugia, Italy

I000176

Priority-based Adaptive Shortest Path Routing for IP over LEO Satellite Networks

Ö. Korçak, F. Alagöz, Boğaziçi University, Turkey

I000255
A MAC Scheduling Mechanism in SkyplexNet Satellite Networks
G. Ciccarese, M. De Blasi, C. Palazzo, L. Patrono, University of Lecce, Italy,
G. Tomasicchio, Alcatel Alenia Space SpA, Italy

I000091
DOCSIS Over Satellite at Ka Band

R. A. Wilson, ViaSat, Inc., USA  


17:30-19:30 - Room Pio XI

Session DRL1 'Data Relay'

Chaired by J. GAYRARD, Alcatel Space, France and B. LAURENT, EADS Astrium, France

I000124
A Proposed Data Relay Infrastructure in Europe After Artemis in Orbit Validation
B. Chene, C. Michel, B. Laurent, EADS Astrium, France

I000072

Autonomy of the Second Generation Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) Its Implications on users’ spacecraft and operations

M. Toral, R. Zaleski, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, USA, C. A. Bénet, Orbital Sciences Corporation, USA, D. Bender, M. Romanoski, Boeing Space and Intelligence Systems, USA, M. Antholzner, D. Perry, White Sands Complex, USA

I000164
Dynamic Resource Allocation for an IP-based Communications Network Supporting Space Exploration
H. Zeng, M. Hadjitheodosiou, J. Baras, University of Maryland, USA

I000153

Integrated RF-Optical TT&C Subsystems for Missions to Mars and to Libration Points

T. Dreischer, K. Kudielka, T. Weigel, G. Baister, Contraves Space AG, Switzerland



Tuesday, September 27



9:00-10:30 - Room Auditorium Bachelet
Session KA3: Satellite Architectures 1
Chaired by W. T. BRANDON, Harris Corp., USA

K000002
A KaBand Satellite System for Homeland Security
W. T. Brandon, Harris Corp., USA

K000004
Performance Analysis and Simulation of Different Frequency Reuse Schemes for Indian Multibeam Ka-Band Satellite
J. Shah, K. Karthikeyan, A. K. Sisodia, V. K. Garg, Indian Space Research Organization, India

K000070
Integration and Sharing of Data Between Disparate Enterprise Architecture Models
E. Bonilla, M. M. Gordon, M. J. Law, M. P. Schiedt, Northrop Grumman, USA, R. P. Williams, TASC, USA

K000045
A Preliminary Design of Rf Performances Ka-Band Communications Payload System for COMS
Y.-M. Lee, S.-P. Lee, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), Korea

K000035
A Roadmap for Commercial Flexible Ka-Band Telecommunication Satellites
J. B. Sombrin, CNES, France

K000112
KaBSat a Major Step Towards Broadband Everywhere
A. Ceccarelli, A. Puccio, Telespazio SpA, Italy



9:00-10:30 - Room Barelli A (K)

Session PAN3 'Panel 3: International Regulations: What Works and What Doesn't' 

Moderated by V. MIMIS, Industry Canada, Canada

John Forsey, Director of New Satellite Ventures and International Coordination, Telesat Canada, Canada

Don Jansky, President, Barmat-Jansky, USA

Blaise Soury Lavergne, Agence Nationale des Frèquences (ANFR), France

Alexandre Vallet, Research and Development, France Telecom, France

Roberto Viola, Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM), Italy


9:00-10:30 - Room Giovanni XXIII

Session MOD3 'Modulation and Coding 3'

Chaired by L. ERUP, EMS Technologies Canada Ltd., Canada and H. ERNST, DLR German Aerospace Center, Germany

I000249

New M-ary QAM Transmission Payload System

M. Tanaka, Nihon University, Japan

I000261

Optimization of 16-QAM Modulation for Nonlinear Satellite Channels

I. Otung, University of Glamorgan, United Kingdom

I000200

A New Coded QAM Modulation Scheme for Broadband Satellite Communication

T. Yamazato, T. Yamaoka, H. Okada, M. Katayama, Nagoya University, Japan, A. Ogawa, Meijo University, Japan


9:00-10:30 - Room Pio XII

Session PTECH1 'Payload Technology 1'

Chaired by J. BELMONT, Alcatel Space, France and Y. KAZEKAMI, Advanced Space Systems Business Corp., Japan

I000122
A New Generation of Input Multiplexers in Ka-Band
F. -J. Görtz, Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG, Germany

I000156

Ultra-Wideband Direct Conversion Receivers for Satellite On-Board Processing: System Analysis and Digital Error Compensation

H. G. Göckler, H. Kopmann, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany

I000075

Compact and High Efficient C-band Solid State Power Amplifier for Satellite Use

S. Ogura, Y. Yamamori, R. Hayashi, K. Seino, M. Kido, A. Kiyohara, T. Ono, T. Tsunoda, T. Yuasa, Mitsubishi Electric Corp.,  Japan


9:00-10:30 - Room Benedetto XV A

Session BBS1 'Broadband Systems 1'

Chaired by X. LOBAO, ESA / ESTEC, The Netherlands and T. IIDA, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan

I000179

Anik F2 Ka-band Multimedia System Design

A. Shoamanesh, R. Tinley, Telesat Canada, Canada, J. King, Communications Research Centre Canada, Canada

I000092

AmerHis: Triple Play over an OBP-based DVB-RCS Satellite Platform

F. Vallejo, A. Yun, Alcatel ESPACIO, Spain

I000271

Multimedia Services Over DVB-RCS OBP Satellite Systems

H. Cruickshank, S. Iyengar, Z. Sun, University of Surrey, CCSR, United Kingdom, A. S. Esguevillas, C. G. Garcia, J. T. Gijon, Telefonica I + D, Spain


9:00-10:30 - Room Orsini

Session MSS1 'Mobile Systems 1'

Chaired by A. JAHN, TriaGnoSys GmbH, Germany and H. WAKANA, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan

I000205

MBMS Architechture for Satellite-UMTS

C. Párraga, N. Courville, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR), Germany, P. Pregler, Siemens AG Österreich,  Austria, J. Furrer, ASCOM AG, Switzerland

I000279

Double Use of the Link Margin - Advanced Physical Layer for Satellite Broadcast to Mobile Users

E. Eberlein, A. Heuberger, M. Breiling, Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, Germany

I000288

Mobile satellite availability for non- critical telecommunication and navigation services in urban environment

G. Scot, C. Loisel, S. May, M. Jeannot, Centre National d’ Etudes Spatiales, France, J. Marais, INRETS, France


9:00-10:30 - Room Pio XI

Session NAV1 'Navigation and Positioning Systems 1' 

Chaired by R. LUCAS RODRIGUEZ, ESA / ESTEC, The Netherlands and S. RAGHAVAN, The Aerospace Corporation, USA

I000237
Status of EGNOS and Galileo Projects

R. Lucas-Rodriguez, European Space Agency / ESTEC, The Netherlands

I000245
Bandwidth Criteria for GNSS Signals – Impact on Code-Tracking Performance

S. Raghavan, J. Jameson, The Aerospace Corp., USA, L. M. Vaughn, United States Air Force, USA

I000275
Statistical Analysis of BPSK-like Techniques for the Acquisition of Galileo Signals

E. Lohan, Tampere University on Technology, Finland



11:00-13:00 - Room Auditorium Bachelet

Session KA4: Propagation and Fade Mitigation 1
Chaired by R. J. ACOSTA, NASA Glenn Research Center, USA

K000018
Long Term Correlation Between Scintillation and Rain Attenuation in a Slant Path at 18.7 GHz from Italsat
E. Matricciani, C. Riva, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

K000063
Empirical Propagation Channel Model for High Altitude Platform Communication Systems
S. Plevel, T. Javornik, M. Mohorcic, G. Kandus, Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia

