Disaster Communication

Kommunikation i Katastrofen Thrane & Thrane A/S

Thrane & Thrane A/S · Lundtoftegaardsvej 93 D · DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby · Denmark

T +45 39 55 88 00 · F +45 39 55 88 88 · [email protected] · www.thrane.com 2/29

Table of Contents

Scope and purpose.............................................................................................................................................5

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................5

System description.............................................................................................................................................6

Usecases ..............................................................................................................................................................9

VHF radio with GPS ................................................................................................................................9

VHF Gateway ...........................................................................................................................................9

GPS Tracking ...........................................................................................................................................9

Distress notification ................................................................................................................................10

Product descriptions........................................................................................................................................11

VHF Radio with GPS .............................................................................................................................11

VHF Gateway .........................................................................................................................................12

GPS Tracking .........................................................................................................................................12

Business Case ...................................................................................................................................................14

The organizations ...................................................................................................................................14

Cost of Solution.......................................................................................................................................15

Cost of operation.....................................................................................................................................16

Operating conditions .......................................................................................................................................17

Connections.............................................................................................................................................17

Environment ...........................................................................................................................................17

Power options..........................................................................................................................................18

Future developments .......................................................................................................................................19

Contact Information........................................................................................................................................20

Product Data Sheets ........................................................................................................................................21

EXPLORER™ 700.................................................................................................................................22

SAILOR SP3300 Portable VHF ............................................................................................................23



EXPLORER™ 700 - IDG T-40 Daylight Panel ...................................................................................24

LocPoint web-based tracking and control............................................................................................25

Capsat Manager SSA .............................................................................................................................27

Global Tracking......................................................................................................................................27

Ship Security Alert Reception and Control..........................................................................................27

EXPLORER™ 700 - UltraCell XX25 Fuel Cell...................................................................................28



Scope and purpose This document describes Thrane & Thrane’s contribution to the contest “Kommunikation i katastrofen”. The document contains descriptions of products which may not be available today and Thrane & Thrane makes no guarantees that the solution will be implemented in the near future, if at all. However, if the functionality is requested, they might be put into production.

Introduction People working in disaster areas have a number of requirements to their communications solution, with different emphasis depending on the circumstances, geographical location, climate, etc. To set the stage for our solution we would like to present a number of scenarios where the solution must work. For example a disaster occurring in Europe will probably mean that GSM coverage and high resolution maps are available, while elsewhere the situation may be that no telecommunication is present and that maps must be downloaded from a server on the Internet. Some disaster areas may be safe for the staff to work in, where others may require that staff can report their positions for tracking when they are away from base camp and even send a distress signal if necessary. Some disasters require collaboration between camp sites, for example to reunite people which have been geographically separated as was the case in the tsunami disaster. In this case it may be necessary to establish a multi user environment where email can be handled efficiently. For people stationed abroad for weeks or months at a time it is also necessary to be able to keep in touch regularly with relatives and friends. Thus there is a need to provide ordinary phone services for social use. It is often seen in disaster areas that the available bandwidth for communication is limited because a large number of people attempt to use the same infrastructure: news broadcasting, humanitarian organizations, government and military. In this case some reliable (but low bandwidth) means of communications, such as text messaging (SMS) must also be available. The communications solution must not require local frequency permissions because of the administrative overhead and delay in operations introduced by such a process. Finally, economy must be addressed. Organizations have limited budgets and would like to spend their money on aid, not roaming. This requires a hybrid solution with cheap local communication and subscribed global communication.



System description The Thrane & Thrane solution is primarily based on existing products that with minor modifications will present a complete communications solution to humanitarian organizations in a disaster environment. The main features of the individual products can of course still be used without the rest of the system. The solution we present consist of four major features, which provide

• GPS assisted tracking via VHF radios • Voice bridge from satellite telephony to VHF radios. • High bandwidth internet access • Global phone coverage

The scenario is: A disaster has happened somewhere, and an organization with a headquarter located in Denmark, sets up a base camp in or near the affected area. The base camp works as a local office, and is the main contact point for the headquarter. It is from the base camp the local effort is coordinated. Some of this work, for example administration, is done in the base camp, and some is done by staff working in the field. This is illustrated in Figure 2.

