Study Aims to Answer Fundamental Questions
for Future Networks
CARLSBAD, Calif. and FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 26,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat UK Ltd., a subsidiary of
global communications company Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT),
today announced it was selected by the European Space Agency (ESA)
to conduct a multi-layered Satellite Communication (SATCOM) study
focused on evaluating the use cases, market segments and technical
aspects of these future systems, which will be comprised of
networks that span multiple orbital types including Geostationary
Equatorial Orbit (GEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), Low Earth Orbit
(LEO), High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) and others, as well as
include various frequency bands, satellite operators and network
designs.
Multi-layered, hybrid networks are increasingly being explored
as an enabler of enhanced communications agility and performance,
as well as a provider of critical resilience to protect against
potential disruptions or attacks. This new research, which will be
conducted over the next year, will look to answer some fundamental
questions around the future implementation and use of multi-layered
networks. This includes examining the current technology trends and
assessing different markets that would most benefit from
multi-layered SATCOM system applications. Additionally, the
research will analyze existing layered SATCOM networks to evaluate
the approach, benefits and limitations for those market segment
applications.
The study will explore a system design that supports the full
range of both current and future satellite service types, increased
spectral efficiency, and interoperability. It will involve several
tasks to assess the current market and technologies, develop system
requirements and trade-off exercises, modelling and simulation,
further analyses and provision of a future roadmap.
"We are excited to collaborate with ESA on this research project
to further the collective understanding of multi-layered networks
and how they can increase capability, resilience, and performance
for end-users across commercial and government," said John Reeves, managing director of Viasat UK. "As
a SATCOM provider serving multiple markets, we see tremendous
potential in using multi-layered space networks for different
sectors and mission use cases. Our work with ESA will consider all
different types of orbital satellites, networks and frequency bands
and ultimately provide recommendations to guide the formation,
technical needs and use of these future multi-layered
networks."
This research program is expected to be completed in the second
quarter of 2023 and could offer UK, European and allied nations
important guidance on a pathway toward developing and harnessing
the potential of resilient multi-layered SATCOM capabilities.
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications
company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be
connected. For more than 36 years, Viasat has helped
shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around
the world communicate. Today, the Company is developing the
ultimate global communications network to power high-quality,
secure, affordable, fast connections to impact people's lives
anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea. To learn
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains
forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors
created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include statements
about the timing and completion of research, as well as the
benefits of muti-layered satellite communications
networks. Readers are cautioned that actual results could
differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any
forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results
to differ include: contractual problems, and other factors
affecting the government and defense sectors generally. In
addition, please refer to the risk factors contained
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Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
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