K000039
Characterisation and Modelling of Propagation Effects in 20-50 GHz Band
C. Riva, C. Capsoni, L. Luini, E. Matricciani, A. Paraboni, Politecnico di Milano, Italy, J. Lemorton, L. Castanet, V. Fabbro, L. Feral, ONERA, France, E. Kubista, M. Schoenhuber, Joanneum Research, Austria, A. Martellucci, ESA/ESTEC TEC-EEP, The Netherlands

K000066
Noise Correlation Radiometer
H. Helmken, Florida Atlantic University, USA

K000103
Simulation and Verification of a Fade Mitigation System
O. Koudelka, TU Graz, Austria, M. Bousquet, SUPAERO, France, L. Castanet, ONERA, France

K000080
A Study on Frequency Reuse and Available Time Statistics for S-Band Mobile Communications Using Multi-beam Geostationary Satellite
I. Nakazawa, NT Wireless Laboratory, Japan, T. Ide, S.-I Yamamoto, N. Hamamoto, NICT, Japan

K000067
One Year of Propagation Measurement Results at Ka-band
A. Rocha, University of Aveiro, Portugal, J. Neves, R. Teixeira, Institute of Telecommunications, Portugal


11:00-13:00 - Room Colonna

Session ECO1 'Satellite Economics and Market Issues 1' 

Chaired by J. CHARRIER, EADS Astrium, France and C. HOEBER, Space Systems/Loral, USA

I000014

Impact of Subsystem Reliability on Satellite Revenue Generation and Present Value

J. H. Saleh, J. Torres-Padilla, R. Hassan, D. E. Hastings, D. Newman, M.I.T, USA

I000032

Utilization Rates of GEO Communication Satellites: Statistical analysis of loading dynamics

J. H. Saleh, J. Torres-Padilla, E. Morgan,  R. Sperber, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

I000223

Are Satellite Clusters a Good Deal for Commissioning Broadband Satellite Systems?

J. Gayrard, Alcatel Space, France, E. Bertenyi, Telesat, Canada, B. Perrot, SES-Astra, Luxembourg, A. Cotellessa, ESA ESTEC, The Netherlands

I000073

Commercial Spacecraft Evolution – Driven by the Business Case

C. F. Hoeber, Space Systems/Loral, USA


11:00-13:00 - Room Giovanni XXIII

Session NPTC1 'Protocols 1' 

Chaired by B. G. EVANS, CCSR, University of Surrey, United Kingdom and M. HADJITHEODOSIOU, University of Maryland, USA

I000142

Investigation on the Self-Similarity of Web Traffic Generated by Aggregated Individual Browsers

V. Boussemart, O. Grèmillet, N. Copurville, DLR, Germany

I000139

Transport Protocols for Reliability in Satellite Multicast
S. Thilakawardana, G. Acar, A. Widiawan, R. Tafazolli, Mobile Communications Research Group Centre for Communication Systems Research (CCSR), United Kingdom

I000167

AeroTCP: A Splitting Transport Protocol for an IP-based Satellite Network Supporting Aeronautical Communications

Y. Shang, M. Hadjitheodosiou, J. Baras, University of Maryland, USA

I000224

Evaluation of Reliable Multicast Transport Protocols For Satellite Networks

S. Ramachandran, G. Fairhurst, University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom, S. Iyengar

University of Surrey, United Kingdom


11:00-13:00 - Room Pio XII

Session PTECH2 'Payload Technology 2'-

Chaired by P. RIEGER, Tesat-Spacecom GmbH, Germany and G. HEALY, COM DEV Ltd., Canada

I000088

Consideration of Future Satellite Communication Technology to Lead New Technology

M. Tanaka, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan, T.Iida, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan

I000104

Evolution of Analog to Digital Conversion Technology for Wideband Space Applications
P. Angeletti, L. Hili, X. Maufroid, European Space Agency, The Netherlands, G. Gallinaro, Space Engineering SpA, Italy

I000158

Development Status of Reconfigurable Communication Equipment on SmartSat-1

N. Nishinaga, K. Suzuki, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan

I000079

Flexible Ka-Band LCAMP for In-Orbit Output Power Adjustable MPM

M. Khilla, W. Gross, H. Schreiber, D. Leucht, Tesat-Spacecom GmbH, Germany


11:00-13:00 - Room Benedetto XV A

Session BBS2 'Broadband Systems 2' 

Chaired by A. SHOAMANESH, Telesat, Canada and M. LISI, Telespazio SpA, Italy

I000252

Techniques and technologies for Next Generation Broadband Satellite Systems

I. Buret, K. Leconte, S. Combes, J-D. Gayrard, Alcatel Alenia Space France, France, B. Perrot, SES-ASTRA, Luxembourg, M. Fitch, BT, United Kingdom

I000109

Star / Mesh - the Truly Hybrid Solution

J. Lange,  F. Thaller, ND SatCom AG, Germany

I000134

DDSO: the satellite contribution to European government actions for the e-Inclusion of citizens and regions
L. Thomasson, M. Vaissière, F. Joly, M. –P. Kluth, S. Taylor, EADS ASTRIUM, France, C. Elia, R. de Gaudenzi, ESA / ESTEC, The Netherlands

I000140

Scalable Ka-band Satellite System for Broadband Services
B. Ziegler, M. Kassebom, OHB-System AG, Germany, W. Milcz, Tesat-Spacecom GmbH, Germany


11:00-13:00 - Room Orsini

Session NQOS1 'Traffic and QoS Management' 

Chaired by O. DEL RIO HERRERO, ESA / ESTEC, The Netherlands and S. KRILE, University of Dubrovnic, Croatia

I000098

Reliable Multicast Optimization in the SatIPSec Protocol

A.-L. Beylot, E. Chaput, R. Dhaou, ENSEEIHT/IRIT, France, L. Duquerroy, Alcatel Space Industries, France

I000038

The Satellite Link Resource Management for Mobile Network

S. Krile, University of Dubrovnik, Croatia

I000099

Performance Evaluation of Congestion Control Strategies for 3G Mobile Satellite Systems

F. Schlapansky, J. Rammer, Siemens AG Österreich, Program and System Engineering PSE, Austria, N. Courville, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR), Germany, J. Furrer, ASCOM Systec AG, Switzerland


11:00-13:00 - Room Orsini

Session MSS2 'Mobile Systems 2'

Chaired by A. VERNUCCI, Space Engineering, Italy and R. SUZUKI, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan

I000207

Broadband Global Area Network Air Interface Evolution

M. Richharia, E. Trachtman, Inmarsat, United Kingdom, P. Fines, Wireless Intelligent Systems Ltd., United Kingdom

I000117

NEMO : a NEw MObile Satellite Concept with a Complementary Ground Component

S.Boichon, B. Laurent, C. Michel, V. A. Abian, EADS ASTRIUM SAS, France

I000132

The Challenges Of Delivering Mobile Telephony Services to Passengers Onboard Commercial Aircraft
V. Blanc, A. Charlton, D. Froehly, C. Stam, OnAir, Switzerland

I000214

A Feasibility Study of Broadband and Scalable Mobile Satellite Communication System for Ubiquitous Networks

M. Ueba, K. Ohata, A. Meguro, K. Kobayashi, NTT Access Network Service Systems Laboratories, NTT Corporation, Japan


11:00-13:00 - Room Pio XI

Session NAV2 'Navigation and Positioning Systems 2'

Chaired by R. LUCAS RODRIGUEZ, ESA / ESTEC, The Netherlands and S. RAGHAVAN, The Aerospace Corporation, USA

I000110
Development of Time Management System for Navigation Mission of Quasi-Zenith Satellite System
K. Kimura, Y. Takahashi, J. Amagai, M. Fujieda, S. Yokota, H. Ito, S. Hama, T. Morikawa
National Institute of Information and Communications Technolofy, Japan, I. Kawano, S. Kogure, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agancy (JAXA), Japan

I000241

Position Augmentation Solutions for Location Based Services

F. Rodriguez, G. Plaia, Telespazio SpA, Italy

I000082
Effect of Alternate Path on Satellite Positioning Accuracy in an Urban Environment
J. Marais, M. Berbineau, D. F. Nahimana, INRETS,  France

