National Conference on Emergency Communications Systems 2005

1. Austin Comerton Manager, Business Development acomerton@msvlp.com 1 877 588 4288 x 4332 National Conference on Emergency Communications Systems Dec 12th – 13th 2005

2. MSAT-2 MSAT-1 106.5°W 101°W Launched April 1996 Launched April 1995

3. SatelliteOrbits

4. BIG LEO

5. MEO

6. GEO & LEO Satellites in LEO are just 200 - 500 miles above the earth. Because they orbit so close to Earth, they must travel very fast so gravity won't pull them back into the atmosphere. Satellites in LEO speed along at 17,000 miles per hour . They can circle Earth in about 90 minutes.

7. Federal, State or Local = Existing Customers = No Customers

8. Mississippi Terrestrial Coverage This coverage map is a computer-generated composite of RF coverage. Actual coverage and service availability may vary depending upon the customer equipment, terrain, in-building conditions, seasonal changes, weather and other factors.

9. Natural disasters recur.. Fire Tornados Ice Storms High Winds Hurricanes Earthquakes Flash Flooding

10. FCC View • FCC Chairman Touts Benefits of Satellite Phones in Disaster ZonesBy MISSY FREDERICKSpace News Staff Writer • WASHINGTON — The chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) told lawmakers Sept. 22 that satellite technology has a key role to play in disaster relief efforts due to the vulnerability of terrestrial communications infrastructure. • “If we learned anything from Hurricane Katrina, it is that we cannot rely solely on terrestrial communications,” Kevin Martin told members of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. “When radio towers are knocked down, satellite communications are, in some instances, the most effective means of communicating.”

11. Mississippi MSV Satellite Coverage = Coverage Area = Non Coverage Area

12. Mississippi Customers

13. What are the options? Utilize older VHF radios ( Presumes availability of equipment ) Get a “COW” in place (Takes time and restricted to installed frequencies) Bring in a command vehicle (Takes time and restricted to installed frequencies) Switch over to back up communications (Best option but assumes back up communications strategy)

14. What are the back up options? RADIO Dependant on terrestrial infrastructure CELLULAR Dependant on terrestrial infrastructure SATELLITE No terrestrial infrastructure

15. MEMA Comments Robert R. Latham Jr, Executive Director Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Testimony Before the House Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina, December 7,2005 The entire communication infrastructure of Mississippi’s Gulf Coast was destroyed and systems in many other parts of our state were rendered inoperable while systems that were operational were overloaded.  While we have invested millions of dollars in communication inoperability, the issue after Katrina was operability.  The primary means of communication for MEMA and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is satellite, the only communication system that was operational during the days after landfall.

16. Network Availability Nov ’04–Oct ‘05

17. MSV Satellite Two-Way Radio

18. Satellite Two-Way Radio • Push-to-Talk Voice Service • User initiated talk groups, in real time • Up to 10,000 users in a channel • Key Features and Benefits • Point-to-Multi-Point Communication • Point-to-Point Communication • Interoperability between groups and customers • Scanning ( Channel Monitoring ) capability • Nation Wide Coverage • Priority Interrupt • Private Mode

19. MSV Satellite Two-Way Radio MSV Operations Center

20. Call Processing Signal Channel Verification Validation Establish Channel Transfer to Communications Channel Communications Channel Digital L-Band

21. MSAT Frequency Bands 1.5 GHz Forward&Return 13 GHz 1.6 GHz 10 GHz RF HUB

22. Propagation Issues Terrain & Vegetation Shadowing 13 GHz 1.5 GHz 10 GHz 1.6 GHz Rain attenuation (Uplink Power Control) RF HUB

23. Channel Configuration TG3 TG2 Ch1 15 Channels per Mobile Radio

24. Emergency Management Model FEMA MDWFG MSDOH Interoperability can be provided by configuring Talk Groups to communicate with other public safety organizations Red Cross MDOT MEMA NationalGuard

25. Mutual Aid Talk Group FEMA MDWFG MSDOH Allocation of one Talk Group as a Mutual Aid TG enables any MSV Two Way Radio user to be added by the TG Sponsor TN NC Red Cross FL MDOT KY Mutual Aid Channel DHS MEMA NationalGuard MS

27. GPS Tracking Service • Push-to-Talk GPS – Position is transmitted when user PTTs • On Demand Polling – A dispatcher can “Poll” a radio at any time. The MSAT-G2 radio will transmit GPS location to the MSV hub, where it will be available to customers via the internet on a subscription basis.

28. Interoperability Communications is about the successful and efficient transmission of secure and relevant information/data to required parties when needed. INTEROPERABILITY is about enabling such communications

29. Multiple Crossband Interface

30. Crossbanding as a solution • Allows existing equipment to function • Legacy equipment will continue for many years • Enables speedy deployment • Allows functional groups retain operational independence • Enables interoperation between radio, cell and satellite • Satellite enables connectivity from anywhere back to HQ

31. MSAT G2 9.8” Built in 16 Channel GPS Receiver 6.8” 2.9” 1.4” 6.5” 3.9” 5.6” 1.1” Available Q1 2006

32. Telephone Service • Real-time, full-duplex voice communication • Direct dialing for all calls, including international • Fixed and Mobile Voice • Call Management Features • Call Waiting • Call Forward • Call Barring • Conference Calling • Voice mail

33. Future Technology

34. Next Generation Network • Terrestrial L-Band Network in metropolitan areas • Cellular Wireless Network if required • Digital Satellite L-Band Network for Ubiquitous Digital Coverage of NA • Dispatch / Broadcast value-added services Terrestrial L-Band Network Cellular Network Digital L-Band Satellite / Dispatch Overlay Dense Urban Urban / Suburban Rural Maritime

35. MSV’s Hybrid Vision for the Future • To create an integrated, hybrid wireless system that enables: • Truly ubiquitous communications services • Through devices that are virtually indistinguishable from other wireless devices • Using terrestrial and satellite communications infrastructures MSV is in the process of implementing this vision

36. Satellite as Redundant Platform • If terrestrial infrastructure is not available or in the case of an emergency: • Satellite capacity can be dynamically allocated to a specific area • Satellite system can be preempted for government use by Public Safety Operator – Priority Access • Communication still ensured throughout North America Central Points of Access/Control Emergency – Towers are Down

37. Public Safety & Security Benefits • An integrated hybrid wireless L-Band network • Device transparency, form factor and cost • Service rates comparable to traditional terrestrial services • Seamless North American coverage • True network interoperability • Priority service capabilities

38. Austin Comerton Manager, Business Development acomerton@msvlp.com 1 877 588 4288 x 4332 National Conference on Emergency Communications Systems Dec 12th – 13th 2005