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30th Ka Conference Announcement and Call for Papers

January 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment

The Conference Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that the 30th Ka and Broadband Space Communications and Navigation Conference is scheduled to take place in Turin, Italy, from October 22 to 24, 2025.

Join Us for the 30th Ka and Broadband Space Communications Conference in Turin!

Unlock the Future of Space Communications!
🗓 Dates: October 22-24, 2025
📍 Location: Turin, Italy

Discover the next frontier in Ka and broadband space communications at this landmark event. Connect, collaborate, and gain insights from world-leading experts in the heart of one of Italy’s most captivating cities.

Why Attend?

🚀 Engaging Panels & Workshops: Immerse yourself in interactive sessions led by top-tier space entities, researchers, academia and industry leaders. Gain hands-on knowledge and fresh perspectives to advance your expertise.

🌟 Inspiring Keynotes
Hear from visionary keynote speakers who are shaping the future of spacecommunications and pushing the boundaries of innovation.

📡 Breakthrough Insights
Learn about cutting-edge advancements and trends from industry leaders, researchers, and space agencies and academia, driving the future of Ka and broadband technologies.

🤝 Networking Opportunities
Forge meaningful connections with like-minded professionals, industry veterans, space and governmental experts and future collaborators to elevate your career or business.

💡 Exhibition Showcase
Explore the latest technologies, products, and services revolutionizing the industry. Find innovative solutions to bring your vision to life.

Experience the Charm of Turin: While attending, enjoy the beauty and culture of Turin. From the iconic Mole Antonelliana and Egyptian Museum to royal palaces and elegant piazzas, Turin offers a perfect blend of history, art, and innovation.Event Highlights

Format: In-person
Location: Turin, Italy
Dates: October 22-24, 2025

Don’t Miss Out!
Be part of an unforgettable experience that promises to inspire, inform, and empower. We can’t wait to welcome you to Turin!

Call for Papers
Are you pioneering innovation in space systems and technologies? We invite researchers, professionals, space entities and industry experts to submit original papers showcasing breakthroughs in:
Space Telecommunications: Advancements in broadband, satellite, and wireless systems.
Space Exploration & Earth Observation: Technologies enhancing exploration and observation.
Navigation Systems: GNSS and positioning innovations.
Signal Propagation: Advancing propagation modelling in complex environments.
All submitted papers should align with the topics outlined in the Call for Papers, and contribute original insights or findings relevant to the future of space and satellite communications, space exploration, navigation, earth observation and signal propagation.

IMPORTANT DATES:
Abstract Submission April 15, 2025
Abstract Acceptance May 15, 2025
Paper Submission September 10, 2025

More information and relevant links can be found here.
The Conference website is here.

The Organizing Committee hopes you will attend and enjoy the upcoming 2025 Conference!

See you in Turin

October 2025

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LA Confidential – X-Band & Artichokes

October 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel

I’m the sort of person who likes to plan, but despite my best intentions life always seems to be event-driven. Such is the case today, which is why I’m writing this. Let me explain:

I’m on LinkedIn and am a member of some 30+ Groups relating to satellite communications. Being a helpful sort of guy I try to answer questions posed by Group members if they relate to a topic that I know something about. Such was the case today when I saw that someone had posed the question along the lines “What is the difference between the use of a Klystron and a TWTA in an earth station transmitter”?
Well, that’s right up my street. I remembered writing a paper related to this way back in 1981. Even though that was 30 years ago and technology evolves, the underlying physics remains the same.

The paper was entitled “Design of a High Power Earth Station Transmitter for the Band 7.9 to 8.4 GHz”. As you’ll all know that is one of the main uplink bands (X-Band) used for military satellite communications and the paper arose out of some work I did on a contract for a particular Government [Read more…]

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Oh Deer – The MX Missile, a Flying Coffin and the Twin Towers

September 15, 2011 by 2 Comments

Manhattan Skyline With World Trade Centre

Manhattan Skyline With World Trade Centre

The anniversary of the atrocity committed against the USA has triggered memories of a day some 30 years ago which culminated in a picture-perfect flight into NYC’s La Guardia airport, the approach being down the Hudson River with a sharp turn to port across Manhattan onto the final approach. A stunning afternoon view of Manhattan and the twin towers of the World Trade Centre.

However, the story starts the day before. I was marketing & sales director of a company that I’ll call F-Corp (if there’s a real company called F-Corp, I apologise. It’s not you!). I’d been in the States visiting customers and I flew into the town of Binghamton in upstate New York at about 9:00pm one evening. It was early spring, very cold and with recent snow on the ground.

Why Binghamton? Well, F-Corp had developed a completely new technology for very high-performance, small, light weight microwave filters. These devices had major advantages in airborne and space applications where light weight and stability in extremes of temperature and pressure were essential. They met the US military’s MIL STD 5400E environmental specifications. [Read more…]

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