I000202

Next Generation Sub-Systems for Navigation Payloads
S. Iannitti, M. Donati, L. Zuliani, Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, Italy




11:00-13:00 - Room Barelli A (K)
Session KA5 'Communication Protocols 1'
Chaired by P. LO GALBO, ESA, The Netherlands

K000079
Performance for DVB-S2 Receiver
W. Thesling, F. Mo, M. Nimon, R. Gedney, Efficient Channel Coding Inc., USA

K000032
On Adopting the GAP Model to Estimate TCP Throughput of Broadband Satellite Links
A. E. Drougas, P. M. Arapoglou, A. D. Panagopoulos, P. G. Cottis, Wireless & Satellite Communications Group, National Technical University of Athens, Greece

K000057
Robust Frame Synchronization Design in the Presence of Frequency Errors
R. Pedone, M. Villanti, G. E. Corazza, University of Bologna, DEIS/ARCES, Italy, T. P. Mathiopoulos, ISARS, National Observatory of Athens, Greece

K000090
QoS Architectures for DVB-RCS Networks
S. Combes, C. Baudoin, N. Sanniers, G. Smaoui, Alcatel Alenia Space, France, O. Alphand, P. Berthou, T. Gayraud, CNRS/LAAS, France

K000071
Performance Evaluation of UDP Multimedia Traffic Flows in Satellite-WLAN Integrated Paths(*)
A. Annese, P. Barsocchi, N. Celandroni, E. Ferro, ISTI CNR, Italy

K000019
VoIP with QoS and Bandwidth-on-Demand for DVB-RCS
H. Skinnemoen, A. Vermesan, Nera SatCom, Norway, G. Adams, Newtec Cy, Belgium, A. Iuoras, EMS Satellite Networks, Canada, X. Lobao, ESA - ESTEC, The Netherlands

K000077
Performance of DT-OFDM for Satellite Communications in Ka Band
X. Da, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Air Force Engineering University, China, (PRC), Y. Li, T. Zhu, The Telecommunication Engineering Institute, Air Force Engineering University, China (PRC)



14:00-16:00 - Room Auditorium Bachelet
Session BSKY1: 3rd BROADSKY WORKSHOP 1
SatNEx Advances in Air Interfaces for Broadband Satellite Communications
Moderated by M. BOUSQUET, SUPAERO, France

Overview of the European FP6 Satellite Communications Network of Excellence SatNEx

Eric Lutz, German Aerospace Research Center (DLR), Germany


The Integral Satcom Initiative (ISI) - a new European FP7 Technology Platform

Giovanni E. Corazza, University of Bologna, DEIS/ARCES,  Italy


Channel Modelling and Fade Mitigation Techniques for Broadband Satellite Communications

Michel Bousquet, SUPAERO, France


Flexible Waveforms for DVB-S2/RCS Physical Layers

Giovanni E. Corazza, University of Bologna, DEIS/ARCES, Italy


Radio Resource Management and Cross-layer Approach in Satellite Networks

Giovanni Giambene, University of Siena, Italy


IP networking challenges for the next generation of DVB-RCS

Gorry Fairhurst, University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom



14:00-16:00 - Room Colonna
Session REG1 'Regulations and Spectrum Sharing 1' 
Chaired by G. STETTE, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway and R. REY, Boeing Satellite Systems, USA

I000028
Interference Potential to MSS Due to Terrestrial Reuse of Satellite Band Frequencies
P. D. Karabinis, S. Dutta, W.W. Chapman, Mobile Satellite Ventures, LP, USA

I000196
Interference into Ka-Band Satellite Networks from UWB Devices
A. Shoamanesh, R. Bowen, Telesat Canada, Canada, M. Hebert, Canadian Space Agency, Canada

I000229
Global Bilsat-1 VHF frequency usage visualization
A. Telli, A. Es, The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey, Turkey

I000087
Frequency Coordination for Navigation Services of Japan’s Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)
S. Kogure, Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan, Y. Kazekami, S. Hayashi, T. Mitome, Advanced Space Business Corporation, Japan


14:00-16:00 - Room Giovanni XXIII

Session NPTC2 'Protocols 2'

Chaired by B. EVANS, CCSR, University of Surrey,  United Kingdom and M. HADJITHEODOSIOU, University of Maryland, USA

I000185
Packet Scheduling Techniques for HSDPA and MBMS Transmissions in Satellite UMTS

G. Giambene, S. Riannetti, Università degli Studi di Siena, Italy, V. Y. H. Kueh, University of Surrey, United Kingdom, C. Párraga, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Germany

I000095
Evaluation of Authentication and Encryption Algorithms for Telecommand and Telemetry in Space Missions

S. Spinsante, M. Baldi, F. Chiaraluce, E. Gambi, G. Righi, Università Politecnica delle Marche, DEIT, Italy

I000272
Secure Satellite IP Multicast Using Group Secure Association Key Management Protocol

S. Iyengar, H. Cruickshank, Z. Sun, University of Surrey, CCSR, United Kingdom

I000268
Test Considerations for Satellite Network Performance Enhancing Technologies

C. Younghusband, K. Fodil-Lemelin, XipLink Networking Inc., Canada



14:00-16:00 - Room Pio XII
Session PTECH3 'Payload Technology 3' 
Chaired by P. ANGELETTI, ESA, The Netherlands and N. MENON, Stellar Solutions Aerospace, Italy

I000169
Non-Mechanical Two-Dimensional Optical Beam Deflector Operated By Wavelength Tuning
M. Toyoshima, F. Fidler, M. Pfennigbauer, W. R. Leeb, Vienna University of Technology, Austria

I000203
High Frequency Band Technologies for Satellite Broadband Telecommunications
L. Zuliani, V. Catalano, G. Codispoti, S. Iannitti, Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, Italy

I000114
Modular Microwave Hybrid Technology
G. Thomas, G. Weaver, S. Taylor, EADS Astrium Ltd, United Kingdom, D. Schmitt, ESA /ESTEC, The Netherlands

I000083
A Fast Converging Full-Wave Electromagnetic Designing Procedure for The Synthesis and Optimization of Space Applications Filters
S. Kosmopoulos, S. Petrucci, V. Speziale, M. Albertini, Space Engineering SpA, Italy


14:00-16:00 - Room Benedetto XV A
Session BBS3 'Broadband Systems 3'
Chaired by A. VERNUCCI, Space Engineering SpA, Italy and R. SUZUKI, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan

I000062
Advances in Satellite Communications, Applications and Solutions
H. Skinnemoen, Nera SatCom, Norway

I000159
Development of Communication Subsystem for the WINDS
R. Suzuki, N. Yoshimura, Y. Hashimoto, Y. Ogawa, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan, T. Kuroda, T. Takahashi, M. Shimada, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan

I000166
Distributed Satellite Communication Systems: First-Order Interactions between System and Network Architectures
J. E. Underwood,  D. Poppe, Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, USA, O. de Weck, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

I000221
Reducing Satellite Communication Cost Using Terrestrial Peer-to-Peer for Lost Recovery
F. de Belleville, ENSICA/TéSA, ENSEEIHT /IRIT, France, L. Dairaine, National ICT Australia, Australia, ENSICA/TéSA, France, M. Gineste, ENSICA, France, C. Fraboul, ENSEEIHT /IRIT, France



14:00-16:00 - Room Torlonia

Session DVB1 'DVB and DVB-RCS Networks 1'
Chaired by J. GAYRARD, Alcatel Space, France and J. KING, Communications Research Centre, Canada

I000187
Active Emulation of a DVB-RCS Satellite Link in an End-toend QoS-oriented Heterogeneous Network
M. Gineste, H. Thalmensy, P. Senac, ENSICA, France, L. Dairaine, National ICT Australia, Australia,
M. Diaz, LAAS / CNRS, France

I000129
DVB-S and DVB-RCS Regenerative Satellite System Architecture with on-board switching for optimal QoS-aware transmission of IP traffic.
N. G. Courville, H. Bischl, DLR, Germany

I000282
DVB-RCS2 Satellite Network with Dual Fade Mitigation Technique
E. Noussi, B. Grémont, A. Hewitt, University of Portsmouth, U.K.

