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2009-07-03 02:54:38 UTC

 

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IsatM2M is a next generation satellite service from Inmarsat. This service – like its predecessor – is ideal for tracking, monitoring and security solutions for the land transportation, maritime, security and utilities sectors.

  • Faster data forwarding
  • Quicker responses to polling requests
  • Shorter time to first transmission
  • Lower power consumption

As with all Inmarsat network services, IsatM2M provides seamless global coverage. The new service provides predictable performance and dependable roaming and is ideal for end-user applications that require low latency and low power consumption. Satamatics' products and solutions provide accurate GPS tracking and data logging, covering areas of the world beyond the reach of traditional methods of communication.

D+ versus IsatM2M: Comparison data:

     D+    IsatM2M

Forward channel
Frame Length 2 minutes 30 seconds
Acquisition time from power on ~3 minutes ~20 seconds
Typical message delivery time to terminals ~3 minutes ~45 seconds
Effective receive power consumption 600mW 10mW

Return channel
Burst length 2s or 8s (fixed) 2s, 4s, or 8s (dynamically and
automatically selected)
Time to first transmission
(from terminal, from power on)
~5 minutes ~44 seconds

Round trip (poll-response) ~5 minutes under 1 minute
 

For further information, please see our IsatM2M Brochure.