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Robert Brumley from Laser Light Communications discusses the innovative space cable network, combining satellite and terrestrial components using laser communications for data transfer. They plan to deploy a global all-optical satellite system with triple redundancy at each Earth point of presence. The company's strategy focuses on wholesale markets, equity funding, and network design across seven markets. The video highlights the strategic advantages of satellite communication for quick and competitive long-distance data transfer. Emphasis is placed on weather avoidance strategies, partnerships with fiber optic and undersea cable operators for redundancy, and the importance of network topology and regional clusters for efficient service delivery. The speaker invites further discussion on their groundbreaking communication system.
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In this segment of the video, Robert Brumley, a senior managing director of Laser Light Communications, discusses the progress of Laser Light’s communication network and introduces the concept of space cable. Laser Light aims to be the first commercial global all-optical satellite system, combining satellite and terrestrial components using laser communications for data transfer. The system comprises the optical satellite system (OSS), hybrid optical system with star beam payloads, and ground nodes that connect the satellite with terrestrial fiber networks. The ground nodes are equipped with three sets of laser heads for communication.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the transmission of waveforms from satellites to the ground terrestrial access system. They mention the development of a satellite constellation with laser payloads for increased capacity and bandwidth. The satellites will establish links with ground nodes along the equator, ensuring triple redundancy at each point of presence on Earth. Test facilities funded by the Transformational Satellite Communication System (TSAT) program have been developed, including the Halo Center in Reston, Virginia, equipped with 100 gig ring laser heads for testing and demonstration purposes.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their intellectual property and the starbeam network operating system that will manage satellite, terrestrial, and interconnection networks. Their customer market strategy is wholesale, offering a six terabit bidirectional system for companies needing large bandwidth blocks. They mention regulatory aspects regarding lasers and discuss their parent company, Pegasus Global Holdings, scaling investments in series A and project finance. They also cover their corporate structure, system design, industrial base assessment for building components, system validation at the Halo Center, financial model development, and securing a debt facility for funding.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their plans for equity funding for a halo system. They mention deploying the system in late 2017 and determining node placement similar to a wireless system, considering factors like spectrum and interference analysis. The company’s structure includes three operating components: OSS, ground network system, and facilities and operations in seven markets based on topography and customer concentration. The network design includes MIOs, GNS, and SGN components positioned globally based on customer requirements. They describe their global IP network service and products, emphasizing satellite integration for efficient long-distance bandwidth transport using lasers.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses the strategic advantages of satellite communication, highlighting the ability to traverse large distances quickly and competitively through space. They mention a successful beta trial conducted by NASA and MIT involving lunar laser communications, achieving high speeds at long distances. The speaker emphasizes the need to scale and commercialize these achievements for wider application. Weather challenges are acknowledged, but the speaker’s business model focuses on weather avoidance rather than weather resilience, leveraging satellite’s vantage point to switch connections to terrestrial networks in response to weather conditions. The speaker also stresses the importance of partnering with fiber optic and undersea cable operators for redundancy and resiliency, outlining a shift in the traditional satellite-fiber relationship towards collaboration.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of network topology and regional clusters in achieving high on-net service delivery. By clustering sites in various regions, such as Mediterranean, Africa, Latin America, and others, they aim to achieve 90% on-net connectivity. This approach helps in controlling costs and reducing off-net and opex charges. The speaker also highlights the potential partnership between space-based and terrestrial networks to increase margins and share resources efficiently. Additionally, the speaker mentions regulatory considerations and the concept of ‘space cable’ as their network’s footprint globally. The speaker concludes by inviting questions and discussions post the presentation.