Figure 1: The global perspective. Camps can contact the headquarter, or other camps over satellite. The connection is perceived by a user as direct although all communication passes through a central ground station (dotted line).



Figure 2 The main features of the local communications system. Field users communicate with base camp via VHF radio (voice and data). Base camp communicates with headquarter via satellite.

The main communication channel between the base camp and headquarter is a satellite based voice and data channel, whereas communication between the base camp and the deployed personnel in the field is done via handheld VHF radios. In order to achieve this functionality, the following equipment is needed.

• Handheld VHF radio with GPS • Portable satellite communications equipment. • Satellite – VHF gateway • Software showing the tracked equipment

The handheld VHF radio is based on a modification of an existing Thrane & Thrane product. The existing radio is equipped with GPS receiver and a distress button. The radios are connected to the base using a digital signaling protocol. The radio uses two VHF channels one for voice and one for the digital data. The radio is normally tuned to the voice channel, but automatically switches to the digital channel when data transmission occurs. Even with the low data rate available this is done so fast that the user won’t notice it even if listening to activity on the voice channel. The GPS position is polled by the base equipment, and is transmitted without any user interaction. However the user has the possibility to initiate transmission of a report of the current position. Broadband communication between base camp and headquarter is established via the Thrane & Thrane Explorer 700 satellite tranceiver. This allows simultaneous voice and data with data



rates up to 492kbit/s. The Explorer 700 can also be used to form a local intranet via wireless LAN technology allowing up to 54Mbit/s or via switched 100Mbit/s LAN. Furthermore the antenna can be detached, and placed up to 70m away for better reception, and it can be powered and charged directly from a solar panel. A gateway is used to glue the satellite and VHF world together. The gateway consists of a VHF radio and an Ethernet interface. It does two things. First it receives GPS coordinates from the VHF radios and delivers them to the tracking application via ethernet. Second it routes voice data from the Ethernet to the VHF radio and back. This requires some user interaction at the base. It can be when a satellite call is made from the headquarter to a person who is not at the base. After the call has been received at the base camp, the user can transfer the call to a specific VHF radio. I.e. Only one VHF radio will “ring”, but due to the nature of the VHF system, the conversation can be heard on all VHF radios tuned to that specific channel. It will not be possible to initiate a phone call from the VHF handset, as it would be difficult to prevent abuse. However it will be possible to call a person at the base who could initiate the satellite call, and subsequently setup the routing to/from VHF and satellite. Furthermore it will be possible to page a VHF radio. If an radio is paged from the base then it will be indicated on the requested radio that the base has tried to contact it. Notification could be an icon on the display or a flashing light and/or sound. The paging call can be made even if the requested radio is out of reach. When the radio is within coverage, then notification will begin. Thrane & Thrane already have two existing software systems, that can display GPS coordinates on a map. These are used today with the Inmarsat C system. With minor modification this software can also display the whereabouts of BGAN terminals, and VHF radios. The major difference between the two software systems is whether they are Web based, or locally managed. Finally GPS coordinates will be available in a data format that is open / compatible with third party software such as Google Earth.



Usecases

VHF radio with GPS

The basic functionality of the handheld radio is same as an ordinary radio. However in order to use the GPS features, the radio must be configured to match the settings of the base system. This is done by a technical minded person, but no special training is required. Once the radio has been configured, the user won’t have to think about the GPS system. The position is automatically reported back at a specified interval, and channel tuning is done automatically when needed. The personnel at the base camp are then able to track the radio. If needed e.g. in an emergency the current position can be transmitted by the user. The user simply activates the distress feature by pressing a button. The actual operation could be pressing a dedicated button for a number of seconds, or by pressing two buttons simultaneously or by entering a key sequence. When the distress functionality is activated the VHF radio will transmit a digital signal with an identification of the radio (and implicitly the field personnel) and the present GPS coordinates. Transmission is repeated every 30 seconds until the feature is deactivated or the radio is turned off. Another new feature is that the Radio can be paged. If the paging indicator is illuminated / buzzing the user knows that the base has tried to reach him/her. The indication has to be turned off at the base to ensure that the communication has been done.

