3. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection The Use and Application of Satellite Communications in Forest Protection

4. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection Topics For Today's Discussion Why Use Satellite Communications? What Types of Devices are Available and What are the typical uses for these devices in Forest Protection today? What are the Typical Costs of Satellite Communications? Questions for you to Answer about utilising communications in Forest Protection What Does the Future Hold for Satellite Communications

5. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection Advantages of Satellite Communications Remote Capabilities Satellite communication does not require any ground infrastructure such as towers etc. for communications Device Variety Large variety of devices from hand held phones to small earth stations providing differing levels of connectivity for different purposes

6. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection Availability Most satellite systems designed to provide connectivity with a high degree of availability. (No busy signal) For Emergency Use Connectivity is excellent where other networks will get congested Can Supply Point to Multi Point and Point to Point Connectivity Multiple users can listen to each other as a group / broadcast the same information to several remotes

7. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection Portable From hand held / pick up / airplane/ helicopter Can tie in Radio Networks Can provide extended radio network connectivity either temporarily or permanently

8. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection Communication solution for Aircraft and Helicopters Can offer high bandwidth in remote locations Satellite can meet high bandwidth requirements almost anywhere in Canada in a short time frame

9. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection Satellite Communications Remote Operation Device Variety For Intended Purpose Availability Point to Multipoint / Point Portable Radio Tie In Aircraft High Bandwidth

10. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection Satellite Devices and Their Use and Application in Forest Protection

11. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection Handheld Satellite Devices Globalstar / phone Iridium / phone / pager Used for personnel communications, emergencies, firefighting team leads, remote small comm. requirements

12. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection Globalstar Phone Cost $1,000 phone and $1.59 / min ($49.95 month plan)

13. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection Iridium Optional RJ11 Radio Extension Capabilities Phone and Pager Cost $1,000 refurbished phone / $1.50 / min / Rent $279 / month with 60 min Cost $150 pager / $95 / month for service

14. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection Briefcase Sized Satellite Communications MSAT Inmarsat MSAT used for PTT service / group calling/ voice / fax / packet data applications Inmarsat can be used for 64 kbps high speed data easy to use self set up system

15. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection MSAT PTT Data 4.8 kbps / Voice as Handset and PTT / Supports Fax Cost $2,000 – 3,500 / Airtime $.99/min / $400 month for PTT service

16. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection Weather Stations MSAT packet data terminal Low Power Device Cost $2,850 / unit Airtime $0.04/32 bytes

17. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection Inmarsat 64 kbps Data at 64 kbps in S/ Mid reaches of Canada Cost $14,725 / Airtime $11.50 / min for 64 kbps service Rent $$3,500 / month plus airtime

18. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection Aircraft Solutions Iridium Aerosat Allows Communication with ground crews / ground base Allows Communication with other equipped aircraft Cost $ $3,200-$4,200 Airtime $1.79/min

19. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection Earth Station Solutions HSi (High Speed Internet) SkyCom IP / Voice / Fax / Data / Video

20. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection HSi Data only Small Dish Antenna For use at camps & facilities requiring data networking requirements. Easy to use and configure Data Radio Tie In Small WAN

21. HSi Network Diagram

22. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection HSi Self Finder SkyLink 4000 and 5000 Available Cost $2,650 / $250 / month 3 yr term Rent $1,000 / month

23. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection SkyCom IP High quality multi line voice Fax Data High Quality Video Capability High Capacity WAN Radio ( voice and data) Tie In Private Hub Capability (Security)

24. SkyCom IP Network Diagram

25. SkyCom IP Private Network Solution

26. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection SkyCom IP Wireless Extensions Cost $22,000 / $2,550 / month / 128 kbps Service Rent 128 kbps service $5,500 / month

27. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection Satellite Questions? Coverage of the system? Intended use? Power Requirements? Security? Rent Vs Purchase? Length of Use? Growth Needs? Ease of Use?

28. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection The Future Of Satellite KA Band Services Emphasis on Portability Self Serve Capabilities More Cost Effective Solutions

29. Satellite Communication and Forest Protection Summary Handheld – Personnel Communications Iridium / Globalstar MSAT – PTT for crews / Small Data Monitoring MSAT Data Only – For Camps and Facilities/ Monitoring HSi Voice Fax Data Video - Camps and Facilities SkyCom IP