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Satellite Technology for Tracking, Remote Monitoring and Control

Ground Segment EvolutionT. Houtman, June 05, 2008

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Presentation Outline

Introduction to Transcore GlobalWave

Container Tracking

Dual Mode Satcom/Terrestrial Development

Navigation Technology Evolution

Hub Earthstation Evolution

SCADA Applications Development

Future Direction

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About Transcore GlobalWaveFounded in 1993, first GlobalWave system commissioned in 1999.

Location: Ottawa, CanadaDesign and Engineering, Network Operations and Customer Support, Manufacturing

~85 Employees

Strong engineering team with track record of innovation

25 patents

A leading global provider of satellite packet data systems and products for remote asset and fleet management.

dual satellite mode (S/L band) mobile terminal for Comtech Mobile Datacomdual mode (satellite/terrestrial) mobile terminal (MobileMax2)MT-1000 GlobalWave satellite terminal

MT-2000 GlobalWave satellite terminal MT3xxx GlobalWave satellite terminal family

Over 150 000 mobile satellite terminals sold to date

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GlobalWave Satellite Network

Assets

Customer logisticscontrol center

CommercialGEO

satellites

Earth station equipment

GPSsatellites

Redundant data hub(PPC)

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GlobalWave Coverage

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CANADA

USA

Alaska

SOUTHAMERICA

EUROPE

AFRICA

AUSTRALIA

ASIA

Russia

China

Brazil

NORTHAMERICA

Argentina

India

Congo(CDR)

Operating SatellitesN.A. DGS: 4 Bms_ MSAT2 @ 101 WMex ican DGS:S&W bms_MSAT1@106.5 WEurope: NC Bm_I3 INDW @ 25 EAfrica: NW, SW Bm_I3 IOR @ 64 EMid East: NE Bm_I3 INDW @ 25 EAustralia: 1 Bm_Optus1 @ 160 EChina: To be NC Bm_I3 IOR @ 109 E

Iceland

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2nd Generation

(2000)3rd Generation

(2006 – 2008)

Core Modem

MT-3000MT-3550MT-3300

Satellite Terminals

Terminal Evolution :Terminal Evolution :

MT-2000MT-1000

1st Generation

(1998)

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Third Generation Satellite Terminals

MT-3000 (Sense & Track PLUS)MT-3550 (Sense & Track)MT-3300 (Slap & Track)

• trailer and container tracking

• low profile – 0.8”x4.5”x20”

• integral battery pack

• 5+ year battery life- 2 reports per day

• asset tracking and monitoring

• size: 0.8”x4.5”x8”

• external battery source or direct connection to vehicle power

• I/O’s for sensors: e.g. cargo, door, temperature, pressure

The most power efficient L-Band satellite terminals in the world

• In-Cab Messaging

• size: 1.4”x4”x6”

• external battery source or direct connection to vehicle power

• extensive feature set:

• increased I/O’s

• applications processor

• automotive bus interface

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Marine Helm Module

Cargo Sensor

Temperature Sensor

In Cab MessagingWeb Access with GWVAS

and Linktrak

Universal Battery Pack

Application Accessories

MT-3xxx Charge Module Door Sensor

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Space Agency Funded Development

Commercialized2006MT3000 Terminal Development for Satcom/GNSSCSA

In progress

2005

2004

2002

Completed

To be commercialized

Container Tracking Terminal DevelopmentESA

CommercializedIntegrated GNSS/Mobile Communications Receiver with EGNOS/WAAS Capability

ESA

CommercializedGPS Module DevelopmentCSA

CommercializedGlobalWave Value Added Server DevelopmentESA

StatusDevelopmentAgency

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Under contract with the European Space Agency to develop prototype hardware and protocol to facilitate a container tracking application

• complex problem statement:

• complex propagation environment:

Container Tracking

Domestic (US)1%Swapbodies (EU)

2%

Tank0%

Refrigerated36%

Specialized dry bulk2%

ISO GP59%

Container Types:

~18 million containers worldwide~ 1 million reefers~100 thousand tanks

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Developed system will enable and provide a communications link for blocked terminals through the establishment of a local mesh network via an accessory module (CTIM –Container Tracking Interface Module)

• Underlying technology will also be leveraged for wireless sensors

Container Tracking

Cargo Sensor

Door Sensor

Temperature Sensor

SatcomTerminal

Cargo Sensor

Temperature Sensor

L-Band Satcom

Optional UHF Hub Comms

Door Sensor

CTIM – CTIMUHF Link

CTIM

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Dual Mode Satcom/GPRS

Complementary technologiesFor high availability urban/rural applications such as railLow average power for many years of operationHub initiated communication is a power challenge

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GNSS Technology

Reduced unassisted power consumptionFrequent fixesInfrequent fixes

Improved accuracyImproved availabilityGalileo Ongoing EGNOS/WAAS innovationInertial sensor integration

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Hub Earthstation Evolution

Next generation ESE with vastly increased signal processing capabilityMulti-user detection and interference cancellation algorithms will lead to a huge increase in RL capacityHigh impact to security, oil and gas applications

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SCADA Applications

PipelinesCathodic protection monitoringPIG passage detectionCompressor monitoringTank monitoring

EnvironmentalWater qualityLake and reservoir level

Agriculture/IrrigationWell levelPump monitoring

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Platform for Complex SCADA Applications

ability to run customer applications from the terminal128KB Flash customer application code space256KB SRAM for customer application code2MB non-volatile memoryre-programmable via the serial ports

developer’s environment available:fully supported APIcomplete GlobalWave network simulator for end-to-end developer application verification

multiple I/O’s2 RS-232 ports5 dedicated digital inputs3 dedicated digital outputs2 power outputs (500mA max)2 dedicated 10bit analog inputs4 network digital I/O’s2 network analog inputsRS485 vehicular/data bus interface for J1708, J1939

two standard 18-pin Conxall connector interface

developed for applications requiring sophisticated remote monitoring and control and on-board logic

permits the execution of locally based automated diagnostic routines where fault codes can be reported to the back-office while undertaking autonomous corrective actions to the asset (e.g. turning off various systems and activating back-up systems)

MT-3000 (Sense and Track PLUS):

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SCADA Enabling Technologies

Need for low power and occasional high data throughput

Enabling technology: dual network satcom terminal with higher on-demand throughput capability

Very cost sensitiveEnabling technologies for cost reduction• RFIC integration• Advanced transceiver topologies• Baseband ASIC• Ceramic component integration and antennas

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Future Direction

Evolve mesh technology to wireless sensorsEvolve GNSS technology for lower energy utilization and improved performanceHybrid GPS/Galileo receiverDual mode satellite/GPRS transceiverDevelop complex SCADA applications with MT3000Dual satellite network transceiverCost reduction technologies

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