VHF Gateway The gateway is configured via an embedded webserver. This is done at the same time, and probably by the same person, as the radios are configured. When the system is running, little user interaction is required. This is only needed in the case where a satellite call is patched through the gateway to a handheld radio. The user selects which radio to call and the rest is handled by the equipment. If the call was initiated from a satellite call then no user interaction is needed because the gateway detects that the satellite call has been terminated, and then stops transmitting on VHF. If the call was initiated from the base then the personnel at the base might actively have to terminate the satellite call. This is however not normal use of the system. Paging of a specific radio is also done from the gateway. It is done from a web browser connected to the gateway. Here it is possible to select the desired radio from a list an enable/disable paging for that particular radio. Broadcasting paging information to all radios simultaneously is also supported.



GPS Tracking

The GPS tracking feature is intended to add an extra layer of security to the personnel working in the field, and to provide the base camp with an instant report of the location of all field personnel. Tracking is handled by a tracking application on a PC in the base camp and the operation is a simple request/reply scenario where the tracking application requests a position report and receives a reply with the requested information. The user can also initiate transmission of position information manually via the user interface. The information transmitted must identify the user, specify the current location and optionally how fast the user is moving away from this position.

• Unit ID • GPS datum, latitude, longitude, (altitude) • Ground speed, heading

In total around 30 bytes of data is transmitted. At a transmission speed of 1200bit/s this transmission will take approximately 0.2 seconds to complete, so even when simultaneously tracking a large number of devices this represents a low overhead compared to the available bandwidth. The tracking application then makes the GPS coordinates available for the graphical tracking software which is described in a later section.

Distress notification

The intended use of this feature is when field personnel needs to request immediate help from base camp. In the base camp the distress application will note the call for help and will automatically forward the distress message to one or more recipients. This could for example be one copy to headquarter and one copy to local mobile units with whom there is an agreement (police, military, UN representation etc.). Depending on operational procedures, one or more of these will come to the rescue. It is up to the organizations or the local command to decide how to use this feature, but we suggest that it should only be used when there is personal danger involved.



Product descriptions

VHF Radio with GPS The radios used in ground communications are based on an existing Thrane & Thrane handheld VHF radio. Depending on the surroundings and antenna size, the radios provide communication at distances of several kilometers, extending the operational area without loosing contact with the base camp. The radio was designed for ease of use and one handed operation in maritime conditions, which is reflected in the quoted frequency ranges. Only maritime VHF frequencies are internationally standardised, for ground based VHF communications national regulations apply. The ground based VHF solution will accommodate a larger range of frequencies in the VHF band for flexibility in an disaster situration.

Figure 3: SP3500 Handheld VHF GMDSS Radio.

In addition to normal voice communication the radios have a digital radio link which enables it to send data to the base camp via the VHF gateway. The radios can be equipped with a GPS receiver which can be used for sending position information for tracking purposes or transmitting a distress signal to call for assistance. The radio is also equipped with a serial (USB) interface which allows external equipment to be attached. Some examples are

• Pager • RFID equipment • Mini keyboard for text messaging



Each radio supports up to 59 channels selected from a frequency range between 149.3MHz and 174MHz (will probably need to be extended to below the FM band). There is support for 250 simultaneous radios at a time over the data link. The GPS add-on is placed in a new battery pack in order to minimize the changes in the existing product. This further on eases the work to change the features if decided, and to sell the radio without this feature if requested.

VHF Gateway The VHF gateway is the interface between the Explorer 700 satellite tranceiver and the VHF radios in the field. It has two main functions

• Digital link between radio and base camp • Phone switch board

Probably the most important function is as a data relay. As mentioned above, the radios can send GPS location information, distress signals and other application specific data to the base camp. Since VHF radios have a bandwidth of ~25 kHz, data can be transmitted at rates around 1200bps. The VHF gateway is not a standard equipment today and will have to be developed as part of the complete system solution.

GPS Tracking GPS Tracking is an optional feature which can be enabled/disabled as described above. When enabled, the tracking enabled devices will either be triggered to send GPS position information by the controlling tracking application or be configured to automatically send position information periodically. The information can then be presented graphically. Some available options are listed below.