I000206
Design and Performance Evaluation of Efficient Scheduling Techniques for Second Generation DVB-S Systems
C. Párraga Niebla, C. Kissling, E. Lutz, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR), Germany
 

14:00-16:00 - Room Orsini

Session MSS3 'Mobile Systems 3'

Chaired by F. GRAZIANI, University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy and S. MAY, CNES, France

I000151
On the Application of DVB-S2 and DVB-RCS for Mobile Services

S. Cioni, G. Albertazzi, G.E. Corazza, M. Neri, A. Vanelli-Coralli, University of Bologna, DEIS/ARCES, Italy

I000213
DVB-RCS For Mobile Applications: A Way To Reduce The Costs Through The Extension Of The DVB-RCS Standard

S. Defever, C. Moreau, E. Alberty, N. Lerouge, EADS Astrium SAS, France, P. Takats, A. Iuoras, L. Erup, EMS Technologies Canada, Canada

I000106
Development of Mobile Broadband Interactive Satellite Access System for Ka/Ku band

Y.-J. Song, D.-G. Oh, H. –J. Lee, Satellite Communications Research Group, Korea

I000141
Aalysis of standardized air interface solution for mobile satellite services in Ku band

F. Arnal, C. Bazile, CNES, France, H. Ernst, S. Scalise, DLR, Germany, M. Bousquet, Ecole Nationale Superieure de l’Aeronautique et de l’Espace, France


14:00-16:00 - Room Pio XI

Session MISC1 'Other Satellite Applications 1' -

Chaired by E. ELIZONDO, Spacecraft Systems Consultant, USA and M. HADJITHEODOSIOU, University of Maryland, USA

I000210

A Study on the Interface Design of SATCOM System for Communication, Ocean and Meteorological Satellite

C. S. Sin , J. W. Park, S. P. Lee, Global Area Wireless Technology Research Group, Korea

I000183

Modeling and Design of a Communication Architecture Supporting Lunar Exploration

A. Roy-Chowdhury, M. Hadjitheodosiou, J. S. Baras, University of Maryland, USA, N. Rentz, INP Grenoble Telecom, France

I000193

The Envisat Data Dissemination System for Africa

B. Collini-Nocker, Global Communication & Services GmbH, Austria, S. Badessi, ESA/ESRIN, Italy,

D. Tomassini, Vitrociset (ESA/ESRIN), Italy, D. Castrovillari, Intecs, Italy

I000246

Efficient Use of  Ka-band Channels for LEO-to-Exoatmospheric Communication
M. J. Furman, Harris Corp., USA



14:00-16:00 - Room Barelli A (K)
Session KA6: Advances in Components 1
Chaired by W. WILLIAMS, NASA Glenn Research Center, USA

K000113
G/T and Noise Figure of Active Phased Array Antenna
R. J. Acosta, J. Nessel, NASA Glenn Research Center, USA, C. F. Du Toit, QSS Group, Inc., USA

K000083
Optimum Low Phasenoise Architecture for Communication Payload Frequency Converters
F. Barletta, M. C. Comparini, J. R. Linkowski, M. Micaloni, A. Suriani, Alcatel Alenia Space SpA, Italy

K000092
20 Watt Ka-Band Solid State Up Converter
M. Mongrain, AdvantechAMT, Canada

K000058
Design & Implementation of Fast Frequency Hopping TDMA Tx Module for Mobile Satellite Terminal
J. Ryu, D.-G. Oh., H.-J. Lee, ETRI, South Korea

K000084
Design of Onboard Multibeam Antenna System for Giga Bit Class Communication Satellite
S. Ozawa, T. Maeda, M. Shimada, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan, K. Hirayama, A. Fukatsu, Y. Koishi, NEC TOSHIBA Space Systems, Ltd., Japan

K000041
Ka-Band High Speed Digital Modulators for Multimedia Satellites and Mission Data Downlinks
W. Chen, J. Dokas, A. Malarky, COM DEV Ltd., Canada

K000076
C/Ka-Band Upconverter for Satellite
S. Kurose, S. Suzuki, R. Koyama, M. Kojima, NEC TOSHIBA Space Systems, Ltd., Japan



16:30-18:30 - Room Auditorium Bachelet
Session BSKY2: 3rd BroadSky Workshop 2
Aeronautical and Terrestrial Mobile Satellite Communications'
Moderated by N. KADOWAKI, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan

 Aeronautical Image Transmission Utilizing Ka-band Communications Satellite
Shinji Ogawa, Satellite Applications Center , JAXA, Japan

New Trends in Aircraft Passenger Communications: the Satellite Opportunity
Axel Jahn, TriaGnoSys, Germany

Always-on Connection for Train Passengers: Internet and Digital TV via Satellite-based Systems
Sandro Scalise, German Aerospace Research Center (DLR), Germany

Examples of European Framework Programme Satellite Projects on Aeronautical and Terrestrial Mobile Satellite Communications

Panel Discussion


16:30-18:30 - Room Colonna

Session BUS1 'Satellite Bus 1' 

Chaired by M. EDRIDGE, Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems, USA and J. PORTIER, Alcatel Space, France

I000189

Alcatel Space SPACEBUS™ Latest Advances

L. Pelenc, J. –D. Gayrard, Alcatel Alenia Space, France

I000287

Evolution of the Eurostar product line

G. Berger, J. –M. Stephan, EADS Astrium, France

I000290

Deployment Analysis of Very Large Advanced Structures for Solar Arrays and Model Correlation

A. Carpine, G. Ladurée, Alcatel Space, France


16:30-18:30 - Room Giovanni XXIII

Session GND1 'Ground Systems 1' -

Chaired by M. MIURA, SCC, Japan and  M. KOHL, ND Satcom AG, Germany

I000035
MiniT - A Way Forward to Achieve High Data Rates with Small Terminal Sizes

M. Kohl, U. Slansky, ND Satcom AG, Germany, E. Eberlein, R. Wansch, Fraunhofer IIS, Germany

I000055
Implementation and Tests of a Simple Amplitude Predistorter to Linearize Saturated SSPAs.

P. Tardif, S. Morris, X. Huang, Communications Research Centre Canada (CRC), Canada

I000217
Linearized microwave and millimeter wave power modules (L-MPMS) for space ground station applications

A. Katz, R. Gray, R. Dorval, Linearizer Technology Inc., USA


16:30-18:30 - Room Pio XII

Session DSP1 'Digital Signal Processors 1'-

Chaired by T. BUTASH, BAE Systems, USA and T. CRAIG, EADS Astrium, United Kingdom

I000086

Efficient Digital On-Board De- and Remultiplexing of FDM Signals Allowing for Flexible Bandwidth Allocation

M. N. Abdulazim, Heinz G. Göckler, Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum, Digital Signal Processing Group, Germany

I000135

SpaceMux On-Board Processor

J.S. Cherkaoui, C.J. Black, EMS Technologies, Canada

I000119

The INMARSAT 4 Digital Processor and Next Generation Developments

A. M. Bishop, O. Emam, A. D. Craig, L. Farrugia, R. J. F. Hughes, M. Childerhouse, M. Ali, P. Cornfield, P. Marston, S. Taylor, G. Thomas, EADS Astrium Ltd., U.K., D. Schmitt, X. Maufroid, L. Hili, ESTEC, The Netherlands

I000154

Regenerative Payload Processor Architectures and Technology for DVB-RCS/DVB-S(2) Satellite Systems

C. K. Leong, P.C. Marston, B. L. Combridge, C.L. Topping, I. Cameron, S. Holroyd, EADS Astrium Ltd., United Kingdom,  F. Petz, X. Maufroid, ESTEC, The Netherlands


16:30-18:30 - Room Benedetto XV A

Session BSS1 'Broadcast Systems 1' 

Chaired by B. PERROT, SES ASTRA, Luxembourg and E. KLEIN-LEBBINK, Boeing Satellite Systems, USA

