government alliance for training & education by satellite

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GOVERNMENT ALLIANCE FOR TRAINING & EDUCATION BY SATELLITE

GATESGOVERNMENT EDUCATION & TRAINING NETWORK

GETN

Satellite Distance Learning: The best kept secret in the industry!

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GGovernment overnment EEducation &ducation & TTrainingraining NNetworketwork

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OverviewOverview

So why the secret?So why the secret? GETN and SatCom IIIGETN and SatCom III Interagency CooperationInteragency Cooperation What is the GETN What is the GETN AdvantageAdvantage?? GETN GETN Next GenerationNext Generation NetworkingNetworking

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Today, we are letting you in Today, we are letting you in on a Government secret:on a Government secret:

Satellite is a cheap, fast, Satellite is a cheap, fast, and effective way to meet and effective way to meet

distance learning distance learning requirements!requirements!

The Big Secret in DLThe Big Secret in DL

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• Satellite not frequently considered for Satellite not frequently considered for distance learning because often distance learning because often considered exotic and expensiveconsidered exotic and expensive

• Panacea syndrome—Web is the Panacea syndrome—Web is the answer for all distance learning answer for all distance learning

• Corporate America doesn’t talk about Corporate America doesn’t talk about it because it’s considered a strategic it because it’s considered a strategic advantageadvantage

• But who’s using satellite? But who’s using satellite?

So why the secret?So why the secret?

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Corporate Satellite NetworksCorporate Satellite Networks

A.G. EdwardsA.G. Edwards

Anheuser-BuschAnheuser-Busch

Bank of AmericaBank of America

BoeingBoeing

CaterpillarCaterpillar

Channel OneChannel One

CiscoCisco

DillardsDillards

Edward JonesEdward Jones

Federal ExpressFederal Express

FordFord

General ElectricGeneral Electric

General MotorsGeneral Motors

Georgia PacificGeorgia Pacific

Harley-DavidsonHarley-Davidson

Hewlett-PackardHewlett-Packard

Home DepotHome Depot

HUDHUD

IntelIntel

JCPennyJCPenny

KrogerKroger

Lowe’sLowe’s

Macy’sMacy’s

McDonald’sMcDonald’s

Merrill LynchMerrill Lynch

MicrosoftMicrosoft

OrkinOrkin

PfizerPfizer

SafewaySafeway

Southern COSouthern CO

Square DSquare D

StaplesStaples

State FarmState Farm

SYDASYDA

UnisysUnisys

USPSUSPS

Wachovia BankWachovia Bank

Wal-MartWal-Mart

The larger the enterprise, the more efficient satellite becomes

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OverviewOverview

So why the secret?So why the secret? GETN and SatCom IIIGETN and SatCom III Interagency CooperationInteragency Cooperation What is the GETN What is the GETN AdvantageAdvantage?? GETN GETN Next GenerationNext Generation NetworkingNetworking

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Government Education & Training NetworkGovernment Education & Training Network

• Interactive television for distance learningInteractive television for distance learning

• A network of Government networksA network of Government networks

• Shared facilities & programsShared facilities & programs

• Conceived & developed within the Air ForceConceived & developed within the Air Force

Currently the only interagency distance learning network

GETN

http://getn.govdl.org http://getn.govdl.org

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INTERACTIVE TELEVISION (ITV)INTERACTIVE TELEVISION (ITV)

- one-way video & two-way audio - one-way video & two-way audio

- via satellite - via satellite

ITV emulates the classroom at a distance


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ITV emulates the classroom at a distanceITV emulates the classroom at a distance Production capabilities offer:Production capabilities offer:

-- High-end graphics & motion video-- High-end graphics & motion video

-- Live, interactive learning exercises-- Live, interactive learning exercises

-- Teaching interviews-- Teaching interviews

-- Panel discussions-- Panel discussions

-- Guest speakers-- Guest speakers

-- Student interaction with the experts-- Student interaction with the experts

-- Student-to-student interaction-- Student-to-student interaction Most agencies provide instructor trainingMost agencies provide instructor training Integrates well with print & online media Integrates well with print & online media


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What are GETN’s major features?What are GETN’s major features?

