Douglas, Isle of Man, 12th August 2014 – The Satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG) today announced that its next workshop will be hosted by Inmarsat at its London Headquarters from 21st – 22nd October.
The workshop will focus on the next steps in interference mitigation, such as using commercial interference initiatives applied to the military environment; VSAT Interference from TDMA/Burst Mode Systems, Geolocation and the “spin-off” technology ideas derived from the detection developments of Carrier ID.
Participants will gain valuable insight into the current initiatives and the next steps, as well as having the opportunity to input into the discussion around new technology and what else the industry and IRG, in particular, should be doing to reduce satellite interference.
“We are pleased to be holding our next workshop at Inmarsat’s HQ,” commented Martin Coleman, Executive Director; the Satellite Interference Reduction Group. “Inmarsat has been, and continues to be, a valuable supporter and contributor to all interference initiatives.”
“Interference is an issue that affects the entire industry,” commented Mark Steel, Director, User Terminal Development. GX, Inmarsat. “We are pleased to be hosting this important workshop, which we are certain will once again be filled with positive and interesting discussions, helping us, as an industry, to progress those initiatives further.”
IRG is currently seeking speaking proposals for the workshop, which can be emailed to press@satig.space.
For further information or to register, please visit https://satig.space/irg-workshop-inmarsat-london/
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About the Satellite Interference Reduction Group
The Satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG) is a leading organization working to reduce satellite frequency interference. It comprises two advisory committees, covering EUI (formed from the former RFI-EUI) and Carrier ID, and two working groups, covering Intentional Interference and VSAT interference. The Group’s membership is comprised of satellite operators, users, uplinkers, service providers, equipment vendors and other organizations with a stake in combating radio frequency interference. For more information, please visit www.satig.space
About Inmarsat:
Inmarsat plc is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. Inmarsat employs around 1,600 staff in more than 60 locations around the world, with a presence in the major ports and centres of commerce on every continent. Inmarsat is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:ISAT.L). For more information, please visit www.inmarsat.com.
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