I000144

Personalized Radio and Multimedia Services for Vehicular Terminals: the "Ku Mobile" System
S. Scalise, H. Ernst, DLR (German Aerospace Center), Germany, C. Loeillet, G. Harles, Société Européenne des Satellites, Luxembourg, H. –J. Voegel, BMW Group Research and Technology, Germany, R. Midthassel, A. J. P. –C. Rios, ESA-ESTEC, The Netherlands

I000034

Satellite DAB Gapfilling Methodology

R. D. Briskman, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., USA

I000192

Service Characterization and Traffic Mix Derivation for Satellite Digital Multimedia Broadcast (SDMB) System

V. Y. H. Kueh, M. Karaliopoulos, B.G. Evans, CSSC, University of Surrey, United Kingdom

I000201

New Market opportunities for Satellite : Broadcast over Mobile

R. Montagne, IDATE, France


16:30-18:30 - Room Torlonia

Session DVB2 'DVB and DVB-RCS Networks 2'

Chaired by Y. NAGAI, JSAT Corporation, Japan and J. KING, Communications Research Centre, Canada

I000274

Comparison of the DVB- S and DVB- S2 performances

A. Duverdier, CNES, France, X. Giraud, Cabinet Novacom, France

I000239

Performance Analysis and Trade-off of Forward Link Adaptive Coding and Modulation in DVB-S2/DVB-RCS Multi-Beam Satellite System

G. Gallinaro, A. Vernucci, Space Engineering SpA, Italy, A. Ginesi, ESTEC, The Netherlands

I000259

Performance Evaluation and Tuning of Voip in DVB-RCS Satellite Networks

A. Vermesan, Å. S. Clausen, R. Mosand, Nera SatCom AS, Norway

I000243

Adaptive margins : a new feature to improve ACM systems performances

K. Leconte , A. Bolea-Alamañac, I. Buret, Alcatel Alenia Space France, France


16:30-18:30 - Room Orsini

Session MSS4 'Mobile Systems 4'

Chaired by G. E. CORAZZA, University of Bologna, DEIS/ARCES, Italy and S. TAIRA, Kashima Space Research Center, Japan

I000225

An Experimental Mobile Satellite Communications System with an Onboard Packet Switch

S. Taira, Kashima Space Research Center, Japan, N. Hamamoto, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan, M. Yoneda, NEC TOSHIBA Space Systems Ltd., Japan

I000242

‘Mobile Wideband Global Link sYstem’ (MOWGLY) – Aeronautical, Train and Maritime Global High-Speed Satellite Services

P. Vincent, Alcatel Alenia Space, France, A. Arcidiacono, Eutelsat, N. Chevet, Airbus, L. Audounet, Rockwell Collins France, France, G. Naym, Orbit, J. Alvarez, Alstom, L. Babarit,  Alcatel CIT, A. Vaccaro, MBI, Italy, M. Le Saux,  Pointshot Wireless, M. Holzbock, TriaGnoSys, Germany, R. Lo Forti,  TeS, C. Charatsaris, Video&Suono, R. Alvarez, Ineco, P. Bates,  Broadreach Network, M. Smith,  Advantech, B.G. Evans, CCSR, University of Surrey, United Kingdom

I000029

Adaptive Beam-Forming with Interference Suppression in MSS with ATC

D. Zheng, P. D. Karabinis, Mobile Satellite Ventures, LP, USA

I000195

Network Architecture Evolution for Satellite Digital Multimedia Broadcast (SDMB) Interworking with 3G and Beyond Mobile Networks

L. Liang, Z. Sun, H. Cruickshank, S. Iyengar, CCSR, University of Surrey, United Kingdom, M. Fitch, British Telecom, UK, M. Cole, Logica-CMG, T. Boivin, Alcatel CIT, France, N. Chuberre, Alcatel Space, France


16:30-18:30 - Room Pio XI

Session ACT1 'Advanced Communications Techniques 1' -

Chaired by X. MAUFROID, ESA / ESTEC, The Netherlands and T. GILES, DSpace, Australia

I000161

A study on the Transponder System in the 21GHz-band Broadcasting Satellites using Phased-array Antenna

M. Kamei, NHK Engineering Administration Department, Japan, K. Yamagata, S. Tanaka, K. Imai,

K. Shogen, NHK Science & Technical Research Laboratories, Japan

I000115

Combined Optimization of Capacity and Availability on a Ka broadband communication satellite system

M. P. Rodriguez, S. May, G. Scot, CNES, France

I000078

Non-Uniform Bandwidth and Power Allocation in Multi-Beam Broadband Satellite Systems

R. Rinaldo, X. Maufroid, R. C. Garcia, European Space Agency ESTEC, The Netherlands

I000118
Analysis of Beam Hopping Techniques in Future Multi-Beam Broadband Satellite Networks
X. Maufroid, R. Rinaldo, R.C. Garcia, European Space Agency ESTEC, The Netherlands


16:30-18:30 - Room Barelli A (K)
Session KA7: Propagation and Fade Mitigation 2
Chaired by A. PARABONI, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

K000114
NASA Radio Frequency Propagation Program
R. J. Acosta, P. Harbath, J. Nessel, S. Sands, NASA Glenn Research Centre, USA, R. Gonzalez, University of Puerto Rico, USA

K000065
Variable Slant-Path Ka-Band Propagation Measurements on the Australian LEO Microsatellite “FedSat”
T. Kostulski, S. Reisenfeld, University of Technology of Sydney, Australia

K000081
Statistical Characteristic of Rainfall at Ka-band in China Typical Region
Y. Liu, G. Huang, M. Li, A. Song, The Telecommunication Engineering Institute, Air Force Engineering University, China (PRC)

K000101
Resources Allocation for Broadband Internet Communications Via High Altitude Platform with Rain Attenuation: Strategies and Performance Evaluation
I. Bisio, M. Marchese, University of Genoa, Italy

K000094
Applying the Synthetic Storm Technique for Converting Simulated Rain-Rate Series Into Attenuation Series
F. Perez Fontan, A. Nuñez, A. Valcarce, University of Vigo, Spain, U. Fiebig, DLR, Germany

K000043
1-min Rain Rate Statistics Predictions from 1-hour Rain Rate Statistics Measurements
C. Capsoni, L. Luini, C. Riva, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

K000046
Study on Rain Attenuation Compensation for WINDS Sat-Com System
N. Yoshimura, R. Suzuki, Y. Ogawa, Y. Hashimoto, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan

K000106
Reconfigurability of the On-Board Antenna for Front-End as a Countermeasure Against Tropospheric Attenuation
A. Paraboni, C. Capsoni, M. Buti, S. Bertorelli, Politecnico di Milano, Italy, P. Rinous, A. Martellucci, ESA-ESTEC, The Netherlands, N. Gatti, P. Gabellini, Space Engineering SpA, Italy



Wednesday, September 28



9:00-10:30 - Room Auditorium Bachelet
Session KA8: Advances in Components 2
Chaired by N. KADOWAKI, Adaptive Communications Research Lbs., Japan

K000033

A High Data Rate Ka-Band Transmitter for Planetary Exploration

B. Oney, L-3 Communications Cincinnati Electronics, USA

K000038
Dual Ka-Band Integrated Radio for Satcom-on-the-Move™
V. Babiak, I. Tchaplia, M. Garzon, ITS Electronics Inc., Canada

K000040
High Speed On-Board ATM Based Switch Subsystem for Broadband Satellite Communication System
Y. Yamasa, H. Katagiri, T. Kumagai, M. Yoneda, NEC TOSHIBA Space Systems, Ltd., Japan, R. Suzuki, N. Yoshimura, Y. Hashimoto, Y. Ogawa, National Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Japan

K000047
Flexible Frequency Synthesizers for Ka-Band Payloads
B. Hespeler, K. Schieber, Tesat Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG, Germany

