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Satellite Interoperability Growth Opportunities

  • Report

  • 49 Pages
  • September 2023
  • Region: Global
  • Frost & Sullivan
  • ID: 5879804

Advanced Technological Synergies, Enhanced Connectivity, and Regulatory Policy Development to Drive Industry Convergence

This research service explores the satellite interoperability domain, analyzing its potential to redefine satellite communication paradigms. As the satellite industry develops, there is growing demand for seamless data exchange between different satellite systems. With traditional proprietary systems being challenged, there is a heightened focus on technologies like wideband Ka-band receivers, cognitive networks, flexible modem interfaces, and software-defined modems, underscoring the industry's intent to cultivate a universally adaptable interface. The growing role of edge computing and cloud-based virtualization and the transformative potential of ground-segment-as-a-service (GSaaS) are also expected to catalyze a robust recalibration of business models and strategic inflexion points in the industry.

The study analyzes the strategic imperatives and technological determinants pivotal to satellite interoperability, focusing on the Digital Intermediate Frequency Interoperability (DIFI) Consortium, the nuances of radio frequency (RF) and optical inter-satellite links (OISL), and the regulatory intricacies that are shaping the industry.

Addressing both challenges and innovations, the report examines the role of technology applications in fostering interoperability and identifying technical constraints, payload limitations, and interface control specifications. The study offers a detailed road map for stakeholders, helping them recognize technological benchmarks, operational challenges, and avenues for collaborative synergy to position themselves at the forefront of the next generation of the space ecosystem.

Table of Contents

1 Strategic Imperatives
  • Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
  • The Strategic Imperative 8™
  • The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on Satellite Interoperability
  • Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
2 Growth Opportunity Analysis
  • Growth Metrics
  • Satellite Interoperability - Inter-satellite and Multi-satellite Links
  • Satellite Interoperability - Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS) Architecture
  • Existing Satellite Constellations with Inter-satellite Links
  • Satellite Interoperability - Terrestrial Downlink
  • Existing GNSS Satellite Constellations Signal Characteristics
  • Satellite Interoperability - DIFI Consortium
  • Satellite Interoperability - DIFI Consortium Members
  • Satellite Interoperability - Link 22 and M-Code
  • Technology Applications to Support Interoperability
  • Growth Drivers
  • Growth Driver Analysis
  • Growth Restraints
  • Growth Restraints Analysis
3 Growth Opportunity Universe
  • Growth Opportunity 1: Satellite and Telecom Industry Convergence
  • Growth Opportunity 2: Equitable Space Access
  • Growth Opportunity 3: Edge Computing
  • Recommendations
  • Appendix: Introduction to Satellite Communication
  • Appendix: Satellite Communication Architecture
  • Appendix: Frequency Band Classification
  • Appendix: Satellite Communication Waveforms and Modulation
  • Appendix: Satellite Communication Multiplexers and Multiple Access Techniques
  • Appendix: Satellite Communication Protocols
  • List of Exhibits
  • Legal Disclaimer