16-08-2012, 03:47 PM
ORBCOMM
Worldwide AIS from Space ORBCOMM - Texas IV - 9-28-10.ppt (Size: 8.87 MB / Downloads: 286)
What is ORBCOMM?
ORBCOMM is a leading global satellite data communications company focused on Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications. The company’s satellite constellation includes spacecraft carrying Automatic Identification System (AIS) receivers, making ORBCOMM the first commercial provider of globally collected AIS data from space.
By means of a global network of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites and accompanying ground infrastructure, ORBCOMM’s low-cost and reliable data communications products and services track, monitor and control mobile and fixed assets.
ORBCOMM is headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey and has a network control center in Dulles, Virginia. For more information, visit www.orbcomm.com.
Global Communications System
Constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites - contiguous global coverage
Over 540,000 M2M billable subscribers
Two-way 100% full M2M message acknowledgement
Single global technology standard
Broadcast capability
15 gateways globally
AIS enabled satellites
Worldwide assets and operations
No debt
AIS Enabled Satellites
Satellite AIS data and operational service available from ORBCOMM since 2008
“Next Generation OG2”satellites in production
18 satellites plus options for up to 30 more.
Over $164 Million (USD) committed for 18 satellites & launch
Advanced processing capability with increased capacity
AIS receiver and demodulation improvements along with other enhancements
Up to four (4) satellites per launch on 9 month launch increments planned
Initial launch of 2 satellites planned for 2Q11
Entire 18 Next Generation OG2 constellation completed by end of 2013
Additional commitments made for equatorial and polar satellites (AIS only satellites)
2Q11 launches planned – one equatorial and one polar
Multiple Satellites and Ground Stations
Advantages of multiple satellites and ground stations
Increases probability of message reception
Multiple “views” of individual vessels
Minimizes effects of co-channel interference
Network redundancy minimizes risks
Redundant space and terrestrial assets
Increases refresh rate of individual vessels
Reduces latency of messages
Real-time data when connected to ground stations
Minutes not hours