AETHERIC ENGINEERING AETHERIC ENGINEERING. Global Telecommunications Consultancy

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1 AETHERIC ENGINEERING Formed in 1989, is an independent telecommunications consultancy, specialising in satellite communications and satellite technology. We are renowned for our flexibility and tailoring of support to the actual needs of each of our clients. We offer advice and support throughout all project phases from feasibility and design studies, through procurement and project management, to installation, commissioning and operation of telecommunications networks, especially satellite communication systems. We also offer support in the establishment of effective Communications Regulatory Organisations. Aetheric Engineering s capabilities include spacecraft, earth stations, control centres, communications networks, and the interfacing of satellite communication systems with terrestrial infrastructure. We can offer geostationary, LEO and MEO satellite expertise and our earth station experience includes all sizes from VSAT to 30m diameter. We are a specialist and independent consultancy, with our clients interests at heart. We have established a reputation for flexible and responsive support, and aim to ensure that each of clients receives relevant, consistent and complete assistance, meeting all of their requirements. We are happy to work as a part of our client s project team, when this is appropriate. All our consultants have many years relevant experience and are accustomed to working at all levels of organisations. As a result, we offer impartial, effective and motivated support to all our clients.

2 Support is provided in the design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of satellites and satellite operations systems. The company can provide a broad range of expertise, covering all areas of modern satellite communications, having been involved in many projects requiring both space and ground segment engineering expertise. SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY Aetheric Engineering provides support and assistance during all phases of the design, procurement, commissioning and operation of satellites, including satellite control centres Picture courtesy of: NASA and ground stations, in-orbit test systems and the data and voice networks linking those centres and systems. In addition, our consultants have worked with both spin stabilised and 3-axis stabilised satellite designs, from several manufacturers. Our consultants have supported satellite operations from the formation of the client s operations team and implementation of the facility, through certification of operators and facility commissioning, to ongoing satellite operations. The company is located close to major UK satellite manufacturing sites. The remaining European and US manufacturers are all within easy reach. The creation and support of field offices, for the monitoring of the design, construction and testing of satellites is an established part of the company s expertise.

3 TELECOMMUNICATIONS Support is provided in the design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of both public and private telecommunications networks, with an emphasis on networks using satellite communications. Aetheric Engineering s support is available for the enhancement of existing facilities and networks, or for the implementation of complete networks. Business planning support can be provided on the basis of either an individual project or a complete business, including initial design studies and feasibility studies. Technology development studies and projects can be managed on a client s behalf, where capability enhancements are a prerequisite for a successful business case. Aetheric Engineering provides support and assistance during all phases of the design, procurement, commissioning and operation of satellite communications and related systems, supporting earth station technology, network control centres, and data and voice networks. Our consultants have experience of working with all sizes of earth station, from VSAT to large trunk and hub stations, and of working with all sizes of network, from national to corporate.

4 DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION & OPERATION Aetheric Engineering s support is available throughout the typical project cycle, from design and feasibility studies, through procurement and project management, to installation, testing and commissioning. Support can also be provided for system operation. The company s expertise includes both space and ground segment technologies. We are fully capable of supporting the design, manufacture, test, launch, In-Orbit testing and commissioning of a satellite system (including its monitoring and control system), and also the design, installation, testing, integration and commissioning of an earth station. We can also design, implement and commission complete communications networks. Operational advice is available, covering spacecraft, earth station and network operations. As an integral part of our support we wish to ensure that our clients receive a full benefit of our expertise through a close a working relationship. In addition, formal training sessions can be provided, to cover specific areas of concern to individual clients. The company is fully committed to providing on-site and in-country support whenever necessary and its consultants have the experience to relate fully to clients at all levels. Language skills are encouraged amongst the company s consultants. In summary, the company s expertise includes: Feasibility and design studies Business planning Preparation of specifications and procurement documentation Evaluation of proposals and tenders Project management Supervision and witnessing of in-factory activities, such as manufacturing, test and integration Supervision and witnessing of on-site activities, such as installation, testing and commissioning of ground control systems In-Orbit Testing of satellites System operation Training, both formal and on-the-job Frequency coordination and access planning

5 REGULATORY AFFAIRS This organisation has unique experience in establishing and commissioning a unified Communications Regulator. Our work has helped change a country, which - only a few years ago - experienced broadcast and telecommunications anarchy, into one whose broadcasters follow defined Rules and Codes of Practice for Content, whose use of radio spectrum is governed by application of ITU articles and local rules, and whose telecommunication liberalisation is moving forward at the rate preferred by the Policy Making bodies. The key element of our methodology has not been to deliver thick, exhaustive and expensive reports on what is needed. Rather we analyse the situation and then work with the administration to train and put in place the agency using national effort. Our method uses a minimum number of non-national consultants, for the minimum duration, to train and support the appropriate number of national staff. As our on-site training and support role tails off, our off-site support remains if needed.