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In-flight Wi-Fi market heats up as satellite services come online
2016-04-11 20:36:35| Telecom - Topix.net
In-flight Wi-Fi may sound like a great way to keep in touch with friends and family or catch up on work, but services are often so slow, you're better off sticking to the in-flight magazine. New satellite-based Wi-Fi services promise to change that, prompting a grab for capacity and customers by companies such as Inmarsat Plc, Viasat Inc, Gogo Inc, Panasonic and Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. Wi-Fi on U.S. domestic routes is already widespread although air-to-ground technology can mean service is slow.
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Satellite Data Helps Detect Harmful Algal Blooms
2016-04-11 00:21:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Environment News Service: Freshwater polluted by harmful algal blooms costs the United States at least $64 million every year, by government estimates. Now four federal agencies are collaborating on a $3.6 million research project to transform satellite data into information in formats that managers can use to protect human health and the environment from harmful algal blooms. The four agencies -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
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Satellite Operations Engineer for Sentinel3
2016-04-07 19:07:59| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are looking for one Satellite Operations Engineer with experience on Low Earth Orbit LEO, 3 axis stabilised spacecraft and experience with SCOS 2K and MOIS. The position is permanent and fulltime and fully located on customer side in EUMETSAT, Darmstadt, Germany. Submission deadline for applicants is 15th of May. The expected start date is soon thereafter. RESPONSIBILITIESDUTIES The tasks of the Key person will typically include Support to the commissioning and routine operations of Sentinel 3A, and preparing for Sentinel3B comprising Provision of operational expertise platform subsystems andor payload instruments andor onboard software management, satellite simulator and ground segment operations interfaces Maintain the corresponding operations documentation and flight procedures, including the update and operational validation of procedures releases in a configuration controlled environment Perform trending and performance analysis on the corresponding subsystems and instruments, including definition and possibly prototyping of additional analysis checks where necessary Investigations into satellite anomalies. This may require a close cooperation with the Post launch Support Office PLSO in ESTEC and space industry Support the coordination of partner agency interactions for relevant subsystemsinstruments Participation in the satellite oncall support rota Identification and support to implementation of system and process improvements concerning the Spacecraft Operations Team responsibilities and interfaces. Support to the system and operations preparation of sentinel3 C and D satellites Provide inputs and I or review the definition of system and satellite operational concepts Review space to ground interface specifications and flight operations manuals Support the definition of tools and processes required to prepare for and operate the satellites. Support to the system and operations preparation of other LEO satellites Provide operations preparation support as required to the Sentinel6 development. QUALIFICATIONSEXPERIENCE Satellite operations engineer with experience on Low Earth Orbit LEO, 3 axis stabilised spacecraft and experience with SCOS 2K and MOIS ESSENTIAL SKILLS Fluency in English Experience of at least 2 years of Spacecraft Operations on Low Earth Orbit LEO, 3 axis stabilised spacecraft with responsibility for one or more platform subsystems or instruments during operational validation, commissioning or routine operations phases Experience of at least 1 years of SCOS2000 mission control system and use of the MOIS operations preparation tool Demonstrated experience in satellite performance monitoring and reporting aspects including anomaly analysis and solving in liaison with satellite industry, procedure change control and configuration management processes Experience in the operation or development of satellite ground segment facilities, in particular procedure development, monitor and control, mission planning, onboard software management, performance analysis, configuration management and simulator facilities. DESIRABLE SKILLS Specification of system and operational concepts, facility requirements Familiarity with OnBoard Control Procedure and OnBoard Position Scheduler concepts Familiarity with the ECSS Packet Utilisation Standard, customisation and usage Familiarity with system change control and configuration management procedures Data analysis software packages such as MATLAB File parsing languages such as PERL, A WK Use of VBA for development of adhoc tools in MS Office applications BENEFITS Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday, generous training possibilities and Telespazio VEGA Deutschland pension scheme is offered to the successful candidate. APPLICATION You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your detailed application preferably online with your availability and current salary s
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Galileo Satellite Operations Engineers SOE mf
2016-04-07 12:07:50| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europes number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately 14 billion per year. Vacancies for Galileo Satellite Operations Engineers mf have arisen within Airbus Defence Space in MunichTaufkirchen. The successful applicant will join Galileo Operations Bid. Please note that the work location will be either the Galileo Control Centres in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany or in Fucino, Italy. As members of the Galileo Flight Control Team reporting to Airbus GSOps Operations Manager OM, you will undertake technical tasks and duties to operate the Galileo spacecraft as required in order to maintain high availability of the signals broadcast by the Galileo satellites. In addition you will represent Airbus GSOp in meetings with the representatives of the GSA supporting deployment and operation of Galileo Control System, Mission System and Network elements at the GCCs and other sites. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include Planning and executing satellite routine operations activities Preparing and executing satellite contingency operations as required Preparing and execute specific special operations maneuvers, onboard software patches Analysing and reporting on spacecraft and ground segment performance, including longterm trend evaluations Performing anomaly investigation, tracking and followup activities Collaborating with the Engineering Support Team for ground segment corrections or improvements Maintaining relevant procedures of the Flight Operations Plan Supporting regular oncall service Interfacing with other internal and external teams We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Educated to degree level in Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent Extensive experience in Satellite Operations Experience in Galileo Operations or Engineering would be an advantage Good knowledge of MS Office Good interpersonal and communication skills Negotiation level of English German andor Italian skills would be an advantage Please apply online for this vacancy at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus Group using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus Group. Airbus Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus Group Recruitment Centre To apply click here
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AtlanTecRF's New Ka Band Satellite Simulator Provides 'Game-Changing' Technology That Transforms The Testing Of Mobile Satellite Communication Systems
2016-04-05 06:58:50| rfglobalnet Home Page
AtlanTecRF, a leading global RF and microwave components and equipment manufacturer, is at Satellite 2016 to launch its new ground breaking Ka Band Satellite Simulator.
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