Integrated Satellite and Terrestrial Networks for Effective Delivery of Education and Training Adrian Vranch, University of Plymouth John Dyer, TERENA
Issues for Consideration Practical StrategicPolitical Infrastructure IntegrationCollaboration Technical ServicesPerception
The University of Plymouth Dispersed across SW region Over 20,000 students, 3000 staff 6 Faculties + Postgraduate Medical School 6 Main teaching centres 12 Study centres (Institute of Health Studies) Over 20 partner colleges 40 RATIO centres
University of Plymouth Regional Map
Benefits Analysis Map
The Satellite Uplink 10 years experience Analogue, MPEG1 MPEG2 European Space Agency Research, Education, Training Live digital TV, data broadcast 2-way data small VSAT
Quiz time for a special prize How much does it cost the University of Plymouth to rent one hour of Eutelsat transponder time for digital TV/data transmission to Europe?
Integrated Delivery: Satellite and Terrestrial Networks Services: voice, video, data Bandwidth requirements Mbps Bandwidth symmetry requirements Synchronous and asynchronous Interaction and interruption Broadcast and point-to-point Quality, access and cost
Integrated Delivery System
Current Satellite Use RATIO regional telematics centres IHS health care students TETRASUR surgeon MRCS in hospitals ADAPT through RATIO EURONET ADAPT UFI BNSC low cost VSAT, 2-way internet
Current Satellite Use RATIO regional telematics centres IHS health care students TETRASUR surgeon MRCS in hospitals ADAPT through RATIO EURONET ADAPT UFI BNSC low cost VSAT, 2-way internet
Experiences using Satellite Capital costs and line rental charges Planning permission, advance booking Implications for scale-up Overcoming barriers to networking Breaking down barriers, traditions Security, reliability, satisfaction Perception - synchronous activity
Potential for Development Transferability - other regions, EU, world New technologies - ADSL, PowerLine Live interactive TV lectures Videoconferencing Data broadcast services VSAT 2-way data services Role of TERENA
Potential for Development
Quiz: How much?
Answer: 400 EURO
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