K000050
Advanced Ka-Band Antennas for High Performance Spot Beam Applications
S. Taylor, S. Stirland, M. Harvey, D. Shepherd, R. Roberts, M. Schneider, G. Connor, M. Skeen, H. Wolf, EADS Astrium Ltd, United Kingdom

K000069
Ka-Band Advanced Technologies for Broadband Satellite Telecommunications
V. Catalano, L. Zuliani, Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, Italy


9:00-10:30 - Room Colonna

Session BUS2 'Satellite Bus 2' 

Chaired by J. STEPHAN, EADS Astrium, United Kingdom and S. MICHAEL, Naval Postgraduate School, USA

I000057

Update on Life Estimation Model of Large Lithium Ion Cells for Satellite Applications

T. Inoue, N. Imamura, T. Iwamoto, H. Yoshida, K. Komada, GS Yuasa Technology Ldt., Japan

I000215

Eurostar E3000 Lithium-ion batteries in orbit experience

P. Mattesco, A. Didier, J-F. Diraison, EADS ASTRIUM, France

I000286

Eurostar E3000 Plasma Propulsion System Initial Flight Operations

H. L Gray, EADS Astrium Ltd, UK, A. Demairé, EADS ASTRIUM SAS, France


9:00-10:30 - Room Giovanni XXIII

Session GND2 'Ground Systems 2' 

Chaired by D. BOULANGER, INTELSAT, USA and S. CIONI, University of Bologna - DEIS/ARCES, Italy

I000096

A DVB-S2 Modem Prototype Supporting Interactive Applications with Adaptive Coding and Modulation

T. Botticchio, P. Burzigotti, F. Richichi, A. Vernucci, Space Engineering SpA., Italy, A. Ginesi, ESTEC, The Netherlands

I000125
Modem for High Order Modulation Schemes (MHOMS)
R. De Gaudenzi , A. Ginesi, ESA/ESTEC, The Netherlands, D. Giancristofaro, Alcatel Alenia Space Italia, Italy, S. Benedetto, G. Montorsi, Politecnico of Torino, Italy, M. Luise, University of Pisa, Italy, L. Giugno, Wiser S.r.l, Italy, C. Berrou, C. Douillard, ENST Bretagne,  France, G. Gallinaro, Space Engineering SpA,  Italy

I000127
1Gbps near-Shannon SCCC-based Modem Prototype
D. Giancristofaro, M. Fonte, A. Bernardi, Alcatel Alenia Space Italia,  Italy, A. Ginesi, ESA/ESTEC, The Netherlands, S. Benedetto, G. Montorsi, Politecnico of Torino, Italy
M. Luise, M. Straniero, University of Pisa, Italy


11:00-13:00 - Room Pio XII

Session ANT1 'Antenna Technology 1'

Chaired by C. MANGENOT, ESA, The Netherlands and M. DONATO, EMS Technologies Canada Ltd., Canada

I000100

Large Deployable Reflectors, an Enabling Technology for Challenging Space Missions

P. Angeletti, K. Van 'T Klooster, J. Santiago-Prowald, European Space Agency, The Netherlands, F. Mini, L. Scialino, Alenia Spazio, Italy

I000105

ARTEMIS LLM Payload Antenna Design Concepts and PIM Test Results
P. Russo, Space Engineering SpA, Italy, A. Pullara, Alenia Spazio, Italy

I000108

Development of a Q/V Band Antenna Subsystem for Broadband Space Communications

E. Vetrano, A. Catalani, G. Bellaveglia, P. Russo, Space Engineering SpA., Italy, R. Ravanelli, R. Mizzoni, Alcatel Alcatel Alenia Spazio Italia Spazio, Italy,  P. Angeletti, G. Toso, European Space Agency, The Netherlands


9:00-10:30 - Room Benedetto XV A

Session MISC2 'Other Satellite Applications 1' 

Chaired by H. TANAKA, NTT Corporation, Japan and M. BOUSQUET, SUPAERO, France

I000232

Traffic Capacity Estimation of a Satellite System for Emergency Situations

G. Sow, Marie-Laure Boucheret, ENST / IRIT, France, C. Guiraud, J. –D. Gayrard, Alcatel Space, France

I000041

Autonomus rendezvous technologies using mini satellites- planned experiments

S. Kimura, Y. Nagai, H. Yamamoto, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan, K. Masuda, N. Abe, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan

I000093

UNISAT microsatellites: an affordable way to test in orbit innovative technologies and ideas

F. Graziani, F. Santoni, F. Piergentili, F. Bulgarelli, M. Sgubini, M. Ronzitti, M. L. Battagliere, Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza”, Italy


9:00-10:30 - Room Orsini
Session PRO1 'Propagation and Rain Fade 1' 

Chaired by B. GREMONT, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom and U. FIEBIG, DLR German Aerospace Center, Germany

I000146
Aeronautical Channel Model for Broadband L-Band Satellite Communication
M. Richharia, N. Kaluvala, Inmarsat, United Kingdom , P. Fines, Wireless Intelligent Systems Ltd., United Kingdom, M. Alvarez-Diaz, University of Vigo, Spain, A. Jahn, TriaGnoSys GmbH, Germany

I000157

Review and Testing Analysis of Rain Rate and Rain Attenuation Prediction Models for Satellite Applications in the Aburrá Valley in the Country of Colombia

L. D. Emiliani, Politecnico di Milano, Italy, L. Castanet, L. Feral, ONERA-CERT, France

I000263

Considerations of rain attenuation models for Ka-Band Satellite –Based Wideband Systems

L. Yen, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, USA


9:00-10:30 - Room Pio XI

Session ACT2 'Advanced Communications Techniques 2' 

Chaired by I. BURET, Alcatel Space, France and R. SCHWEIKERT, AUDENS ACT Consulting GmbH, Germany

I000077

A Comprehensive Assessment Tool For Satellite Systems Embodying Adaptive Coding And Modulation Techniques: Implementation Approach And Main Results
G. Gallinaro, A. Vernucci, Space Engineering, Italy, G. E. Corazza, Università di Bologna, DEIS/ARCES, Italy, R. Rinaldo, ESTEC, The Netherlands, A. Paraboni, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

I000089

Tunable Fairness-Based Capacity Allocation for Satellite Systems with Adaptive Physical Layer

F. Vieira, A. Vazquez Castro, Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyeria, Spain

I000102

Feasibility Study of an Operational Satellite Systems Exploiting the Q/V Frequency Bands
P. Angeletti, A. Vernucci, Space Engineering SpA, Italy, G. Codispoti, , L.  Zuliani, Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, Italy



9:00-10:30 - Room Barelli A (K)
Session KA9: Communication Protocols 2
Chaired by M. CARON, Communications Research Centre, Canada

K000056
A Cross-Layer Mechanism for Efficient Management of TCP-based Traffic
M. Luglio, C. Roseti, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy, G. Giambene, University of Siena, Italy

K000061
Bandwidth on Demand Strategies for Mixed Traffic in Broadband DVB-RCS Satellite Networks
A. Vermesan, Nera SatCom, Norway

K000072
Performance Evaluation of TCP Congestion Control Algorithms Over UMTS
P. Camarda, L. A. Grieco, G. Boggia, A. M. Mebabi, Politecnico di Bari, Italy

K000105
5 m Ka Uplink Station-ESVA and Stability Test Results
G. Nicolai, A. Noro, Aersat, Italy, R. Bardelli, Eutelsat, France, P. Vita, C. Squadrito, Antech SpA, Italy

K000030
Advanced Coding and Decoding Techniques with Continuous Phase Modulations for Satellite Communications
A. Ginesi, ESA/ESTEC, The Netherlands, E. Pascale, Alcatel, Italy, A. Barbieri, Università di Parma, Italy



11:00-13:00 - Room Auditorium Bachelet
Session KA10: Navigation and New Communication Systems
Chaired by H. HELMKEN, Florida Atlantic University, USA

K000122
NASA’s Space Communication and Navigation Architecture for 2010-2030
W. D. Williams, J. S. Schier, J. J. Rush, P. Vrotsos, B. Geldzahler, NASA Headquarters, USA

