ORBCOMM World s First Commercial Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Communications System

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1 ORBCOMM World s First Commercial Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Communications System

2 ORBCOMM: The Missing Link - Affordable Global Data And Messaging Service: - Global two-way data and messaging - Monitoring, tracking and messaging applications Unique Features: - Low-cost equipment and service - Personally portable subscriber units - Worldwide coverage Customer Focus: - High-value, end-to-end solutions - Just what you need to know Business Drivers: - Be first - With high-value applications - At the lowest cost

service - Personally portable subscriber units - Worldwide coverage Customer Focus: - High-value,

3 ORBCOMM Is A Low-Cost, Niche Mobile Satellite Communications System Cost ($) Premium Wide Area Coverage GEO GEO Systems AMSC, Inmarsat High Big Leo Big Leo Globalstar, Iridium, ICO Low Little LEO ORBCOMM Voice Data

4 ORBCOMM Enables A Multitude of New Communications Applications Monitoring Tracking Messaging

5 The ORBCOMM Network Is Thoroughly Tested and Proven End-To-End

6 ORBCOMM s Satellite Constellation

7 ORBCOMM Has 36 Satellites Built Or In Integration And Test Size: (Launch Configuration) height x 41 diameter Weight: - Approximately 90 lbs. BOL Power: Watts Payload: - 6 subscriber receivers - Scanning receiver - 1 gateway transceiver Launch Plan: - 2 on Taurus launch vehicle - 8 each on 4 Pegasus launch vehicles

BOL Power: - 220 Watts Payload: - 6 subscriber receivers - Scanning receiver - 1

8 ORBCOMM Is Internet Everywhere ORBCOMM Satellites Are Orbiting Wireless Packet Routers ORBCOMM provides wireless connectivity to the Internet virtually everywhere on Earth ORBCOMM satellites are on-orbit packet data routers messages and data are sent over the ORBCOMM system to desktop or laptop computers and to ORBCOMM communicators using Internet addresses 70% of Internet traffic is and median message size is 200 characters

data routers E-mail messages and data are sent over the ORBCOMM system to desktop or laptop computers and to

9 ORBCOMM Has 14 Service Distribution Partners Covering Over 100 Countries Operating Agreements: USA, Andean Caribbean, Canada, Europe, Japan, Malaysia, Maghreb, Middle-East, Mexico/Central America, Philippines, Russia, South America, S. Korea, Thailand, and Turkey and Central Asia Active Negotiations/ Discussions Future Service Area ORBCOMM Responsibilities: - Provide gateway hardware, software and training - Maintain space segment and manage global system Licensee Responsibilities: - Build and operate gateway - Secure regulatory authority - Market ORBCOMM services

Korea, Thailand, and Turkey and Central Asia Active Negotiations/ Discussions Future Service Area ORBCOMM Responsibilities: - Provide gateway

10 ORBCOMM Is The Only Global Low-Cost Gap-filler Solution For Data

11 ORBCOMM Has Six Subscriber Communicator Manufacturing Partners Personal Communicator Data Communicator Meter Reading Unit CTI Data Communicator Personal Communicator Data Communicator

12 ORBCOMM Delivers Complete, High Value Solutions Using Two-Way Messaging Fixed Asset Monitoring Mobile Asset Tracking Messaging Key ORBCOMM Features: Two-way alphanumeric communications anywhere on Earth Confirmation to sender of message receipt Geographic position determination GlobalGram SM store-and-forward service for remote regions Hand-held communicators with simple whip antenna Interconnectivity to the global information highway-internet and networks

message receipt Geographic position determination GlobalGram SM store-and-forward service for remote regions

13 Monitoring: Automated Utility Meter Reading Application Summary: ORBCOMM used to collect utility meter readings on a monthly basis from remote locations Typical Customers: Electric and gas utilities Benefits: Reduces costs compared to human on-site methods; facilitates utilities geographic market extension spurred by deregulation Distribution Approach: Value-added resellers (e.g. Scientific-Atlanta)

utilities Benefits: Reduces costs compared to human on-site methods; facilitates utilities

