{"id":62448,"date":"2019-05-17T23:03:25","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T15:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/antenna-manufacturers-grapple-with-heightened-demands\/"},"modified":"2019-05-17T23:03:25","modified_gmt":"2019-05-17T15:03:25","slug":"antenna-manufacturers-grapple-with-heightened-demands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/antenna-manufacturers-grapple-with-heightened-demands\/","title":{"rendered":"Antenna Manufacturers Grapple With Heightened Demands"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most eagerly awaited panels on the final day of SATELLITE 2019 was \u201cAntenna Technology for Advanced Connectivity Networks,\u201d which saw a host of antenna companies and a number of other players talk about this particularly exciting segment of the market. What was interesting about the panel was the sheer number of different perspectives. Lisa Kuo, director of technical sales, Panasonics Avionics, took on the service provider perspective. Given that Panasonic has more than 2,237 connected aircraft in service, it is keen to see effective antenna technology to support its business plans. \u201cAs a service provider, we feel we are best positioned to know where the market is going, and we are definitely here to solve these issues. All of these technologies (antennas, constellations) are great, but how do you make sure all of these systems can work together? We need a lot more innovation in this area. We would like to have the same terminal forever,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Kuo added that airline passengers want an \u201cat home\u201d experience, but want high speed at no cost. However, replacing equipment is an issue. \u201cWe are big fans of Low Earth Orbit (LEO). We have airlines that fly over polar regions that right now don\u2019t have any polar coverage. But, how much will it cost?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/sEIpyUDQnWft8XahNGpE_ShowDaily19_Cover_WrapUp_DGTL-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 120px; height: auto;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/sEIpyUDQnWft8XahNGpE_ShowDaily19_Cover_WrapUp_DGTL-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/sEIpyUDQnWft8XahNGpE_ShowDaily19_Cover_WrapUp_DGTL-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/sEIpyUDQnWft8XahNGpE_ShowDaily19_Cover_WrapUp_DGTL-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/sEIpyUDQnWft8XahNGpE_ShowDaily19_Cover_WrapUp_DGTL.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fs-5 mt-0\">Explore the Show Daily 2019 Wrap Up Issue<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-0 fs-smaller text-balance\">Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<button class=\"btn btn-primary\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"offcanvas\" data-bs-target=\"#offcanvasMENU\" aria-controls=\"offcanvasExample\" aria-label=\"button\" style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tView More <i class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle\"><\/i><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<p>Kymeta has recently launched an Electronically Steered Antenna (ESA) and terminal and is one of a new wave of players trying to shake up the market. Lilac Muller, Vice President (VP) of product management at Kymeta talked about other connected transportation markets that could be targeted with better antenna technology. She highlighted intercity buses as one example as they frequently go out of terrestrial range, and need connectivity. Given that thousands of these intercity buses are acquired each year, both in the U.S. and in international markets, Muller highlighted this as a potential great, new market for satellite. In terms of driving costs down, Muller added, \u201cWe all recognize that costs that need to come down. One of the things is that is ignored is how these antennas are integrated into different platforms. You need to look at things in a holistic way, rather than just the cost of the antenna. The integrators are shifting in non-traditional satcom markets. People don\u2019t care about technology. Some of the verticals (that satellite could be targeting) are cellular customers. The system magically needs to switch (to satellite). They want appropriate technology to make this happen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>David Garood, SVP of market development at Phasor, echoed Muller\u2019s sentiments by adding that the cost of satcoms is too high. When talking about the potential of the LEO market, he added, \u201cMobility will be a key business for operators. When you look at the LEO, it has to be an electronically steered antenna. It is a criticality for the whole LEO constellation ecosystem. There is a scarcity of available solutions. I think availability in terms of cost. I think the LEO opportunity, the main attraction for users is low latency. I think it is becoming increasingly important. For the mobility market, LEO offers a fundamental solution.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The costs involved of deploying high-tech antenna systems was the main talking point of the panel. Peter Moosbrugger, chief technologist of phased array and Radio Frequency (RF) technology at Ball Aerospace, said, \u201cI think it is very important to look at the satellite in two ways, on the ground as well as the satellite. You need to balance both. It is really critical to understand both ends of the link. The real vector we are working on is cost. Meeting aggressive cost points is key \u2014 there are complex economic architectures and they can unravel quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The panel also had an operator\u2019s perspective with Raz Ramir, CEO of NSLComm, taking part. He said that NSLComm believes satellite communication is too expensive, and that the industry as a whole needs to make satellites more cost-effective and provide more bandwidth. \u201cWe believe antennas can help that process. We are launching a nanosatellite in two months. There is an opportunity to position NSLComm as a standard for small satellite communications in a given weight class.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also highlighted the need for flexibility. He added, \u201cWe don\u2019t know what will be needed in satellites in five to six years. We need to create flexibility for how satellites are used in space. For example, how can I use an existing asset in space? I would expect to see more active systems. There is a bright future for both passive and active antenna technologies. There is a different mindset between industry and customers. Customers want a \u2018better today\u2019 rather than worrying about tomorrow.\u201d VS<\/p>\n<p>,<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">In This Issue<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 376:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/QIzo7iTERFsI6i4Gg56R_ptjkH7aTJ2Y19ZBkKrAW_Sat2019_Banner2028229-300x200.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/QIzo7iTERFsI6i4Gg56R_ptjkH7aTJ2Y19ZBkKrAW_Sat2019_Banner2028229-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/QIzo7iTERFsI6i4Gg56R_ptjkH7aTJ2Y19ZBkKrAW_Sat2019_Banner2028229-800x534.jpg 800w, 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