• LocPoint • Google Maps api • CapSat Manager

LocPoint and Google Maps are Internet based services where positions are submitted to the remote applications, whereas CapSat Manager is based on a locally installed tracking application.



Figure 4: Screenshot from the LocPoint application.

Use of Google Maps is free, and the Google Maps api allows organizations to develop, for example, their own tracking applications. The following map was generated by five lines of gps information. The advantage of Google Maps is that a variety of map options are available from satellite data to road maps when these are available.

Figure 5: An example of a user generated map with tracking information on a satellite map overlay.



Business Case

The organizations In Denmark the following organizations work in disaster areas with different competences. Some of the larger organizations are:

• Dansk Flygtningehjælp • Dansk Røde Kors • Læger uden Grænser • Folkekirkens Nødhjælp • UNICEF • Beredskabsstyrelsen

In addition, some organizations work with ’silent’ disasters with long term effects such as poverty, illiteracy and AIDS

• Ibis • Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke • SOS Børnebyerne • Red Barnet

It is difficult to estimate the market for humanitarian aid, but the above organizations receive approximately 2.8 billion DKK annually (see Table 1). The danish ministry for foreign aid supplies part of this amount out of their annual operating budget of ~12 billion DKK. Given that these are only the danish contributions it is clear that the amounts spent globally are vast, thus providing a market for a communications infrastructure. For example the total foreign aid in the entire EU amounts to a stunning 334 bilion DKK1 even though of course only a fraction of this is channeled to disasters. It is clear, however, that the organizations would prefer high bandwidth and low cost which are opposite requirements. Whether a solution is acceptably priced will depend on policies within these organizations.



1 ”Danidas årsberetning 2005”, http://www.netpublikationer.dk/um/6556/index.htm

Organisation Gross budget International Net budgetDansk Flygtningehjælp 561,000 71% 398,310Dansk Røde Kors 948,000 52% 492,960Læger uden Grænser 85,000 63% 53,550Folkekirkens Nødhjælp 438,700 77% 337,799UNICEF dk 119,600 76% 90,896Beredsskabsstyrelsen 45,000 100% 45,000Ibis 153,000 89% 136,170MS 220,500 59% 130,095SOS Børnebyerne 91,800 77% 70,686Red Barnet 147,055 80% 117,644

Total 2,809,655 1,873,110 Table 1: Budgets for various danish humanitarian organizations. Note that the amounts shown in column four are net results after expenses to administration, campaigns and local danish aid have been subtracted. Amounts are in thousands of DKK.

Cost of Solution We have given an estimate for the cost of a total solution based on prices listed at some of Thranes distributors and on an estimation of the price for the VHF gateway and handheld VHF radios. We provide no guarantee that the prices marked with (*) are correct. The figure below illustrates the equipment supplied in the solution.

The total estimated cost based on a system with full functionality and 10 VHF Radios for field personnel is approximately 17.000USD (see Table 2). To put this in perspective: In the case of Danish Red Cross and assuming they have 20 base camps world wide this will amount to less than 0.2% of the 2005 budget.



Product Qty. PriceExplorer 700 1 4465VHF Gateway* 1 2200VHF Radio* 10 7400Extra batteries* 10 700Solar panel 1 2000Switch 2 167Phone handset 2 50Cables n/a 50Total 17032

Table 2: Total price for a complete solution. Prices are given in USD. *) Estimated prices.

The above cost can be reduced by electing not to use solar panels and by purchasing fewer radios. Please note that cheap VHF radios can also be used to reduce the price further, but this will be at the cost of tracking and distress capabilities.

Cost of operation The local VHF communication is free. Satellite communications, however, are subscribed services where the user pays per minute of voice call or MB of data traffic. Satellite communications used to be very expensive, but market forces have now established satellite communications as a reasonable, and sometimes cheaper, alternative to GSM telephony. As an example a prepaid yearly subscription of $5000,- will provide download of around 1GB data or 6000 voice minutes giving a price of 84 cents per minute. In certain cases of international roaming it may in fact be cheaper to buy two satellite phones and make direct call between them than to call one cell phone from another.



