An innovative use-case of satellite communication systems could be the remote command and control of UAS, permanently installed in the port premises. The advances in the relevant technology permit nowadays to establish a real-time communication link between the UAS and a centralized control center located almost anywhere on earth, except polar regions.
The remote operator is able to send flight plans, perform route adjustments and receive data (live pictures & video, sensor status and other information) in real time. It is not necessary anymore to wait until the UAS returns to its base in order to download locally the data or to rely on the availability of an operator close to the UAS in order to accomplish a mission.
The satellite Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) communication systems for UAS excel over the corresponding BVLOS systems, that make use of 4G/LTE ground networks, since they provide nearly global coverage at any altitude, extending enormously the operational range of a UAS. Decision-makers get critical information faster, allowing them to act without delay.
Use-case 1
Nowadays, terrorist attacks are frequent and can be particularly destructive. Their focus is usually on critical public infrastructures, like the telecommunication and power supply networks and other critical premises including ports, hospitals, airports, etc. Their intend is to create chaos and prevent the security forces from taking control of the situation.
Especially the ports are considered really important facilities since they are used from ships to load and discharge goods and other supplies, allowing their transport anywhere. As a result, their protection is crucial and the need for immediate intervention is invaluable.
The remote operator is able to send flight plans, perform route adjustments and receive data (live pictures & video, sensor status and other information) in real time. It is not necessary anymore to wait until the UAS returns to its base in order to download locally the data or to rely on the availability of an operator close to the UAS in order to accomplish a mission.
The satellite Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) communication systems for UAS excel over the corresponding BVLOS systems, that make use of 4G/LTE ground networks, since they provide nearly global coverage at any altitude, extending enormously the operational range of a UAS. Decision-makers get critical information faster, allowing them to act without delay.
Use-case 1
Nowadays, terrorist attacks are frequent and can be particularly destructive. Their focus is usually on critical public infrastructures, like the telecommunication and power supply networks and other critical premises including ports, hospitals, airports, etc. Their intend is to create chaos and prevent the security forces from taking control of the situation.
Especially the ports are considered really important facilities since they are used from ships to load and discharge goods and other supplies, allowing their transport anywhere. As a result, their protection is crucial and the need for immediate intervention is invaluable.
Use-case 2
Natural disasters, including tsunami, fire, earthquakes and floods, could create a vast damage to the existing port telecommunication infrastructure, which is of crucial importance during the previously mentioned situations. Providing access to constantly updated and valid information can really save human lives.
On the other hand, even if the ground network infrastructure is not completely destroyed, the communication load during these events is especially heavy and a portion of that may be inevitably discarded.
Use-case 3
Since the covid-19 pandemic outbreak took place, providing medical care without physical contact/presence emerged as an imperative need. Cruise ships with covid incidents were not allowed to approach a harbor so that the medical staff could go aboard.
In advance, not all the harbors are appropriate for the cruise or other large ships to dock and allow the access of their passengers to medical care.
