NSMA

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ESV Update
Robert Hanson Vice President - Regulatory Affairs

• NSMA
• Spectrum Management 2005
• May 25, 2005

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Advantages of ESVs

• Convenient, reliable and cost effective
  communications services.
• Combines voice, data, fax, internet
• High speed data transmission
• Real time data exchanges
• Full-motion video applications
• Works in the harshest of environments

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How We Do It . . .

• Stabilized Antenna Platform on Ships (multiple
  configurations)
• Commercial FSS satellites (both C-Band and
  Ku-Band) to provide service (including PanAmSat,
  Intelsat, New Skies, SES Americom)
• Network based on IP, including VoIP
• Broadband broadcast to ships with bandwidth on
  demand for return channel
• Single point of control at 24x7 network operating
  center in Miramar, Florida.

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Technical Advances in ESVs

• Pointing accuracy better than 0.2 degrees and
  tracking very stable even in extremely rough seas
• Automatic control and location improved
• Power and bandwith requirements reduced through
  use of IP network
• Ku-band systems deployed for inland waterways
• Dual-band systems still not practical

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Sharing with Existing Users

• Compatible with existing FSS satellite networks
• Does not interfere with other FSS stations
• Negligible increase in the number of FSS stations
• Can use conventional frequency coordination
  methodology when at a predefined location
• In-motion frequency clearance methodology
  developed through ITU-R

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FCC Report Order

• The FCC adopted regulations for the operation of
  earth stations on vessels (ESVs) in a report and
  order released Jan. 6, 2005 (Procedures to Govern
  the Use of Satellite Earth Stations on Board
  Vessels in the 5925-6425 MHz/3700-4200 MHz Bands
  and 14.0-14.5 GHz/11.7-12.2 GHz Bands, IB Docket
  02-10).
• In general, these new regulations are favorable
  to the continued operation of ESVs and the growth
  of the industry.
• In particular they provide a clear and certain
  path for obtaining co-primary, permanent licenses
  for ESV operation within the U.S.

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FCC Report OrderMain Licensing Requirements

• Network Control Facility
• Ship Location Tracking
• Antenna System Compliance
• Frequency Coordination

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ITU-R Activity

• WP 4A Updates to Rec. S.1587 Characteristics
  of ESVs with specifications for smaller antenna
  sizes
• WP 4-9S Updates to Rec. SF.1649 with new
  detailed procedures for the assessment of
  interference potential.

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ETSI WG MAR ESV

• ETSI has prepared candidate Harmonised Standards
  for Ku-band C-Band ESVs.
• present status
• Harmonised Standard EN 302 340,
• requirements for protection of FS FSS in
  Ku-band.
• draft completed March 2005
• public enquiry May-September 2005
• Harmonised Standard EN 301 843 part 6 (with TC
  ERM)
• requirements for EMC in maritime environment for
  ESVs.
• draft completed March 2005
• public enquiry May-September 2005
• Harmonised Standard EN 301 447
• requirements for protection of FS FSS in
  C-band.
• expected completion of draft September 2005

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CEPT/ECC WGRA

• WGRA has prepared two Decisions, one for Ku-band
  and the other for C-Band ESVs.
• Both Decisions were adopted in May 2005 and will
  be sent to the ECC meeting in June for approval.
• These Decisions allow for free circulation of ESV
  terminals within CEPT countries if they have a
  recognized license and comply with the ETSI
  standards.

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Thanks for your attention!