Commercially available technologyCommercially available technologyCompressed Digital Video 1.5-to-2.5+ MbpsCompressed Digital Video 1.5-to-2.5+ MbpsFull motion, high-quality signal Full motion, high-quality signal Multiple channels per satellite transponderMultiple channels per satellite transponderContracted network management Contracted network management Conditional access management Conditional access management Contracted maintenanceContracted maintenance

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SATCOM IIContract No. GS00T07NSD0022

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GSA Contract with AT&TGSA Contract with AT&T

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Galaxy 26Galaxy 26

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Digital Video Satellite NetworkDigital Video Satellite Network

ComponentsComponents

ITV CLASSROOM ITV CLASSROOM

ITV

DOWNLINKDOWNLINK(RECEIVE)(RECEIVE)

PowerVuPowerVuDigital DecoderDigital Decoder

ACCESSACCESS

UPLINK (TRANSMIT)

Digital Encoder

STUDIO/TV STUDIO/TV CLASSROOMCLASSROOM

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Atlanta GAAtlanta GA

Convergent Media Systems, Inc.Convergent Media Systems, Inc.Network Operations CenterNetwork Operations Center

AUDIOAUDIORETURN RETURN

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SA PowerVu 9235/9234/9834SA PowerVu 9235/9234/9834

Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD)--the heart Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD)--the heart of the satellite broadcast systemof the satellite broadcast system

Receives digital television signal and Receives digital television signal and converts it into analog audio and video converts it into analog audio and video signals for display on television monitorsignals for display on television monitor

SA 9834 only: IP data port (10Mbps) - streams SA 9834 only: IP data port (10Mbps) - streams IP video or file transfer to desktopIP video or file transfer to desktop

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Next Generation: Cisco D9865Next Generation: Cisco D9865

Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD)--the heart of the satellite Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD)--the heart of the satellite broadcast systembroadcast system

Receives digital television signal and converts it into analog Receives digital television signal and converts it into analog audio and video signals for display on television monitor audio and video signals for display on television monitor (16:9 HD & 4:3 ratios)(16:9 HD & 4:3 ratios)

IP data port (10Mbps) - streams IP video or file transfer to IP data port (10Mbps) - streams IP video or file transfer to desktopdesktop

Currently being deployedCurrently being deployed

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ATN Audioconferencing SystemATN Audioconferencing System

Simple, push-to-talk, multipoint Simple, push-to-talk, multipoint conferencing conferencing

Single phone lineSingle phone lineFree, open exchangeFree, open exchangeOne mic for every two studentsOne mic for every two students

One TouchOne Touch

• Speed-dial, multipoint Speed-dial, multipoint conferencing conferencing

• Integrated microphone, control Integrated microphone, control and response keys allow and response keys allow participants to ask and answer participants to ask and answer questionsquestions

• Instructor acknowledges request Instructor acknowledges request and activates student mic and activates student mic

• Allows for student polling Allows for student polling • One of two brands used by GETNOne of two brands used by GETN

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Telstar 6Telstar 6

Galaxy 26

GETN MAPGETN MAP

FAA FAA OKLAHOMA CITY, OKOKLAHOMA CITY, OK

ANG ANG MCGHEE TYSON AFB, TNMCGHEE TYSON AFB, TN

USAFUSAFWRIGHT-PATT AFB, OHWRIGHT-PATT AFB, OH

US COURTSUS COURTSWASHINGTON DCWASHINGTON DC

DOJDOJCOLUMBIA SCCOLUMBIA SC

US F&WLUS F&WLSHEPHERDSTOWN SHEPHERDSTOWN

WVWV

7 uplinks 7 uplinks reaching overreaching over 2,200 locations2,200 locations

Galaxy 26Galaxy 26

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BIA BIA ALBUQUERQUE, NMALBUQUERQUE, NM

Defense Education & Training Defense Education & Training NetworkNetwork

single program officesingle program office

USAFUSAF — 1 uplinks (DETN Hub-4ch), 165 downlinks (316 cr) — 1 uplinks (DETN Hub-4ch), 165 downlinks (316 cr)

AFRCAFRC — 2 Broadcast Centers, 46 downlinks (incl w/ USAF)— 2 Broadcast Centers, 46 downlinks (incl w/ USAF)

US ARMY US ARMY — 3 Broadcast Centers, 24 downlinks (26 cr)— 3 Broadcast Centers, 24 downlinks (26 cr)