Operating conditions

Connections Connectors between PC’s, phones and the communications equipment are all standardised, and it is not possible to confuse two different plugs while setting up the equipment. This is shown in the list of interfaces and their connector types:

• Ethernet (RJ45) • Phone (RJ11) • USB (mini B) • Power

Environment Disasters happen in all areas of the world and so the equipment must function in all climates ranging from tropical rain storms, desert heat, freezing, high altitudes etc. At the same time the equipment must be robust and capable of being transported over rough terrain, or manhandled in other ways. Thrane & Thrane has a long tradition for making such products. All our field equipment has always been made for use in a harsh environment. Such as trekking in the mountains, mounted outside on a ship / truck or left drifting in the ocean. The various environmental challenges can be classified in three groups as shown below, and each will be commented on separately.

• Rain and dust • Heat and cold • Vibrations and shock

A products ability to resist vapor, water and dust is described in the environmental sealing standard. All equipment meant for outdoor operation is at least IP62 compliant, meaning that dust and water must not enter the product under standardized conditions in such a way that operation is impaired. The temperature range for normal operation is -25°C to +55°C. This is tested in special climate chambers over long periods of time with continuous temperature cycling while performing standard operations of the equipment. The equipment is exposed to a highly accelerated lifetime test (HALT) to ensure that the accumulated wear over time will not result in product failure. In addition, covers and casings are made of non-brittle materials which do not crack or fracture when accidentally dropped to the ground or bumped into hard objects.



Power options A variety of power options are available for the central communications node.

• AC power • battery • fuel cell • solar panels

AC power in conjunction with AC/DC adaptors will feed or charge all products in the solution. AC power can be supplied by the electric grid, if available, or by generators. The power consumption of the system as a whole is very low, and barely detectable in the prescence of PC’s and electric lights. If a more quiet operation is required, either for safety reasons or for the sake of a good nights sleep, the equipment can be run DC power from batteries, fuel cells or solar cells (daytime only). All these options are supported.

Source Power Time AC - grid 2000+ W unlimited Noiseless AC - generator 2000+ W unlimited - if fueled Noisy Battery (car) 12V 50 W 17 hours Noiseless Solar panel 40 W length of day Noiseless Fuel cells 25 W 20hours Noiseless

An example of a silent daytime power supply for the Explorer 700 terminal. Operating on solar power it delivers 40W and 12V DC. The folded panel is (330mm x 430mm x 13mm).



Future developments A number of enhancements can be conceived. A few of these are listed below. Voice over IP support E700 could be upgraded with Voip support. This will allow cellphones with WLAN and VOIP capabilities to make satellite calls using the terminal. Low cost phone option Where phone communication is extensively used there is an option to lower the cost pr minute / MB using two Terminals, where one is placed in the headquarter. This is a tradeoff between the cost of the extra terminal versus the cost of phone calls to/from a satellite terminal.

Figure 6: Satphone to satphone setup.

Mobile base camp If the area covered by the operation is large and requires transport by vehicle, Internet and phone coverage can be extended by installing a vehicular satellite terminal (Explorer 527/727). This equipment is equivalent to a mobile base camp. The antenna is mounted on the roof of the vehicle, and it will automatically adjust its direction to point to the satellite during transport. Extended radio coverage If the radio coverage provided by the VHF gateway and the VHF radios needs to be extended there is the possibility to install a large antenna to this purpose. The higher the placement the better the coverage.



Company information Thrane & Thrane is the world’s leading manufacturer of terminals and land earth stations for global mobile satellite and radio communication. The company is founded in 1981 and has since established a strong position within global mobile satellite services based on the Inmarsat system. Today, Thrane & Thrane provides equipment for land-based, maritime and aeronautical use. The company’s communication products are sold throughout the world under the brands Thrane & Thrane and SAILOR through distributors and partners and as OEM products. The company has approximately 825 employees and is listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.

