The SISTER Project will promote the integration of satellite and terrestrial communications with GALILEO to enable mass-market take-up by road transport applications.

Graham Peters of Avanti Communications explained the benefits of using satellite communications at the ITS UK Communications Interest Group in 2009.

 

Now we have the opportunity to learn more detail about the opportunities and benefits of using satellite communications for ITS, and to see practical demonstrations of the technologies and applications developed by the project. Attendance is free:

 

Registrations are open for the final SISTER (Satcoms in Support of Transport on European Roads) open workshop on 26-27 May Brussels, Belgium. The SISTER consortium will present and show the use of satellite communication in ITS applications such as:

  • Emergency call
  • Road user charging
  • Dangerous and valuable goods management
  • Digital map updates

The demonstrations will show how satellite broadcast can be used for value-added services and applications, where content distribution is crucial. Additionally, the demonstrations will show the audience how existing services can be enhanced by bi-directional satellite systems, to complement terrestrial coverage. It will also explain how to avoid high roaming charges or improve system reliability where message delivery time is critical.
 
This event is an opportunity to bring ITS and satellite communication communities together to discuss the future deployment of satellite communication within ITS. As an ITS or Sat Comms professional our key note speakers will set the scene on the potential for Sat Comms to support ITS.

Key Note:
Mike Sena Vice President European Development, Hughes Telematics, Inc.

Michael Sena is an internationally recognised expert in telematics, digital map databases, location-based services and navigation, and has been actively involved in bringing satellite digital radio to Europe. Since November 2008 he is responsible for the expansion of Hughes Telematics systems and services into Europe. He is the author of Beating Traffic: Time to Get Unstuck, combining his experience with the dynamics of transportation and his background in urban planning.


Agenda and presentation details

26 May

Workshop registration opens at 12:30 with a buffet lunch followed by:

  • Key Note: Mike Sena: Sat Comms and ITS the potential
  • GNSS market in ITS applications
  • The SISTER project progress and results
  • GSC project
  • S-Band status
  • Networking cocktail
  • 19:00 free shuttle transfer into Brussels

27 May

Free shuttle bus to the conference centre from Brussels city centre.

The SISTER consortium invites you to join us for a breakfast coffee at 09:00 followed by:

  • Key Note: Andre Vits: former Head of Unit in charge of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Transport.
  • ESINET High technology business incubators case studies on ITS
  • The SafeTRIP project
  • MVNO and the potential for ITS
  • Expert panel discussion: Bringing ITS and Satcoms to market
  • 13:00 Close and free shuttle to Brussels Airport and Brussels Midi

Please mark this event in your calendar. Registrations are now open and free of charge. To register, please fill in the online registration form before 20 May 2010.

 

Download the Sister Final Programme.pdf (239.3 KB)

 

For further information, please contact Gary Bridgeman


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