ANG ANG — 1 uplinks (2ch) - 228 downlinks (589 cr)— 1 uplinks (2ch) - 228 downlinks (589 cr)

DEOMIDEOMI — 1 Broadcast Center, 1 downlink — 1 Broadcast Center, 1 downlink

DLA DLA — 5 Broadcast Centers, 38 downlinks (40 cr) — 5 Broadcast Centers, 38 downlinks (40 cr)

USNUSN — 2 downlinks (8 cr)— 2 downlinks (8 cr)

Department of DefenseDepartment of Defense

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Federal Executive AgenciesFederal Executive Agencies

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Federal Judiciary AgenciesFederal Judiciary AgenciesUS Courts US Courts — 1 uplink (2ch) - 329 downlinks (393 cr)— 1 uplink (2ch) - 329 downlinks (393 cr)

Federal Judicial Center Federal Judicial Center && US Sentencing CommissionUS Sentencing Commission

FAA FAA — 1 uplink (3ch) - 123 downlinks (250 cr)— 1 uplink (3ch) - 123 downlinks (250 cr)

DOJ DOJ — 1 uplink (2ch) - 167 downlinks (245 cr)— 1 uplink (2ch) - 167 downlinks (245 cr)

BIA (DOI) BIA (DOI) — 1 uplink (F&WS) – downlinks TBD— 1 uplink (F&WS) – downlinks TBD

F&WS (DOI) F&WS (DOI) — 1 uplink (1ch) - 25 downlinks (26 cr)— 1 uplink (1ch) - 25 downlinks (26 cr)

NPS (DOI) NPS (DOI) — shared uplink (F&WS) - 232 downlinks (232 cr)— shared uplink (F&WS) - 232 downlinks (232 cr)

FBI (DOJ) FBI (DOJ) — 1 uplink (1ch) – 5 downlinks, (6 cr – & DOJ)— 1 uplink (1ch) – 5 downlinks, (6 cr – & DOJ)

ANG (DHS) ANG (DHS) — 1 uplinks (2ch) - 228 downlinks (589 cr)— 1 uplinks (2ch) - 228 downlinks (589 cr)

USCG (DHS) USCG (DHS) — 1 downlink (1 cr)— 1 downlink (1 cr)

USSS (DHS) USSS (DHS) — 1 downlink (2 cr)— 1 downlink (2 cr)

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Federal Executive AgenciesFederal Executive Agencies

IRSIRS — 1 uplink (2ch) - 148 downlinks — 1 uplink (2ch) - 148 downlinks

NASANASA — 1 uplink – multiple downlinks— 1 uplink – multiple downlinks

VHAVHA — 1 uplink (4ch) -— 1 uplink (4ch) - 145 downlinks 145 downlinks (Partnership w/DETN)(Partnership w/DETN)

SSASSA — 1 uplink (7ch) – 1,600 downlinks — 1 uplink (7ch) – 1,600 downlinks (SATCOM II - Hughes)(SATCOM II - Hughes)

BLM (DOI)BLM (DOI) — 1 studio mw to teleport – 136 downlinks — 1 studio mw to teleport – 136 downlinks

USPS USPS – 1 uplink – 300+ downlinks– 1 uplink – 300+ downlinks

CMS (HHS) CMS (HHS) – 1 uplink – 30 downlinks– 1 uplink – 30 downlinks

CDC (DHHS)CDC (DHHS) — 1 studio fiber to teleport – no dedicated — 1 studio fiber to teleport – no dedicated downlinksdownlinks

Other Satellite NetworksOther Satellite Networks

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Fed Gov Satellite Networks

USAF USAF

ANG ANG

AFRCAFRC

US ARMYUS ARMY

DEOMI DEOMI

DLA DLA

ARNGARNG

USNUSN

FAA FAA

DOEDOE

DOJDOJ

NIPTC (DOI)NIPTC (DOI)

F&WS (DOI)F&WS (DOI)

NPS (DOI)NPS (DOI)

USSS (DHS)USSS (DHS)

US Courts (FJ)US Courts (FJ)

FJC (FJ) FJC (FJ)

USSC (FJ)USSC (FJ)

