Inmarsat is a global satellite network operator that provides mobile broadband connectivity across land, sea, and air. It works with over 100 governments worldwide to support defense, emergency services, humanitarian, and disaster relief missions. Mobile satellite communications can provide critical connectivity during disasters when terrestrial infrastructure is damaged, as they do not rely on fixed networks and offer portable, scalable solutions for voice, data, and video anywhere at any time. Inmarsat's services have supported emergency response efforts during disasters by helping restore communications and provide situational awareness.

1. International Disaster Reduction Conference, Davos – August 2016
Ashok Bharti, Senior Country Advisor, India
Mobile Satellite Communications
Mobile Satellite Communications- Disaster & Crisis Management
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2. Inmarsat works with over 100 Governments around the world supporting
Defence, Emergency Services, Humanitarian and Disaster Relief missions.
› High speed, secure data and voice connectivity designed for mobile users.
› A global network delivered locally.
Inmarsat, a UK based company, is a global satellite network operator which provides mobile
broadband connectivity across land, sea and air.
Who we are?

3. › What First Responders need
› Rapidly/easily deployable voice, video and data
› Preferred characteristics of first responder communications
› Independence from terrestrial networks
› Reliability
› Portability
› Scalability
› Ease of use
Emergency Communication Requirements

4. Why mobile satellite
communications
› Terrestrial infrastructure is 1st casualty – landlines out
of service, mobile reduced, base stations flooded, lack
of power/fuel, lack of redundant pathways,
interoperability issues, etc.
› VSAT – Cumbersome, difficulty to reach hard hit areas,
coverage limitations
› MSS – Anywhere, anytime
› Full range of solutions – voice, high-speed data, video
› Full range of portable and mobile devices

5. Disasters are communication
events
Emergency communications saves live and protect
property
› Restore operability
› Provide communication among non-interoperable groups
› Restore lifeline service
› Situational awareness
› Damage and needs assessment
› Continuity of Government
› Evacuation and mass care management

6. 1st phase investment
ResidualRisk
Php
2nd phase investment
3rd phase investment
Reducing the Risk, Phasing the Investment

7. › 12th Jan – Earthquake struck
› 13th Jan – Aid agencies arrive
› BGAN services deployed
› 20th Jan – concurrent users peak at 129
BGAN network performance during the Haiti
earthquake
Inmarsat Saving Lives
Performance
for 21st Jan 10
Forward
Carrier
Return Carrier
Traffic (minutes) 16459 20,324
Channel
Availability
>99% >99%

8. Scalable Solutions
› Voice (single phones)
› Data (C2 and Internet)
› Push to Talk
› Deployable 3G
› Telemedicine
› Logistic and asset tracking
› Infrastructure restoration
One Satellite Service

9. BGAN- One device, Two network

10. Fixed land terminals (GX)
Paradigm Communications and Skyware Technologies
› 69cm, 98cm and 1.8m options
› Paradigm ‘Connect’ Series
› Skyware Technologies ‘Sky’ Series
› Skyware Technologies’ new 5W DRC XCVR
› Flexible mounting options, incl king post,
non-pen mount, ISO corner mount, etc.

11. Transportable land terminals (GX)
Cobham, Paradigm Communications and Skyware
Technologies
› Cobham SATCOM:
› Explorer 3075GX – 75cm Manual Point
› Explorer 5075GX – 75cm Auto Point
› Skyware Technologies:
› GX Atom65 – 65cm Manual Point
› GX Atom65AA – 65cm Auto Point
› GX Atom99 – 99cm Manual Point
› Paradigm Communications:
› Connect 100T – 98cm Manual Point
Cobham E5075 Skyware GX Atom65
Paradigm
Connect100T

12. Provides a cell of
between 1-10km
diameter depending on
terrain and antenna
configuration
Supports up to 28
concurrent GSM calls
Terrestrial
network Pico cell and static BGAN reachback
Terrestrial
GSM switch
Mobile pico cell
with COTM
reachback
The Technology
GSM Pico-Cell