14 Storage Tank Monitoring Application Summary: ORBCOMM used to collect fluid level and other data on tanks Typical Customers: Independent oil and gas exploration and production companies Benefits: Labor savings and improved logistics (e.g. improved inventory control, more efficient truck dispatching); regulations requiring leak detection by end of 1998 provide new ORBCOMM opportunity Distribution Approach: Direct sales and valueadded resellers (e.g. Intrex, Caribbean Technologies Corp., Titan Industries)

s exploration and production companies Benefits: Labor savings

15 Pipeline Monitoring Application Summary: ORBCOMM used to collect information daily or on-demand on flow, corrosion and leak detection Typical Customers: Oil and gas pipeline owners Benefits: Labor savings and operational improvements; corrosion monitoring currently read manually at significant cost due to instrumentation inaccessibility Distribution Approach: Value-added resellers (e.g. Intrex)

savings and operational improvements; corrosion monitoring currently read manually at significant

16 Truck Trailer, Container And Railcar Tracking Application Summary: ORBCOMM used to obtain daily or on-demand position reports Typical Customers: For-hire carriers, private fleets, containers and rail cars Benefits: Operational efficiency; ability to track trailers permits a 10-20% reduction of fleet size Distribution Approach: Direct sales and value-added resellers (e.g. ARINC, MobileNet)

and rail cars Benefits: Operational efficiency; ability to track trailers permits a 10-20%

17 Heavy Equipment Tracking Application Summary: ORBCOMM used to obtain daily or on-demand position reports and short status reports such as engine hours and fuel levels Typical Customers: Equipment manufacturers and equipment leasing companies Benefits: Unique capability; ORBCOMM provides equipment manufacturers and leasing companies with a new tool for selling preventive maintenance and a competitive advantage for equipment tracking and logistics Distribution Approach: Value-added resellers (e.g. Globitracs, Micrologic, MobileNet)

capability; ORBCOMM provides equipment manufacturers and leasing companies with a new tool for selling preventive maintenance and a

18 Military Tracking Logistics Application Summary: ORBCOMM used to obtain daily or on-demand position reports Typical Customers: U.S. or foreign military services Benefits: Unique capability; ORBCOMM provides a globally consistent solution for tracking globally agile assets Distribution Approach: Value-added resellers (e.g. ARINC, BDM)

or foreign military services Benefits: Unique capability; ORBCOMM provides a

19 Personal Messaging Application Summary: ORBCOMM used for routine or emergency communications by consumers Typical Customers: Recreational marine, recreational vehicles and outdoor recreation Benefits: Lower cost than GEO systems; convenience/features; evaluating DGPS on demand and other value-added services Distribution Approach: Direct sales (e.g. Personal Satellite Network, Inc.)

Benefits: Lower cost than GEO systems; e-mail convenience/features; evaluating DGPS on demand and

20 Commercial/Government Messaging Application Summary: ORBCOMM used for short message communications in remote areas Typical Customers: Long-haul trucking companies, commercial maritime companies and U.S. and foreign militaries Benefits: Lower cost than GEO or dedicated military systems; international coverage Distribution Approach: Value-added resellers (e.g. ARINC, SASCO, ESL)

21 Automotive Messaging And Position Location* Application Summary: ORBCOMM will be used for short message communications including emergency road service, accident reporting, , convenience services and information. Typical Customers: Car and truck owners, both private and commercial Benefits: Offers affordable and seamless two-way messaging and position location service; shares automotive radio antenna Distribution Approach: Automotive manufacturers -- both OEM and aftermarket -- auto electronics manufacturers, distributors, radio shops (* future application)

22 Unique Benefits of Data Communications Are Now Recognized Low Cost Precision Multiple Addressing Global Interconnectivity

23 ORBCOMM World s First Commercial Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Communications System

Overview of LEO Satellite Systems

Overview of LEO Satellite Systems Christopher Redding Institute for Telecommunication Sciences National Telecommunications and Information Administration Boulder, CO credding@its. @its.bldrdoc.gov 1999