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Marine News Magazine - August 2007 - Page 38
ICG's MIS-200 The MIS-200 (Maritime Iridium Communication System) incorporates dual satcom channels over a single miniature antenna providing simultaneous data and voice communications. This is an ideal solution for vessels requiring over the horizon tactical voice and data communications. The system will support two-way data messaging in addition to a direct voice communications channel. The MIS-200 supports autonomous vessel tracking by an Operations Center (OPCEN). The system allows for multiple assets to be operated and monitored. When targets of interest are identified, the operator can input into the vessel's Nav/Guidance system and support realtime reporting to/from OPCEN. The design allows vessel data/voice link origination and termination. Data messages are relatively small consisting of position (Lat/Long), heading, course, velocity, date, time and text messaging. The voice channel can interface to the vessel's intercom system with the ability to dial a preprogrammed number when taken off hook. A total of three telephone stations can be installed with standard DTMF handsets supporting inbound and outbound calling. CONNECTING THE OFFSHORE OIL & GAS AND MARITIME INDUSTRIES WITH THE LATEST COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES Training VSAT Installation Certification Theme: Change is Constant Exhibition 2 Day Expo! Communications Companies and Service Providers 24" KVH-developed marine terminal. The mini-VSAT broadband service is fast, "always on", and available in a variety of pricing packages that offer significant cost savings for heavy data users when compared with other traditional data solutions available for commercial and leisure vessels. To support this service, KVH, under a joint development agreement with ViaSat, developed the TracPhone V7 two-way broadband satellite terminal. The system combines KVH's antenna technology with ViaSat's ArcLight spread spectrum mobile broadband technology. KVH created the 24" diameter antenna, the smallest stabilized satellite antenna available for providing broadband data connections to vessels. TracPhone V7 is as much as 65 KVH TracPhone percent smaller and 40 percent lighter than Inmarsat Fleet F77 antennas, and 85 percent smaller and 75 percent lighter than 1meter maritime VSAT antennas. ViaSat developed a new maritime version of its ArcLight spread spectrum modem currently used on business jets and by the military. The two companies jointly integrated these key technologies to enable the TracPhone V7 twoway broadband satellite terminal. MIS-200 TECHNICAL SESSIONS A comprehensive 3-day Technical Program consiting of 2 panel Sessions, 5 paper sessions and demonstrations. Panels � Offshore Communications Roundtable � Executive Roundtable Paper Sessions � The Broadband Pipe � Telecoms on the Move � "Acts of God" and the Business Continuity � Addressing the Skilled Labor Crisis Demonstrations � Offshore Video Conferencing � Real-time Streaming Video from Rigs, Ocean-going Vessels, Divers and ROVs Five paper sessions covering the following technologies: � Satellite � Wireless � Acoustic Communications � Fiber Optic Systems & Networks � IT Solutions � Ocean Observing Systems � Real time Rig Monitoring � Emergency Response � Submarine Telecom � Ship and Cargo Tracking/Monitoring Submit Abstracts at www.offshorecoms.com KVH Launches Broadband Service KVH Industries, Inc. has introduced a new type of satellite communications service that enables small, 24 in. antennas to provide affordable, always on broadband data connections to vessels. The new mini-VSAT Broadband service uses sophisticated spread spectrum technology to provide vessels with data reception rates as fast as 2 Mbps and data transmission rates as fast as 512 Kbps via a Eagle Offers New VHF Marine Radios Eagle has introduced two fixed-mount models and one handheld device. The new Eagle EVR-150 fixed-mount marine VHF radio with DSC functionality for immediate boat distress position/time transmission when connected to a Eagle VHF Radio compatible GPS receiver via NMEA 0183. The EVR-150 delivers 25/1-watt selectable transmit power, all InternationalCanadian-USA channels, 10 weather channels with alert tone detection, special 3CH key for Organized by In association with Satellite. Solutions. The World. Main Event Sponsor Industry Sponsor: Corporate Sponsor: Golf Tournament Sponsors: Media Sponsors: REGISTER TODAY! Register to exhibit, sponsor, attend at www.offshorecoms.com For more information contact: Inger Peterson: 772-221-7720 info@offshorecoms.com 38 � MarineNews � August 2007
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