IRS IRS

NASA NASA

VHAVHA

SSA (SSA (Satcom II)Satcom II)

BLM (DOI)BLM (DOI)

CDC (DHHS)CDC (DHHS)

CMS (HHS)CMS (HHS)

USPSUSPS

GETN (GETN (Satcom II – Hughes)Satcom II – Hughes) Other Networks Other Networks

DETNDETN

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OverviewOverview

So why the secret?So why the secret? GETN and SatCom IIGETN and SatCom II Interagency CooperationInteragency Cooperation What is the GETN What is the GETN AdvantageAdvantage?? GETN GETN Next GenerationNext Generation NetworkingNetworking

The The Government Alliance for Government Alliance for Training & Education by Training & Education by

SatelliteSatellite is an association of is an association of Federal Government employees Federal Government employees and military personnel who use and military personnel who use satellite technology to deliver satellite technology to deliver education & training for their education & training for their

organizationsorganizations


GATES


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http://gates.govdl.org http://gates.govdl.org

The The Government Alliance for Government Alliance for Training & Education by Training & Education by

SatelliteSatellite serves to promote serves to promote intragovernmental sharing of intragovernmental sharing of programming and facilitiesprogramming and facilities

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Shared GATES ProgramsShared GATES Programs

ProgramProgram AgencyAgency

AnthraxAnthrax CDCCDCFederal Employee Health BenefitsFederal Employee Health Benefits DOJDOJPreparing for SARSPreparing for SARS CDCCDCLocal Response to TerrorismLocal Response to Terrorism DOJDOJHighlights Global Homeland Sec ConfHighlights Global Homeland Sec Conf DHS DHS Disease, Disaster, & DetectionDisease, Disaster, & Detection CDC/UNCCDC/UNCCountering Anti-Vaccine MythsCountering Anti-Vaccine Myths SUNYSUNYLocal Response to TerrorismLocal Response to Terrorism DOJDOJ Retirement Planning - FERS Retirement Planning - FERS DOJDOJHealth Care for Federal EmployeesHealth Care for Federal Employees DOJDOJSelf Care Strategies Self Care Strategies CDCCDC

Defense Education & Training NetworkDefense Education & Training Network

KETVKETVKeesler AFB MSKeesler AFB MS

ATTV & NMUSAFATTV & NMUSAFWright-Pat AFB OHWright-Pat AFB OH

DRTVDRTVDobbins ARB GADobbins ARB GA

AUTVAUTVMaxwell AFB ALMaxwell AFB AL

RRTVRRTVRobins AFB GARobins AFB GA

LITVLITVLackland AFB TXLackland AFB TX

Terrestrial T-1 connection

Downlink

Broadcasting Center

DLADLA• DDLN-CS (Columbus OH)DDLN-CS (Columbus OH)• DDLN-FB (Ft Belvoir VA)DDLN-FB (Ft Belvoir VA)• DDLN-NC (New Cumberland PA) DDLN-NC (New Cumberland PA) • DDLN-PD (Philadelphia PA) DDLN-PD (Philadelphia PA)

SPTVSPTVPeterson AFB COPeterson AFB CO

18 Broadcast Centers18 Broadcast Centers

452 Earth Stations452 Earth Stations

732 Classrooms732 Classrooms

in CONUS, WestPac, & SWAin CONUS, WestPac, & SWAANG WN-M ANG WN-M MCGHEE TYSON AFB, TNMCGHEE TYSON AFB, TN

ANG WN-TANG WN-TTyndall AFB FLTyndall AFB FL

Army SENArmy SENFt Lee VAFt Lee VA

DEOMIDEOMIPatrick AFB FLPatrick AFB FL

ANG WN-AANG WN-AAndrews AFB MDAndrews AFB MD

Wright-Pat AFB OHWright-Pat AFB OH

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NOCNOCHNS Gateway HNS Gateway Napa CANapa CA

GBS GatewayGBS GatewayNorfolk VANorfolk VA

Air Technology NetworkAir Technology NetworkAir Education & Training CommandAir Education & Training Command

• The ATN Program Management Office is The ATN Program Management Office is the lead organization for DETN and the the lead organization for DETN and the birthplace of GETNbirthplace of GETN

• We are located at Wright-Patterson AFB We are located at Wright-Patterson AFB OHOH

