Ed Kronholm’s Notes On the ARNG Satellite System; Part 1/2 December 2000 This proof of concept presentation was originally given to the Army National Guard Leadership in May of 2000. Subsequent approval for the concept was given. This system is One-Way Video and Two-Way Audio. The origination sites will NOT be able to see viewers at each remote site, but can have real time audio exchange depending upon the number of sites involved. You will notice that we are somewhat behind the timed phase lines due to a slowness in the release of funding. We now expect to begin the roll out of the downlinks in the first quarter of Calendar Year 2001. The equipment set will normally include the 1.2 meter dish seen in slide #10. Most will be roof mounted if possible to allow for clearer reception and less damage potential. Some sites in Alaska and other locations may require a larger dish as seen in slide #11. The equipment set seen in slide 12 is representative of what the equipment consists of except that the ARNG version will not include a computer, nor will it initially contain keypad response systems as shown. It will include Push-To-Talk microphones for interactivity,
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Ed Kronholm’s Notes On the ARNG Satellite System; Part 1/2
December 2000
This proof of concept presentation was originally given to the Army National Guard Leadership in May of 2000. Subsequent approval for the concept was given.
This system is One-Way Video and Two-Way Audio. The origination sites will NOT be able to see viewers at each remote site, but can have real time audio exchange depending upon the number of sites involved.
You will notice that we are somewhat behind the timed phase lines due to a slowness in the release of funding. We now expect to begin the roll out of the downlinks in the first quarter of Calendar Year 2001.
The equipment set will normally include the 1.2 meter dish seen in slide #10. Most will be roof mounted if possible to allow for clearer reception and less damage potential. Some sites in Alaska and other locations may require a larger dish as seen in slide #11. The equipment set seen in slide 12 is representative of what the equipment consists of except that the ARNG version will not include a computer, nor will it initially contain keypad response systems as shown. It will include Push-To-Talk microphones for interactivity, a VCR and two IRDs for simultaneous reception of two programs at once. The TV monitor furnished may also be different than that shown.
Ed Kronholm’s Notes On the ARNG Satellite System; Part 2/2
December 2000
By completing this network, the ARNG will not only supplement the existing DTTP terrestrial network, but it will also enhance its access to existing and new satellite programming, especially in those locations where terrestrial access is difficult. The ARNG will also join the ANG, USAF, USAFR, USA, DISA, DLA, USCG, and DEOMI as military operators all using the same common digital satellite platform. Federal operators include the FAA, DOE, Fish and Wildlife, US Courts, EPA, DOJ, and US Park Service. Together, this programming consortium, known collectively as the Government Education and Training Network or GETN, , now sharing more and more programming, will operate over 1,000 common use downlinks across the country delivering in excess of 8,000 hours of instruction each year via satellite.
For a further information about GETN and how a typical network, like the USAF’s works, please visit: http://getn.govdl.org/what_is_getn.htm and/or http://atn.afit.af.mil/images/ATN%20Web%20Brief.ppt
For a current listing of Interagency programming, please visit: http://www.dlnets.com/itv.htm#current
Potential ARNG program origination sites in the near term include the PEC, the WAATS, the EAATS and Ft. Rucker as well as the ARNG Readiness Center. None of these locations will initially have an actual satellite uplink, but will be linked terrestrially with an existing GETN uplink. If you have further questions, please call us toll free at 877-820-0305 or email: [email protected]
NGB DTTP Satellite Integration Proof of Concept
“Extending the Reach”
Discussion Draft17 May 2000
• Enhance Network• Supplement existing terrestrial network• Support continuity of operations• Offload bandwidth demands on terrestrial network• Deliver data efficiently and cost-effectively
• Leverage Delivery and Learning Resources • Extend NG “Purple” reach via collaboration of NGB, ARNG, ANG assets• Mobilize Government Education Telecommunications Network (GETN)• Utilize “shared use” partners’ resources
Proof of Concept: Goals
History & BackgroundHistory & Background
• The Government Education and Training Network (GETN) (http://www.fgdla.org/getn2.htm)
• The Air National Guard “Air Warrior” Network (200+ sites currently; up to 75 more)
• PEC “Webcasting” Demo to White House and DOA
• The May 00 Atlanta Meeting Outcome (EDS/GE Spacenet/Gilat vs. ATT/CMS) (www.convergent.com) (www.dlnets.com/ARNGJun00/sld001.htm)