Contact information For further information and/or clarification regarding the details please contact:

Tajs Brandt (R&D) Thrane & Thrane A/S Lundtoftegårdsvej 93D 2800 Kgs. Lyngby mail: [email protected] phone: 3955 8920

Troels Christensen (Market management) Thrane & Thrane A/S Lundtoftegårdsvej 93D 2800 Kgs. Lyngby mail: [email protected] phone: 3955 8807



Product Data Sheets The following pages are product data sheets for most of the components used in the communications solution. The information is provided as a supplement and can also be found on Thrane & Thrane’s website (http://www.thrane.com)



EXPLORER™ 700 Broadband communications under any conditions EXPLORER™ 700 is an essential evolution in satellite communications for governments, broadcasters and other organizations dependent on relaying information fast under any condition. EXPLORER™ 700 is for the true heavy-user of top-level logistics and media applications. The outstanding specifications of EXPLORER™ 700 provide you with access to the highest bandwidth available on the BGAN network – up to 492 kbps. With its specially designed antenna and environmental protection, the system is equally effective as a single or multi-user terminal, offering purposeful functionality.

EXPLORER™ 700 gives you access to:

• Internet • E-mail • Fax • Voice calls • Video conferencing and streaming • Corporate servers • Etc.

The basic system The basic system consists of a detachable lightweight antenna with integral transceiver stand. Features

• Simultaneous voice and data communications over BGAN

• Full duplex, single or multi-user, up to 492 kbps • Support for streaming IP at 32, 64, 128, 256 kbps • Seamless global coverage • Standard LAN, USB, Bluetooth and phone/fax ports • Integral DHCP/NAT wireless router • ISDN compatibility • Built-in web server allowing you to manage your phone book, messages and calls, and customize the

terminal to your specific needs • Solar panel direct interface • Detachable lightweight antenna with integral transceiver stand and transceiver-to-antenna range in excess

of 70m/230ft • Compact portable unit, sturdy and reliable construction • Humidity, dust, weather and temperature-resistant design • Rapid deployment and takedown



SAILOR SP3300 Portable VHF



EXPLORER™ 700 - IDG T-40 Daylight Panel

Light-weight, high-power portable solar power systems, suitable for satellite telephones, radio transceivers, video cameras, surveillance sensors, and for any other kind of equipment with built-in batteries. They are built on dural aluminum, with low-reflectance plastic front and are extremely sturdy. The high efficiency mono-crystalline silicon cells give them a very high power-to-weight ratio.

They have edge protectors, and come ready for use with 1 m. cable with plug for charging 12 volt systems. 24 volt systems are optional, as well as longer cables, and carrying cases. All T-series Panels can be used with our PowerCase energy briefcase. The Portable Daylight Panels can eliminate the need for spare batteries.

New specifications for Portable Daylight Panels

IDG T-60 (3 panels)

IDG T-40 (2 panels)

IDG T-20 (1 panel)

IDG T-20F (1 panel)

Nominal Power (Pmax) 60 Wp 40 Wp 20 Wp 20 Wp

Voltage at Pmax (Umax) 17.9 Volt 17.9 Volt 17.9 Volt 17.9 Volt

Current at Pmax (Imax) 3.3 Amp 2.2 Amp 1.1 Amp 1.1 Amp

Weight complete 2960 grams 1960 grams 970 grams 920 grams Dimensions, unfolded 985x450x6 mm 655x450x6 mm 325x450x6 mm 470x345x6

mm Dimensions, olded f

330x450x25 mm 330x450x13 mm 330x450x6 mm 235x345x13 mm

Download Portable Solar Panels users guide (1.2

Mb)

Optional extra: Carrying case. Padded backpack-style case in durable Sacodra fabric. Fits all types of IDG Portable Daylight Panels. Available in green, blue or black. Measurements 48 X 35 X 6 cm. Weight 360 g. Portable Daylight Panels not included.