• Our mission isOur mission is to pro-to pro-mote, manage, and mote, manage, and deliver instructional deliver instructional broadcasting for the broadcasting for the Air Force’s distance Air Force’s distance learning programs and learning programs and DOD users of ITVDOD users of ITV

Broadcast Center Terrestrial LinkBroadcast Center Terrestrial Link

Links broadcast centers to uplink hub cost Links broadcast centers to uplink hub cost effectively—replaces need for multiple effectively—replaces need for multiple uplinksuplinks

Allows for up to 2Mbps transmission rateAllows for up to 2Mbps transmission rate Used with AT&T DS3 & T-1 wireline serviceUsed with AT&T DS3 & T-1 wireline service

AudioconferencingAudioconferencing

VoIP or PSTNVoIP or PSTN Auto-dial or Dial-inAuto-dial or Dial-in Operator assisted screening or PIN Operator assisted screening or PIN

accessaccess The only The only DSN-certifiedDSN-certified bridge bridge Reservation, Scheduling, and Billing Reservation, Scheduling, and Billing

FeaturesFeatures CONTEX 480-port bridge

Linking VTC to ITVLinking VTC to ITV

ITV/VTC USED IN COMBINATIONITV/VTC USED IN COMBINATION

Shared programming Shared programming (bridging existing networks)(bridging existing networks)

Guest speaker not at uplink facility Guest speaker not at uplink facility (used as one-way) (used as one-way)

Student has access only to VTC Student has access only to VTC (used as one-way—quality permitting)(used as one-way—quality permitting)

-- -- Navy Learning NetworkNavy Learning Network, Army , Army TNETTNET & & Classroom XXIClassroom XXI

Air Technology NetworkAir Technology Network

KETVKETVKeesler AFB MSKeesler AFB MS

ATTV & NMUSAFATTV & NMUSAFWright-Pat AFB OHWright-Pat AFB OH

DRTVDRTVDobbins ARB GADobbins ARB GA

AUTVAUTVMaxwell AFB ALMaxwell AFB AL

RRTVRRTVRobins AFB GARobins AFB GA

LITVLITVLackland AFB TXLackland AFB TX

Terrestrial T-1 connection

Downlink

Broadcasting Center

SCTVSCTVPeterson AFB TXPeterson AFB TX

8 Broadcast Centers8 Broadcast Centers

228 Earth Stations228 Earth Stations

354 Classrooms354 Classrooms

in CONUS, WestPac, & SWAin CONUS, WestPac, & SWA

NOCNOCWright-Pat AFB OHWright-Pat AFB OH

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DETN – Western Europe DETN – Western Europe & SWA& SWA

Rebroadcast through DISA’s Global Broadcast Service, Norfolk VA

RAMSTEIN AB (2 Sites)RAMSTEIN AB (2 Sites)

AVIANO AB (2 Sites)AVIANO AB (2 Sites)

RAF MILDENHALLRAF MILDENHALL

RAF CROUGHTONRAF CROUGHTONRAF ALCONBURYRAF ALCONBURY

SPANGDAHLEM ABSPANGDAHLEM AB

NAS SIGONELLA (Proposed-DLA)NAS SIGONELLA (Proposed-DLA)

GERMERSHEIM (DLA)GERMERSHEIM (DLA)

AL DHAFRA UAEAL DHAFRA UAE

ALI AL SALEM AB KUALI AL SALEM AB KU

BALAD AB IRBALAD AB IR

AL UDEID QTAL UDEID QT

INCIRLIK AB INCIRLIK AB

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Western PacificWestern Pacific

KUNSAN ABKUNSAN AB

OSAN ABOSAN AB

KADENA ABKADENA AB

YOKOTA ABYOKOTA AB

MISAWA ABMISAWA AB

ANDERSEN AFBANDERSEN AFB

Reestablishing service through Hughes Network Services using Napa CA uplink as DOD gateway

Shared DETN ProgramsShared DETN Programs

Medical TrainingMedical TrainingAircraft MaintenanceAircraft MaintenanceCivil EngineeringCivil EngineeringHomeland DefenseHomeland DefensePollution & Hazardous Waste MgtPollution & Hazardous Waste MgtBiological TerrorismBiological TerrorismFiscal & Contract LawFiscal & Contract LawFederal Employees Health BenefitsFederal Employees Health BenefitsMulticultural TrainingMulticultural Training

