08:00

Registration

 

08:30

Workshop Opening and Introduction

09:00

ESA Telecommunications Long Term Plan
Jose M. Casas
Deputy Head of the Telecommunications Department, European Space Agency (Netherlands)

09:30

Abstract
Satellite Broadband System: Its Needs and Technology
Iida, Takashi
National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (Japan)

10:00

Coffee Break

10:30

XM Satellite Radio Technology Fundamentals and Evolution
Dr. Stellios J. Patsiokas
XM Satellite Radio Inc. (USA)

11:15

Satellite Communications and R&D Activities
George Skikos
Executive Technology & Operations Officer, Hellas Sat (Greece)

14:00

Abstract
A High Efficiency Scheme for Quasi-Real-Time Satellite Mobile Messaging Systems
del Rio Herrero, O.; De Gaudenzi, R.
European Space Agency (Netherlands)

14:30

Abstract
A Mobile Ad-hoc Satellite and Wireless Mesh Networking Approach for Public Safety Communications
Iapichino, G.1; del Rio Herrero, O.2; Bonnet, C.1; Baudoin, C.3; Buret, I.3
1Institut Eurecom (France); 2European Space Agency (Netherlands); 3Thales Alenia Space (France)

15:00

Abstract
Satellite-Terrestrial Broadcasting/Multicasting Systems: A Layered Channel Coding and Scalable Video Coding Approach
Papadakis, G.1; Dimitriou, N.2; Chiew, T.-K.3; Avdikos, G.4
1Zenon S.A. Robotics and Informatics (Greece); 2National Kapodistrian University of Athens, Institute of Accelerating Systems & Applications (IASA) (Greece); 3Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R) (Singapore); 4Zenon Group/Raymetrics S.A. and Department of Physics, National Technical University of Athens (Greece)

15:30

Coffee Break

16:00

Abstract
Datacast Transmission Architecture for DVB-S2 Systems in Railway Scenarios
Vieira, F.; Vazquez Castro, M.A.; Lei, J.
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Spain)

16:30

Abstract
Application of Link Layer FEC to DVB-S2 for Railway Scenarios
Lei, J.1; Stockhammer, T.2; Vazquez Castro, M.A.1; Vieira, F.1
1Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Spain); 2Digital Fountain (Germany)

17:00

Abstract
Using LTE in 4G Satellite Communications: Increasing Time Diversity through Forced Retransmission
Papaleo, M.; Neri, M.; Corazza, G.E.; Vanelli-Coralli, A.
University of Bologna (Italy)

17:30

Abstract
Turbo-Code Division Multiple Access: Capacity Enhancement of Mobile Satellite Systems Using Narrowband Multiuser Detection
Fines, P.1; Christofylaki, E.2; Febvre, P.3
1Wireless Intelligent Systems Ltd. (United Kingdom); 2University of Westminster (United Kingdom); 3Inmarsat Ltd. (United Kingdom)

 

08:30

Abstract
MIMO Applicabillity to Satellite Network
Pérez-Neira, A.1; Ibars, C.1; Serra, J.1; Gómez, J.1; del Coso, A.1; Caus, M.2
1CTTC - Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (Spain); 2UPC (Spain)

Abstract
A Digital Wideband Receiver System for Satellite Monitoring and Signal Intelligence
Schlegel, H.; Perthold, R.
IZT GmbH (Germany)

09:00

Abstract
Dual Polarization for MIMO Processing in Multibeam Satellite Systems
Zorba, N.1; Realp, M.2; Perez-Neira, A.I.3
1Centre Tecnologic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC) (Spain); 2Aggaros (Spain); 3Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC) (Spain)

Abstract
SEU-Resistant SHA-256 Design for Security in Satellites
Juliato, M.; Gebotys, C.
University of Waterloo (Canada)

09:30

Abstract
An Improved Partial CSIT Random Beamforming for Multibeam Satellite Systems
Zorba, N.1; Realp, M.2; Perez-Neira, A.I.3
1Centre Tecnologic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC) (Spain); 2Aggaros (Spain); 3Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC) (Spain)

Abstract
A SEU-Resistant, FPGA-Based Implementation of the Substitution Transformation in AES for Security on Satellites
Ghaznavi, S.; Catherine, G.
University of Waterloo (Canada)

10:00

Coffee Break

 

10:30

Abstract
Forward Error Correction for an Enhanced SARSAT Distress Message
Kerr, R.; Hunt, A.; Crozier S.; Lodge, J.
Communication Research Centre (Canada)

