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The future of satellite terminals - technology trends for small terminals

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  • Friday, 12 March 2021
  • 15:12 - 15:12
  • Duration: 12 mins
  • Publication date: 24 Mar 2021
  • Location: Online Event, Online Event, Online Event, United Kingdom
  • Part of event Milsatcoms 2021

About the session

The future of satellite terminals - technology trends for small terminals

Analysing the industry shift towards very small aperture terminal (VSAT)

Man-Portable Data Terminals for rapid deployment

Trends in technology for small terminals

Jon Godfrey, General Manager, Paradigm Communications Systems, UK

Keywords:
  • Milsatcom
  • military
  • mobile terminals
  • satellites
  • sustainability in military satcoms

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    Jon Godfrey

    Paradigm Communications Systems, UK, General Manager

    Jon Godfrey has been working for Paradigm since 2000, based in Paradigm’s head office in the UK. He currently manages all of Paradigm’s activities in the UK.Prior to joining Paradigm, Jon had a background in electronic engineering and radio communications engineering. After obtaining his BEng Hons degree in Electronic Engineering, he started his career in the Oil and Gas exploration sector where he travelled the world extensively, supporting exploration vessels with their sub-surface exploration, navigation and communication electronic equipment before moving exclusively into the communication electronics industry.Paradigm has been making satcom simple since 1996. We work closely with our customers so that we completely understand the challenges and complexities they can face when using satcom in the field. This knowledge is then used to improve, advance and sometimes completely redesign the technology, utilising our high levels of engineering excellence to produce state-of-the-art solutions which really make a difference. As a privately-owned, global enterprise, we are able to respond quickly to our customers’ specific needs and feedback, providing clear sighted solutions that are reliable, optimal and innovative.
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