November/December | Volume 6 | Issue 6

1 Editorial

2008: a brief glance back.

4 Satellite News Review

Satellite Evolution Asia offers a round-up of the latest satellite industry news.

10 Stop interfering
It is a big problem in the commercial satellite sector and it can threaten the security of satellite networks – but what is it and how can it be prevented? Helen Jameson looks into the troublesome problem of satellite interference.

14 Putting risk into perspective
We are all more than aware that the world is experiencing a credit crisis but how is this affecting the global insurance industry and those who assess the risk of space-based assets. Philippe Montpert, Managing Director of Paris-based Willis Inspace generously agreed to speak to Helen Jameson from the point of view of the insurer.

16 The risk takers
The area of space risk assessment and insurance is a niche market but an extremely important part of any space programme. Helen Jameson finds out more about the business and how it all works.

20 Going live
Technology never stands still for long and this is very true of the satellite newsgathering industry. New technology is being used to satisfy our appetite for rolling news. Satellite Evolution looks at these advances.

28 SNG specialists
Advent Communications are a pioneer of modern satellite newsgathering. They manufactured the first flyaway antenna in 1989 and have been focused on the SNG and broadcast sector ever since. Helen Jameson spoke to James Wilcox of Advent Communications about SNG and recent developments.

30 A regional leader
It has been another impressive year for SingTel that has embraced everything from making a huge impact on the maritime market to sponsorship of the first ever F1 night race in Singapore. Helen Jameson speaks to SingTel’s Executive Vice President Bill Chang about the year that has past and what the future holds.

34 A unique viewpoint
The use of earth observation satellites for military and governmental use is expected to increase further in the future for countries all over the world. Global Military Communications looks at the major earth observation programmes.

38 Satellite communications: helping millions
The Red Cross of America is a humanitarian association that helps millions of people a year recover from disasters across the world. The use of satellite communications within the humanitarian sector has seen a marked rise in recent years. Helen Jameson spoke to Keith Robertory, Disaster Services Technology Manager for the American Red Cross to find out how the organisation is using satellite based technology and why.

42 The stages of disaster receovery
Early warning – survival – rebuilding. These are the stages of disaster mitigation and recovery. Satellite is playing a key role in every phase. Satellite Evolution looks at some examples and discovers how satellite supports the disaster recovery cycle.

48 ViaSat: providing for the military
Government satellite communications form a core part of ViaSat’s capabilities and the company is playing a key role in transforming the way in which the military communicates. Helen Jameson spoke to Peter Weissmann, Business Development manager at ViaSat Australia and a former soldier himself, about the evolution of communications in the military and where ViaSat fits in.

52 Gaining regional independence
In preparation for the location based service revolution, more and more regions of the world are working on their very own regional satellite navigation systems. The regions of Asia are no different. Satellite Evolution explores how Japan and India are developing their own systems to rival GPS and gain navigational independence.