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• Interactive Television network that has global Interactive Television network that has global reach (thousands of classrooms accross reach (thousands of classrooms accross CONUS, and links worldwide)CONUS, and links worldwide)

• Interoperable with 15 Federal Government Interoperable with 15 Federal Government Agencies—over 2,200 sites in commonAgencies—over 2,200 sites in common

• Preserves academic quality--Supports all levels Preserves academic quality--Supports all levels of learningof learning

• Meets learning objectives that require high-Meets learning objectives that require high-quality video and high levels of interactivity quality video and high levels of interactivity

• Out-of-pocket costs for ITV is typically 10% cost Out-of-pocket costs for ITV is typically 10% cost of travel & per diem for in residence—and ROI of travel & per diem for in residence—and ROI is immediate!is immediate!

What is the “GETN advantage?”What is the “GETN advantage?”

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What is the “GETN advantage?”What is the “GETN advantage?”

• Responsive to frequent changes & updatesResponsive to frequent changes & updates• Simple course conversion & rapid Simple course conversion & rapid

disseminationdissemination• Low dropout rates Low dropout rates • Supports other high-bandwidth applications Supports other high-bandwidth applications

(file transfer, computer-based instruction)—(file transfer, computer-based instruction)—bypasses the public Internet—not impeded by bypasses the public Internet—not impeded by network firewalls network firewalls

• In synch with trend in industry best practices of In synch with trend in industry best practices of using blended media approachesusing blended media approaches

When you want it NOW!

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ITV CostsITV Costs::• Personnel: include salaries and benefitsPersonnel: include salaries and benefits• Operations: satellite & audio; NOC admin costsOperations: satellite & audio; NOC admin costs• Maintenance: uplink, downlink, VTC (BC Links)Maintenance: uplink, downlink, VTC (BC Links)• Equipment: upgrades & sustainmentEquipment: upgrades & sustainmentResidence costsResidence costs::• Only travel & per diemOnly travel & per diemStudent throughputStudent throughput: : • Student-hourStudent-hourCost per student:Cost per student:• Total costs / total student-hoursTotal costs / total student-hoursROIROI• Residence cost / ITV Cost (as a percentage)Residence cost / ITV Cost (as a percentage)

Cost EffectivenessCost Effectiveness

Variables usedVariables used

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One-week course: 30 Hours, 100 studentsOne-week course: 30 Hours, 100 studentsResidenceResidence TDY Travel: $500, per diem: $846 TDY Travel: $500, per diem: $846

Total per student: $1,346 for 100: Total per student: $1,346 for 100: $134,600$134,600 Interactive TelevisionInteractive Television: :

Total per student hour: $4Total per student hour: $4Total per student: $120; for 100: Total per student: $120; for 100: $12,000$12,000

Cost avoidanceCost avoidance: $1,226 per student : $1,226 per student Total per offering (100 students): Total per offering (100 students): $122,600$122,600

Costs for ITV are Costs for ITV are 8.9%8.9% of residence! of residence!

Cost Effectiveness - AFCost Effectiveness - AF

Based on AF per hour costs Based on AF per hour costs (Satellite costs centrally funded by AETC)(Satellite costs centrally funded by AETC)

ROI: 776%ROI: 776%

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One-week course: 30 Hours, 100 studentsOne-week course: 30 Hours, 100 studentsResidenceResidence TDY Travel: $500, per diem: $846 TDY Travel: $500, per diem: $846

Total per student: $1,346 For 100: Total per student: $1,346 For 100: $134,600$134,600 Interactive TelevisionInteractive Television: :

Audio costs (10 sites, 10 students per site): $300 Audio costs (10 sites, 10 students per site): $300 BC Costs (not at AFIT): $270 BC Costs (not at AFIT): $270 Total per student: $6 For 100: Total per student: $6 For 100: $570$570Total per student hour: $0.20Total per student hour: $0.20

Cost avoidanceCost avoidance: $1,340 per student : $1,340 per student Total per offering (100 students): Total per offering (100 students): $134,030$134,030

Costs for ITV are Costs for ITV are 0.43%0.43% of residence! of residence!