Abstract
AINE: an IP Network Emulator
Morlet, C.1; Fernández Piñas, D.2
1ESA/ESTEC (Netherlands); 2Indra Espacio (Spain)

11:00

Abstract
Packet Loss Recovery in the Telemetry Downlink Via Maximum-Likelihood LDPC Decoding
Liva, G.1; Paolini, E.2; Chiani, M.2
1DLR (Germany); 2Univ. of Bologna (Italy)

Abstract
A Tool for Satellite Communications: Advanced DVB-RCS/DVB-S2 System and Protocol Simulator
Brandt, H.1; Boussemart, V.2
1DLR (Germany); 2German Aerospace Center (DLR e.V.) (Germany)

11:30

Abstract
On 64-APSK Constellation Design Optimization
Liolis, K.1; Alagha, N.2
1Space Hellas S.A. (Greece); 2European Space Agency (ESA-ESTEC) (Netherlands)

Abstract
Simulation Tool for Telecommunication System End-to-end Assessment
Morlet, C.1; del Rio Herrero, O.1; Arguello, L.1; Guillaume, A.2; Shlyaev, P.3; Esteves, J.4
1ESA/ESTEC (Netherlands); 2EADS Astrium (France); 3GTI6 (France); 4Critical Software (Portugal)

12:00

Abstract
Design of Spectrally-Efficient Continuous Phase Modulations
Barbieri, A.; Fertonani, D.; Colavolpe, G.
University of Parma (Italy)

Abstract
A High Performance Digital Channel Simulator for Satellite Transmissions
Perthold, R.; Rommelfanger, O.
IZT GmbH (Germany)

12:30

Lunch Break

 

14:30

Abstract
Satellite AIS System Study
Cervera, M.; Ginesi, A.; Casini, E.
European Space Agency (Netherlands)

Abstract
On Multicarrier Schemes for Doubly-Selective Channels
Cero, A.1; Barbieri, A.1; Colavolpe, G.1; Wylie-Green, M.P.2
1University of Parma, Dept. of Information Eng. (Italy); 2Nokia Siemens Networks Irving, TX (United States)

15:00

Abstract
CASCADE Demodulator
Cherkaoui, J.; Zanus, A.
MDA (Canada)

Abstract
Fundamental Issues in Time-Delay Estimation of Multicarrier Signals with Applications to Next-Generation GNSS
Zanier, F.; Luise, M.
University of Pisa (Italy)

15:30

Abstract
Demonstrating Semi-Transparent On Board Packet Switching by Satellite (ULISS)
Haardt, C.
Thales Alenia Space (France)

Abstract
Assessment of Potentiality of Adjacent Channel Interference Mitigation in a Low-Rate TDMA System
Gallinaro, G.1; Rita, R.2
1Space Engineering (Italy); 2European Space Agency (Netherlands)

16:00

Abstract
S-UMTS Processor Key Technologies Demonstrator
Topping, C.1; Bishop, A.1; Craig, T.1; Howe, D.1; Hamer, J.1; Senior, A.2; Angeletti, P.3
1Astrium Ltd. (United Kingdom); 2S.E.A (Group) Ltd. (United Kingdom); 3ESA (Netherlands)

Abstract
Optimal Noncoherent Detector for HS-GNSS Receivers
Lopez-Salcedo, J.A.; Vicario, J.L.; Seco-Granados, G.
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB) (Spain)

16:30

Coffee Break

16:30

 

Abstract
Wavelet Packet Transform Processing for Interference Excision in TT&C Spread-Spectrum Transponder
Simone, L.1; Caselli, F.2
1Thales Alenia Space (Italy); 2University of Rome, "Tor Vergata" (Italy)

Abstract
On-Board Processing of Video Image Sequences
Forchhammer, S.1; Andersen, J.D.1; Chanrion, O.2; Rasmussen, I.L.2
1Technical University of Denmark (Denmark); 2National Space Institute, DTU (Denmark)

Abstract
Performance Evaluation of a MIMO Satellite Diversity System
Mohammed, A.; Hult, T.
Blekinge Institute of Technology (Sweden)

Abstract
DVB-S2 ACM and ACM/QoS integration for triple-play bi-directional satellite services in the UNIC project
Vignaroli, L.1; Mignone, V.1; Rossini, M.1; Bertella, A.1; Tabone, M.1; Vaccaro, A.2; Boccolini, G.3
1Rai Radiotelevisione Italiana (Italy); 2MBI (Italy); 3University of Pisa (Italy)