K000110
Global Harmonization of Aeronautical Communications
R. J. Kerczewski, NASA Glenn Research Center, USA

K000087
Design of the KaB-Sat Satellite System
R. Winkler, G. Losquadro, Alcatel Alenia Spazio Italia, Italy

K000097
Wireless Communications for Airport Surface: 5 GHz Measurement Procedures and Results
R. D. Apaza, Federal Aviation Administration, USA, D. W. Matolak, Ohio University, USA

K000117
Study of an Helicopter NavCom Terminal employing a new Galileo Concept for Crisis Area Remote Management
G. De Franco, G. Morante, A. Cicogna, V. Artibani, Alcatel Alenia Space SpA, Italy

K000054
NASA Study for Establishing Baseline Requirements for the Future Terminal Airspace Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) Systems
R.D. Apaza, Federal Aviation Administration, USA, C. A. Wargo, Computer Networks & Software, Inc., USA

K000096
System Design and Enabling Technologies for CASCADE: a Gigabit Speed Store and Forward Satellite System
M. Wlodyka, G. Giffin, K. Magnussen, MDA Space Missions, Canada

K000042
Express AM1 Communication Payload Module
Y. Izmailov, V. Ganzhenko, RSCC, Russia, A. Kozlov, E. Korchaguin, V. Korovin, NPO PM, Russia, T. Moriguchi, J. Nakajima, Y. Yanagi, A. Michizuki, T. Asai, NEC Toshiba Space Systems Ltd., Japan


11:00-13:00 - Room Colonna

Session BUS3 'Satellite Bus 3' 

Chaired by N. MENON, Stellar Solutions Aerospace, Italy and J. STEPHAN, EADS Astrium, United Kingdom

I000253

A High Efficiency Advanced Quad-Junction Solar Cell Model, Designed and Optimized Using the SILVACO/ATLAS Software Package

S. Michael, Naval Postgraduate School, USA

I000289

Solarbus Solar Array: New generation of High Power Solar generators (8-20KW) with innovative light weight mechanical architecture

F. Geyer, Alcatel Space, France

I000260

Improving Spacecraft Power Using an Advanced Maximum Power Tracking Circuit Onboard the Naval Postgraduate School Satellite: NPSAT1

S. Michael, R.  Fernandez, Naval Postgraduate School, USA



11:00-13:00 - Room Giovanni XXIII
Session GND3 'Ground Systems 3' 
Chaired by M. CARON, Communications Research Centre, Canada and D. BOULANGER, INTELSAT, USA

I000240
Requirements for Earth Station Systems and Facilities
D. Hawkins, Telenor UK Ltd, United Kingdom

I000233
High Speed Burst Modem for WINDS
R. Gedney, M. Dollard, Efficient Channel Coding., USA, Y. Ogawa, Y. Hashimoto, N. Yoshimura,
R. Suzuki, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan

I000291
Antenna Pointing Accuracy Impact on Geostationary Satellite Link Quality and Interference
R. Brooker, RBrooker Engineering, USA., D. Vorderbrueggen, Andrew Corporation, USA.

I000999
Cost-Effective Two-Way Broadband Terminals: A Ka/Ku-band ODU and a Ku-band Multi-feed ODU
M. Chorev, Gilat Satellite Networks, Israel, B. Perrot, SES GLOBAL, Luxembourg, P. Gardner, Andrew Corp., USA, T. Jozuka, NJRC, Japan, T. Cheung, Zinwell Corp., Taiwan


11:00-13:00 - Room Pio XII

Session ANT2 'Antenna Technology 2' 

Chaired by P. RUSSO, Space Engineering SpA, Italy and D. WHITEMAN, NASA DFRC, USA

I000074

Ku- and Ka-Band Phased Array Antenna for the Space-Based Telemetry and Range Safety Project

D. E. Whiteman, L. M. Valencia, NASA, USA, R. B. Birr, ASRC Aerospace, USA

I000150

Phased-Array Multi-beam Antenna Feeder with Beam-Group Configuration for Broadband and Scalable Mobile Satellite Communication Systems

Y. Suzuki, A. Meguro, M. Ueba, NTT Corporation, Japan

I000236

Performance of Adaptive Satellite Antenna Array Processing and Comparison with Optimal Multi-User Communications

O. Lücke, TriaGnoSys GmbH, Germany


11:00-13:00 - Room Benedetto XV A

Session MISC3 'Other Satellite Applications 3'

Chaired by H. TANAKA, NTT Corporation, Japan and M. BOUSQUET, SUPAERO, France

I000230

Performance Evaluation of a Single Microsatellite Data Collection System Using Small Ground Terminals

E. Zantou, CRERS, Morocco, A. Addaim, A. Kherras, CRES/EMI, Morocco

I000085

Efficient Multi-Point Data Gathering Satellite Communication System

H. Tanaka, S. Inoue, S. Nogami, T. Tsuchida, H. Kazama, NTT Corporation, Japan

I000276

Satellite and Wireless Network Evolution for Broadband Applications

G. Nicolai, P. Cerrito, Aersat SpA, Italy, D. Di Zenobio, FUB, Italy

I000257

Fiber Pigtailed Lasers for Intra-Satellite Communication

S. Laaksonen, P. Sipilä, V. Vilokkinen, Modulight, Finland, M. Mosberger, P.Mueller, Contraves Space AG,  Switzerland


11:00-13:00 - Room Torlonia

Session DVB3 'DVB and DVB-RCS Networks 3'

Chaired by  E. LUTZ, DLR German Aerospace Center, Germany and N. KARABUDAK, Lockheed Martin Corporation, USA

I000061

Advances in Satellite Communications, Applications and Solutions

H. Skinnemoen, Nera SatCom, Norway

I000131

Overhead of IP over Two DVB GEO Satellites: Comparison Between Bent-Pipe and OBP Systems

J. Fasson, E. Chaput, C. Fraboul, IRIT/ENSEEIHT, France

I000112

Satellite Resource Management Combining Distributed Cooperative Methods and Central Control Using BoD Variants of DVB-RCS

H. Lexow, T. Navekvien, V. Paxal, Nera Broadband Satellite, Norway

I000231

FMT control loop for the return link of DVB-RCS systems
A. B. Alamanac, K. Leconte, M. C. Monaco, I. Buret, Alcatel Alenia Space France, France


11:00-13:00 - Room Torlonia

Session LEO1 'LEO Communications Satellite Networks'

Chaired by S. KARAPANTAZIS, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece and Y. KAZEKAMI, Advanced Space Systems Business Corp., Japan

I000103

On Call Admission Control and Handover Management in Multimedia LEO Satellite Systems

S. Karapantazis, F. Pavlidou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, P. Todorova, Fraunhofer Institute FOKUS, Germany

I000165
Multi-constraint Routing Algorithm for LEO Satellite Networks
Z. Luo, Z. Sun, H. Cruickshank, University of Surrey, United Kingdom

I000178

Dynamic handover and routing to improve QoS for IP-based LEO satellite network

T. Nameki, Y. Yasuda, Waseda University, Japan, F. Nakamura, Y. Wakahara, The University of Tokyo, Japan

I000292
Satellite-Based Smart Tags for Global Applications
R. Fleeter, AEROASTRO, USA, M. Lisi, Telespazio SpA, Italy



11:00-13:00 - Room Pio XI
Session ACT3 'Advanced Communications Techniques 3'
Chaired by I. BURET, Alcatel Space, France and R. SCHWEIKERT, AUDENS ACT Consulting GmbH, Germany

I000076
Perspectives Of Adopting Inteference Mitigation Techniques In The Context Of Broadband Multimedia Satellite Systems
G. Gallinaro, Space Engineering SpA, Italy, G. Caire, M. Debbah, Institut Eurecom, France,
L. Cottatellucci, R. Mueller,  Forschungszentrum Telekommunikation Wien Betriebs-GmbH, Austria,
R. Rinaldo, ESTEC, The Netherlands

