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Symposium to address interference-free satellite services
Experts to meet in Geneva, 13-14 June
Geneva, 4 May 2016 –
The ITU International Satellite Communication Symposium to be held in Geneva,
13-14 June, will explore measures to prevent and combat interference in
satellite communications. International experts will examine the current
situation and the latest technologies to detect, identify, locate and mitigate
harmful interference, which may severely impact satellite services, including
safety operations.
Discussions will also focus on International space law, protecting space science
services, radio astronomy, global navigation satellite services, and
cybersecurity as well as ensuring interference-free satellite broadcast
services.
A special session will be dedicated to innovation in satellite systems, focusing
on technical characteristics and benefits arising from new generations of
non-geostationary satellite orbit (non-GSO) constellations and High Throughput
Satellites (HTS).
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What:
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ITU International Satellite Communication
Symposium 2016
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When:
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13-14 June 2016
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Where:
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ITU Tower Building, Popov Room
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Why:
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To provide an overview of ongoing progress
on regulations, technologies and measures to
prevent and combat interference in satellite
communications and to share experiences on the
latest developments and innovations.
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Who:
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Experts from the satellite industry, operators,
regulators and broadcasters from around the
world.
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For more information, please contact:
Sanjay Acharya
Chief, Media Relations & Public Information, ITU
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Grace Petrin
Communications Officer
ITU Radiocommunication Bureau
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