Abstract
Interoperability and Testing in Broadband Satellite Networks
Abbasi, M.1; Stergioulas, L.1; El-Haddadeh, R.1; Kretschmer, M.2; Pitsilis, V.3; Tsiolis, I.4; Zagkos, D.4; Hatziefremidis, A.4
1School of Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics, Brunel University (United Kingdom); 2Fraunhofer Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V. (Germany); 3National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos" (Greece); 4Hellenic Aviation Industry S.A. (Greece)

Abstract
A Rain and Scintillation Ka-Band Channel Simulator
Sala, J.1; Lamarca, M.2; Lopez, J.A.2; Rey, F.2; Riba, J.2; Vazquez, G.2; Villares, X.2; Jalon, A.M.3; Rodriguez, P.3
1Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) (Spain); 2UPC (Spain); 3Thales Alenia Space España (Spain)

Abstract
IP/MPLS Satellite Network Convergence in ULISS Project
Dubois, E.1; Baudoin, C.2; Beylot, A.L.3; Chaput, E.3; Haardt, C.2
1TeSA (France); 2Thales Alenia Space (France); 3IRIT/ENSEEIHT/TESA (France)

Abstract
A Three Dimensional Model for Land Mobile-HAP-MIMO Fading Channels
Michailidis, E.; Kanatas, A.
University of Piraeus (Greece)

Abstract
Performance of MRC Satellite Diversity Receivers over Correlated Lognormal and Gamma Fading Channels
Sakarellos, V.K.; Skraparlis, D.; Panagopoulos, A.D.; Kanellopoulos, J.D.
National Technical University of Athens (Greece)

Overview of the Application of High Altitude Platform (HAP) Systems in Future Telecommunication Networks
Avdikos, G.1; Papadakis, G.1; Dimitriou, N.2
1Zenon Group (Greece); 2Institute of Accelerating Systems and Applications (Greece)

 

08:30

Abstract
Proof of Concept of a High Throughput Processor for Broadband Access Networks
Hughes, R.1; Brown, S.1; Howe, D.1; Chiassarini, G.2; Gianfelici, D.2; Altamura, P.2; Angeletti, P.3
1Astrium Ltd (United Kingdom); 2Space Engineering S.p.A. (Italy); 3ESA - ESTEC (Netherlands)

09:00

Abstract
Characterisation of TWTA Non-Linearity by Means of Time-Domain Correlation Method
Colzi, E.1; Angeletti, P.1; Aloisio, M.1; D'Addio, S.1; Oliva Balague, R.1; Casini, E.2
1European Space Agency (Netherlands); 2NATO C3 Agency (Netherlands)

09:30

Abstract
Performance Improvement from Linearizing Power Amplifiers In Multi-Port Amplifier Subsystems
Huang, X.; Caron, M.
Communications Research Centre (Canada)

10:00

Coffee Break

 

10:30

Abstract
Code Detection at Launch and Early Orbit Phase for CDMA TT&C
Maffei, M.; Simone, L.
Thales Alenia Space Italia (Italy)

11:00

Abstract
SNR Estimation for Apsk in Awgn with Unknown Channel Phase Offset
Das, A.1; Das, A. (Nandan)1; Ng, J.2
1ViaSat Inc. (United States); 2University of California, San Diego (United States)

11:30

Abstract
DA-GLRT Burst Detection and Synchronization Based on a Chirp-Like Preamble
Rey, F.1; Lamarca, M.1; López-Salcedo, J.A.1; Riba, J.1; Sala, J.1; Vazquez, G.1; Villares, X.1; Jalón, A.M.1; Rodríguez, E.2
1Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Spain); 2Thales Alenia Space, (Spain)

12:00

Abstract
A Software-Radio Test-bed for Measuring the Performance of DVB-S2 Receiver Circuits
Savvopoulos, P.; Papandreou, N.; Antonakopoulos, T.
University of Patras, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (Greece)

12:30

Lunch Break

 

14:30

Abstract
Signal Frequency Channelizer/ Synthesizer
Cherkaoui, J.; Glavac, V.
MDA (Canada)

15:00

Abstract
On-Board DSP Techniques for Radio-Science Applications
Simone, L.1; Maffei, M.1; Gelfusa, D.1; Boscagli, G.2
1Thales Alenia Space Italia (Italy); 2ESA/ESTEC (Netherlands)

15:30

Abstract
Reconfigurable Implementation for On-Board Digital Processors
Morlet, C.1; Iacomacci, F.2; Autelitano, F.2; Quaranta, F.2
1ESA/ESTEC (Netherlands); 2Thales Alenia Space (Italy)