I000133
Physical Layer Efficiency of Satellite DVB using Fade Mitigation Techniques
T. Wörz, R. Schweikert, Audens ACT GmbH, Germany, A. Jahn, TriaGnoSys GmbH, Germany,
R. Rinaldo, ESA, The Netherlands

I000097
Pilot Symbol Distributions for Satellite Burst Waveforms
T. Giles, M. Peake, M. Rice, DSpace Pty. Ltd, Australia

I000071
A Semi-Analytical Method to Assess Satellite Non Linear Channel Performance
E. Casini, A. Ginesi, R. De Gaudenzi, European Space Agency, The Netherlands


11:00-12:00 - Room Barelli A (K)
Session KA11: Advances in Components 3
Chaired by S. TIRRÒ, Space Engineering SpA, Italy

K000075
Ka-band Receiver for Satellite
M. Kojima, S. Suzuki, R. Koyama, NEC TOSHIBA Space Systems Ltd, Japan

K000093
A Tunable, Low-Noise Ka-Band Signal Generator for Space Applications
G. Arbery, D. Mason, D. Henry, Z. Ahmad, COM DEV Ltd., Canada, L. Hotte, Canadian Space Agency, Canada

K000102
A 500 Watt Ka-Band Coupled-Cavity TWT for 29 to 31 GHz Communication Systems
J. R. Legarra, M. Cascone, D. Andker, CPI Inc., USA

K000123
Spectral Regrowth in Spatially Combined Power Amplifiers
H. Thelander, C.-T. Cheung, M. DeLisio, Wavestream Corp., USA


12:00-13:00 - Room Barelli A (K)
Session KA12: Satellite Architectures 2
Chaired by Y. SUZUKI, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan

K000109
Design and Performance Analysis of a Synchronization Technique to Boost Peer-to-Peer on Satellite Networks
R. Asorey-Cacheda, F. J. Gonzalez-Castano, M. Crespo-Alonso, Universidad de Vigo, Spain, L. Caviglione, F. Davoli, University of Genoa, Italy

K000028
Reliable Millimeter Wave (72-100 GHz) Satellite Communication with Angle Diversity
P. Christopher, PFC Associates, USA

000100
High Performance Data Communications in Interplanetary Networks
T. de Cola, M. Marchese, CNIT, Italy, H. Ernst, DLR, German Aerospace Center, Germany

K000051
Validation of DVB-RCS Systems with Satellite OBP
N. Girault, S. Defever, E. Alberty, F. Joly, M.-P. Kluth, EADS Astrium, France



14:00-16:00 - Room Auditorium Bachelet
Session KA13: Market and Regulatory Issues
Chaired by R. VIOLA, AGCOM, Italy

K000060
Preparing for the Future of Satellite Communications
R. J. Rusch, TelAstra, Inc., USA

K000111
The Market of Broadband
M. Di Crescenzo, G. La Gioia, Telespazio Spa, Italy

K000108
Providing an e-Lecture Facility Between Malta and Gozo Using Skyplex Data
H. T. Fenech, E. Lance, Eutelsat, France, P. J. Micallef, C. J. Debono, University of Malta, Malta,
M. Zapata Margeli, G. Verelst, B. Durin, EADS ATRIUM, France

K000052
Fixed Broadband Satellite Services for Rural Areas
L. Pagni, M. Mancini, Hughes Network Systems Europe, Italy

K000029
A Brave New Wireless Home: Ka-Broadband, Direct Digital & Ultra-Wideband
G. Burke, Harris Corp., USA

K000121
An Overview on VoIP Satellite Services and Relevant Regulatory IssuesG. Santella, R. De Martino, AGCOM, Italy



14:00-16:00 - Room Giovanni XXIII
Session GND4 'Ground Systems 4'
Chaired by H. SKINNEMOEN, NERA SatCom, Norway and M. CARON, Communications Research Centre, Canada

I000184
Extension of the Direction Locked Loop Tracking Algorithm to Mobile Satellite Communications
R. Gieron, P. Siatchoua, IMST GmbH, Germany

I000256
A Programmable Multi-protocol User Terminal in SkyplexNet Satellite Networks
F. Di Cola, G. Tomasicchio, Alcatel Alenia Space SpA, Italy

I000222
On the State of the Art in Mobile Broadband: The Smallest and Lightest BGAN Terminal
H. Skinnemoen, E. Eriksen, J. Smedberg, Nera SatCom, Norway


14:00-16:00 - Room Benedetto XV A

Session HALE1 'High Altitude Communications Platforms' 

Chaired by M. BERIOLI, DLR German Aerospace Center, Germany and M. FREIRE, ESA, The Netherlands

I000199

Optimizing Soft Handover Scheme for High Altitude Platform Station Networks

M. Asvial, E. Simanjuntak, E. Agung, A. Purwo S, Center for Information and Communication Engineering Research (CICER), University of Indonesia, Indonesia

I000198

Hybrid HAP-Satellite Architecture for Reliable Multicast Transmissions

M. Berioli, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Germany, G. Giambene, I. Alocci, University of Siena, Italy, M. Mohorcic, Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia, E. Ferro, Information Science and Technology Institute "Alessandro Faedo", Italy, F. P. Fontan, University of Vigo, Spain, F.-N. Pavlidou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece


14:00-16:00 - Room Pio XI

Session ACT4 'Advanced Communications Techniques 4' 

Chaired by H. ERNST, DLR German Aerospace Center, Germany and E. KRISTIANSEN, ESA / ESTEC, The Netherlands

I000211

W-CDMA / OFDM comparison for future mobile broadcasting services by satellite
C. Bazile, X. Deplancq, CNES, France

I000172

Despreading of DS-CDMA Signals with Carrier By the Summed Gradient Method Using DSP

S. Egami, K. Sakaguchi, X. Wang, Shizuoka University, Japan, Y. Kitagawa, Shizuoka University (Presently With Hitachi Ltd.), Japan

I000226

Joint Detection with Channel Estimation for Multibeam Satellite Systems

J. Millerioux, CNES/Tesa, France, C. Bazile, CNES, France, M. Boucheret, IRIT/-ENSEEIHT, France, A. Ducasse, Alcatel Space, France


14:00-16:00 - Room Barelli A (K)
Session KA14: Communications Protocols 3
Chaired by C. BONIFAZI, Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI), Italy

K000044
Uplink Capacity Limits for DVB-RCS Systems with Dynamic Framing and Adaptive Coding
M. A. Vazquez Castro, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain, M. Ruggiano, L. S. Ronga, CNIT, Università di Firenze, Italy, M. Werner, DLR, Germany

K000119
A Ka/Ku Band Integrated Satellite Network Platform for Experimental Measurements and Services: the CNIT Experience
F. Davoli, S. Vignola, S. Zappatore, A. Zinicola, CNIT, National Laboratory for Multimedia Communications, Italy, G. Nicolai, Aersat SpA, Italy, L. S. Ronga, CNIT, Università di Firenze, Italy

K000088
A GNSS-based Access Scheme for Mobile Satellite Communications
E. Russo, Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, Italy, E. Gill, DLR, Germany

K000031
A Feedback Suppression Model Using Representatives for Satellite Reliable Multicast Protocols
A. D. Panagopoulos, M. P. Anastasopoulos, P. G. Cottis, Wireless & Satellite Communications Group, National Technical University of Athens, Greece



16:00-16:30 - Room Auditorium Bachelet
Session CLOSE: Closing Ceremony

11th Ka and Broadband Conference Acknowledgements and Closing
Frank Gargione, 11th Ka and Broadband Conference General Chair, Satellite Systems Consultant, USA

Plans for 12th Ka and Broadband Conference
Franco Marconicchio, 11th Ka and Broadband Conference Technical Co-Chair, Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI), Italy

ICSSC-2005 Acknowledgements: Survey Drawing and Closing
Thomas C. Butash, ICSSC-2005 General Chair, BAE Systems, USA

Plans for ICSSC-2006 and ICSSC-2007
Richard Houston, ICSSC-2006 General Chair, Jacobs Sverdrup, USA