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DVB-RCS: Part 3, Developing platforms
By Robert Feierbach
Since the launch of its first satellite in December 1988, SES-ASTRA has proven to be a world-class player in the European satellite broadcasting field. In Europe alone, SES-ASTRA now has more than 35 service providers using its IP multicasting tools. It recently has launched a mass-consumer broadband PV portal for a customer in Italy, targeting 5000,000 users by 2002.

SES-ASTRA today operates a satellite fleet of 10 space craft at two orbital positions on 19.2 degrees east and 28.2 degrees east, with four more satellites to be launched until the end of 2002. To complement its more than 1000 audio and video services on those two positions, SES-ASTRA also has recently negotiated an agreement to operate a satellite on a third European orbital slot on 23.5 degrees east, which it will be positioning as its complementary (adjacent) data position to 19.2 degrees east. more

Streaming Media WEST 2000
By Chriss Scherer
The new transmission medium for radio is the Internet. This is no surprise, as there are thousands of stations and Internet-only broadcasters online already. The Streaming Media West convention, held in San Jose last December, is a newer convention that caters specifically to the streaming media audience. While the NAB and AES conventions provide a substantial amount of Internet-related coverage from exhibitors and in the sessions, there are many other points of interest being addressed. This is not the case at Streaming Media. more

Yale Physician Conducts Endoscopic Surgery Using High Definition Television
A Yale physician has conducted what is believed to be the first endoscopic surgical procedures using high definition television (HDTV), which more than doubles the sharpness of the image when compared to current technology. more

BE Radio Online's Special Streaming Audio Highlight
This time, because many of you are knee-deep in snow, we thought a taste of the Islands would be appreciated. Jammin' 93.1--KQMQ--FM, Honolulu seemed to be an interesting and appropriate pick. more

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