School Cost EffectivenessSchool Cost Effectiveness

Based on actual per hour costs Based on actual per hour costs (Satellite costs centrally funded by AETC)(Satellite costs centrally funded by AETC)

ROI: 23,600%ROI: 23,600%

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To be the most effective and timely means for enterprise-wide distribution of quality distance learning programs within the Federal Government

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• Continued growth of ITV: Continued growth of ITV: -- In general, industry reconsidering moving back to -- In general, industry reconsidering moving back to

synchronous, interactive, blended learning (ASTD synchronous, interactive, blended learning (ASTD industry report & UP Report on e-Learning)industry report & UP Report on e-Learning)

-- Growth in interagency sharing of programming: -- Growth in interagency sharing of programming: increased use for rapid dissemination of health, increased use for rapid dissemination of health, disaster relief, national security information, & disaster relief, national security information, & required warrior trainingrequired warrior training

• Continued growth of satellite e-Learning through IP Continued growth of satellite e-Learning through IP multicasting and datacasting (especially CBI & print multicasting and datacasting (especially CBI & print media)media)

• Satellite will continue to compete with wireline for Satellite will continue to compete with wireline for multipoint distribution of synch & asynch DL—who multipoint distribution of synch & asynch DL—who will win? Who knows?will win? Who knows?

The Future of SatelliteThe Future of Satellite

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T-1 AccessT-1 Access

Origination SiteOrigination Site

NOCNOC

LMS ServerLMS Server

Site FirewallSite Firewall

DownlinkDownlink


NIPRNET or VSAT

NIPRNET or VSAT

LMS InterfaceLMS Interface

ITVITVClassroomClassroom

LANLAN

File ServerFile Server

Desktop Laptop CD/DVDDesktop Laptop CD/DVD

ITV or VTCITV or VTCSTUDIOSTUDIO

GETN Receive SiteGETN Receive Site


Live Video, Courseware


IRDIRD

GETN Next Generation:GETN Next Generation:Video Streaming w/o CoNVideo Streaming w/o CoN

Live VideoLive Video

AudioAudioConferenceConference(Return by POTS (Return by POTS or VSAT) or VSAT)

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GETN Next Generation:GETN Next Generation:Satellite IP Satellite IP ee-Learning-Learning

T-1 AccessT-1 Access

Origination SiteOrigination Site

NOCNOC

LMS ServerLMS Server


DownlinkDownlink


LMS Interface

LMS InterfaceNIPRNET or VSAT

NIPRNET or VSAT

ITVITVClassroomClassroom

LANLAN

Receiver-ServerReceiver-Server

Live VideoLive Video

Desktop Laptop CD/DVD PrintDesktop Laptop CD/DVD Print

ITV or VTCITV or VTCSTUDIOSTUDIO

GETN Receive SiteGETN Receive Site




AudioAudioConferenceConference(Return by POTS (Return by POTS or VSAT) or VSAT)

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Satellite e-Learning AdvantageSatellite e-Learning Advantage

Satellite broadcasting efficient for multipoint large-file Satellite broadcasting efficient for multipoint large-file transfer—high-speed data delivery transfer—high-speed data delivery

Bypasses heavily burdened Internet infrastructureBypasses heavily burdened Internet infrastructure Eliminates firewall barriersEliminates firewall barriers Delivers media-rich ADL instruction, full-screen/ full-Delivers media-rich ADL instruction, full-screen/ full-

motion IP video to classroom, desktop, or laptop motion IP video to classroom, desktop, or laptop (anytime anywhere)(anytime anywhere)

Seamlessly integrates w/LMS for SCORM-based Seamlessly integrates w/LMS for SCORM-based coursewarecourseware

Reaches unwired deployed warriors and avoids Reaches unwired deployed warriors and avoids C2 networksC2 networks

Adheres to best practices in industry Adheres to best practices in industry

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Professional Professional OrganizationsOrganizations

www.usdla.org

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DISTANCE LEARNING ASSOCIATION

www.fgdla.uswww.astd.org

www.nab.org

www.salt.org

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Effective & Efficient

Effective . . . Effective . . .

Efficient . . .Efficient . . .Anytime . . .Anytime . . .

Anywhere . . .Anywhere . . .

NOW!NOW!

GETN

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