http://www.idgeurope.com/products/portable_power/powercase.shtml

http://www.idgeurope.com/support/Portable_Daylight_Panels_Users_Guide.pdf




LocPoint web-based tracking and control LocPoint is a state-of-the-art web-based tracking solution for all SAILOR Inmarsat-C, mini-C, mini-C SSAS and Iridium SSAS communication systems, that not only let you track and manage your assets but also provides you with the capability to actively control and programme the satellite terminals. LocPoint comes with excellent mapping material and is easy to access, operate and control via a standard internet connection. Here is a brief look at some of the features in LocPoint: Positioning Distribution Any Inmarsat-C, mini-C or SSAS terminal of Thrane & Thrane can be programmed to transmit its GPS info to specific electronic addresses on shore. Using LocPoint as one of the recipients, it is possible to redistribute the incoming position info to as many recipients as you would like, via SMS, Fax and e-mail. SSAS Alert Distribution The typical Ship Security Alert System on-board is capable of transmitting to a limited number of predefined alert recipients. One of these is preset as the Competent Authority of the flag of the vessel. By using LocPoint as a second recipient, it is possible to redistribute the alarms and SSAS system test messages to as many recipients as you would like, via SMS, Fax and e-mail. GeoFencing Geofencing is a tool derived from the waypoint function, which allows the user to set up alarms in relation to the ship’s position. Multiple GeoFences can be configured, either as corridors, polygons, or circles. User Defined Position Reporting Furthermore, it is possible to set the reporting interval in relation to the ship’s position. This gives you the maximum level of information when needed, and reduces air time costs. This is for instance very practical when a given vessel is nearing its destination. LocPoint can then send an email directly to a harbour official or shipping agent, when the vessel is within a given distance of the destination. It could also be used in high risk waters, where perhaps 4 positions per hour are needed. When the ships leave the preset high risk zone, this interval automatically drops to i.e. 4 positions per day. The great level of user control can also help to reduce the cost of airtime, by reducing the amount of redundant position information, and only providing you with the information you need when you need it. The added functionality of LocPoint greatly enhances the practical use of your Thrane & Thrane Inmarsat-C, mini-C, mini-C SSAS or Iridium SSAS investment. LocPoint supports all Ship Security Alert System, Inmarsat-C and mini-C terminal manufactured by Thrane & Thrane, including: mini-C SSAS systems:

• TT-3000SSA (Thrane & Thrane) • H3000M SSA (Sailor) • Scansat Mini-CTM SSA (Skanti)



• DEBEG 3200 SSA (DEBEG) • RN3000SSA (Raytheon Marine)

Iridium SSAS systems:

• SC4000 Iridium Phone with H4122 SSAS Box (Thrane & Thrane, Sailor) • Scansat 7701 Iridium Phone with H4122 SSAS Box (Skanti)

Inmarsat-C systems:

• TT-3020C (Thrane & Thrane) • TT-3022D (Thrane & Thrane) • H2095C (Sailor) • H1622D (Sailor) • Scansat CT (Skanti) • STR 1500 SN (Raytheon) • Husun 2095 (Husun) • DEBEG 3220C (STN Atlas) • LMS H2095C (Sperry Marine / Litton Marine Systems)

Inmarsat mini-C systems:

• TT-3026M (Thrane & Thrane) • TT-3026S (Thrane & Thrane) • TT-3026D (Thrane & Thrane) • H3026S (Sailor) • Scansat Mini-CTS (Skanti)



Capsat Manager SSA

Capsat® Manager Ship Security Alert (SSA) is a combined Fleet Tracking and Ship Security Alert reception system. The Windows™ based Capsat Manager SSA is free of charge and easily installed on an ordinary PC. It communicates with Thrane & Thrane Inmarsat-C Land Earth Station via a simple Internet connection. The Capsat® Manager SSA provides global tracking via the Inmarsat-C network and supports all Inmarsat mini-C Ship Security Alert Systems manufactured by Thrane & Thrane, including:

• TT-3000SSA (Thrane & Thrane) • H3000M SSA (Sailor) • Scansat Mini-CTM SSA (Skanti)

• DEBEG 3200 SSA (DEBEG) • RN3000SSA (Raytheon Marine)

Global Tracking

The Capsat® Manager SSA allows you to request a single or a group of mobiles' GPS position at any time. Configure position reporting intervals directly into the mobiles via satellite link possible.

Ship Security Alert Reception and Control

The mini-C SSA terminals contain multiple destination addressees of Ship Security Alert messages. The Capsat® Manager SSA supports reception of SSA messages as well as SSA test messages. As an advanced feature, the Capsat® Manager SSA can configure and maintain the SSA destination addresses via Inmarsat satellite link. Capsat® Manager SSA comes with vectorized global sea map with zooming facilities, providing visualization of vessels' positions, received alerts and paths, with individual icons and timestamps.



EXPLORER™ 700 - UltraCell XX25 Fuel Cell





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