13. BGAN Hotspot

14. Mobile data node
Establishes a quickly deployable 3G node to provide a private
communications cloud
› A truly portable 3G bubble
› Used with BGAN to provide instant voice and data
connectivity to unconnected areas
› A private 3G network for 16 users within a 1 km radius
bubble
› Mesh multiple MDNs to create a larger mobile network
› Backhaul ability via BGAN connects commercial 3G
devices to Inmarsat’s global network
› Flexible – Small (A4), light, discreet and mobile (static,
on foot or vehicle)
Target markets
Disaster relief connectivity for
rescue forces
Covert secure connectivity independent
from public mobile networks
Extension to existing 3G networks for
seamless switching for blue light services

15. Emergency response
Immediate access to voice and data comms
› Reliable voice calls with IsatPhone Pro
› Restore essential connectivity with Broadband Global Area
Network - BGAN
› BGAN terminals are rugged and highly portable
› No technical expertise needed to use BGAN and an online
connection is established within minutes
› Traffic is pro-actively managed during disasters to
minimize congestion

16. Set-up a broadband mobile office
› Provide voice and data connectivity for up to 10
users simultaneously
› Cost-effective Shared Corporate Allowance
Packages (SCAPs)
BGAN empowers aid delivery
› Send high volumes of time-critical situational
data
› Access office-based applications in the field
› Inmarsat-4 network operates at 99.9%
availability
› Roof-mounted on the move terminals are
available so you can stay connected on-the-
move
Disaster Relief
Co-ordinate relief efforts via BGAN

17. Enjoy affordable connectivity
› BGAN Link broadband connectivity for
a sustained period of operation
› Predictable subscription-based pricing
› VSAT services supported
Ensure site security
› BGAN connected to CCTV can relay
videos and imagery for remote
surveillance of temporary sites
› Montior for intruders and keep an eye on
equipment and assets
Sustainable development aid
Post-disaster reconstruction

18. Sustainable development aid
Technology-enabled healthcare solutions
via BGAN
› Electronic health records
› eSurveillance systems
› eConsultation
› ePrescription
› Remote monitoring of vital signs
› Knowledge management system
› eLearning
› Telemedicine
› mHealth
› Ultra sound and cardio scan imagery
Healthcare

19. Telemedicine
Allows transmission of medical data, including ECG
and video

20. ISAT Phone Pro II
› Global coverage
› Robust handset: operates at -20C and
up to +55C; dust, splash and shock
resistant, humidity tolerance from 0 to
95%.
› Clear voice quality
› GPS location services
› Reliable network connection
› Long battery life up to 8 hours
› Ease to use
› High competitive handset, accessories
and airtime pricing

21. GX in Action – Nepal Earthquake

22. Flood Early Warning System
› Solar powered water level imaging system for monitoring waterways, culverts
and flood risk areas
› Ultra-low power digital imaging system with 3G or Satellite modem
› Fully integrated impulse radar technology for non-contact water level
management
› Optional Bubble sensor and Doppler water velocity sensor
› Images & water level data are sent immediately to emergency services
monitoring stations and websites
› Full control and configuration of the system via SMS commands
› Solar powered synchronised white or IR LED spotlight for night vision
› Images and water level data are also displayed on a web based map oriented
Dashboard

23. Broad portfolio of machine-to-machine (M2M)
services for remote data backhaul
Real-time visibility of critical data helps early
detection of ‘events’
Minimise impact of disaster
BGAN M2M a global two-way IP data service
› Long-term M2M management of fixed
assets
› Remotely manage and control the terminal
› Connection maintained even in extreme
environmental conditions
Emergency preparedness
Environmental monitoring

24. › Public phone booths for family reuniting
› Restoration of operability
› Provision of comms among non-
interoperable groups
› Restoration of lifeline service
› Continuity of gov’t
› Evacuation and mass care management
Disaster Recovery Applications
Recovery Applications
˃ Situational awareness
˃ Damage and needs
assessment
˃ Disaster inventory
˃ Communications with
mobile field teams (hub &
spoke)
˃ Coordination of response

25. Inmarsat Global Influence