Internet - To - Go Dr. Bob Dixon Chief Research Engineer OARnet Ohio State University A Small Mobile Satellite System for Internet Access Anywhere ©2004

Internet - To - Go

Dr. Bob DixonChief Research Engineer

OARnet Ohio State University

A Small Mobile Satellite System for Internet Access Anywhere

©2004 Robert S. Dixon All Rights Reserved.

Internet 1 andInternet 2

EarthSatellite

Tachyon Central Ground Station San Diego

All Internet Locations

Mobile Ground Station©2004 Robert S. Dixon. All Rights Reserved.

Tachyon Satellite Network

Internet access is Tachyon’s only business.

Professional service level, not like home services.

Optimized for Internet traffic; stable speeds.

Used by US military in Iraq, banks, oil companies.

Network Operations Center monitors all stations continuously.

FCC license provided to all stations.©2004 Robert S. Dixon All Rights Reserved.

©2004 Robert S. Dixon. All Rights Reserved.

Provides high-speed Internet access for ALL purposes, including computers, telephones and PDAs.

•Inexpensive to own and operate

•Off-the-shelf parts for easy maintenance

•Easy to operate by one person with one day training, with NO hand tools.

•Small and light

•Reliable and adaptable to diverse field conditions

•Easily customized as desired by user

Transportable System Design


Some of the Applications

•Emergency communications.

•High speed Internet connectivity where there is none, or where the existing service is too slow or unreliable.

•Connect wired and wireless PCs in the field to central headquarters.

•Telephone service where there is no land line or cell phone service.

•Link field instruction and demonstrations to central classrooms.

•Special events, conferences, fairs, etc.

Example Application - Lewis and Clark Expedition

Reliability of the Satellite Trailer

The Lewis and Clark Expedition has used it:

Every day for 6 months

At over 100 different rural locations

Over 3500 miles traveled, including rough roads

With NO FAILURES

PS - They now set it up in 7 minutes, using 2 people.

Satellite Trailer Subsystems

•Dish and Radio Transceiver•Power •Leveling and Aiming•Heating and Cooling•On-Board Computer•Local Wired and Wireless Connections•Specialized Remote Units•Telephone•High-Quqlity Video Conferencing•Video Broadcasting


Ground Station Power Alternatives

(ALL are provided)

Local Power Outlet unlimited(long extension cord)

Batteries via UPS 4 to 8 hours before(computer controlled) recharging

Gasoline generator 5 days before(pushbutton start) refueling

Type of power Running Time

Automatic intelligent switching among power sources.

Also provides power to user-supplied equipment.©2004 Robert S. Dixon All Rights Reserved.

Aiming System

Satellites are 2 degrees apart in the sky; aiming accuracy must be better than 1/2 degree.

GPS Receiver provides accurate local position to PC. (or just use Zip code)

PC calculates azimuth, elevation and polarization settings. (or just use provided aiming maps)

Dish is aimed with precision compass and inclinometer, using simple adjustments. Azimuth - motor drive Elevation - hand operated turnbuckle

Auditory aiming meter

NO hand tools required.©2004 Robert S. Dixon All Rights Reserved.

Weatherproof Equipment Rack Cabinet


Mounted on shock absorbers.

Automatic thermostatically controlled heater.

Automatic thermostatically controlled ventilation fan.

No actual air cooling. Use provided parasol if needed.

Contents:

Radio transmitter and receiver

UPS and batteries (more batteries elsewhere)

Auditory dish aiming instrument

Ethernet switch, DHCP/NAT server

Laptop PC

Local wireless access point

Power line frequency meter

Computing SystemLaptop PC Runs 4 special programs:

Satellite aiming Dish Transceiver control and monitoring UPS control and battery monitoring Detection of existing wireless networks

Also supports all Internet access tools such as:

Web browsing Email H.323 Video Conferencing Distance Learning tools


Local Site

Transportable Ground Station

Long-Range wireless (up to 20 miles)

Wall-Penetrating wireless(several non-metal walls)

Local Wireless (1000 ft)

Local EthernetCable (200 ft)

Ground Station to Local Site Connection Alternatives

(ALL are provided)

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Superimposed Video Information and Event Documentation Option

Time and DateExact LocationElevation above sea levelSpeed (if camera is moving)Camera Look DirectionCustomizable Identification Label

Legally Admissible Documentation

Future: Street Address, City, County, State, Zip Code ANY other available data as desired.

©2004 Robert S Dixon. All Rights Reserved.

Telephone Option

Satellite Trailer

Telephony Adapter(s)

Plain Telephone

Extension Telephone

Fax Machine

Computer Modem

Cordless Telephone

Etc.

Up to 16 simultaneous telephone calls; unlimited phones.You choose trailer area code(s), including “800”.


The Satellite Trailer as a Telephone Cell Tower

Satellite Trailer

Telephony Adapter

CordlessTelephone

HandheldTelephone

HandheldTelephone

5 miles

Up to 4 telephone lines and 36 telephones, local wireless.


Portable Community Wireless Network Option (currently in testing phase)

Satellite Trailer

Internet PowerfulPhased-Array Antenna


Transportable Satellite Internet System

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Internet - To - Go Dr. Bob Dixon Chief Research Engineer OARnet Ohio State University A Small Mobile Satellite System for Internet Access Anywhere ©2004