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| Low Bandwidth                                                         |
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| January 2006                                                          |
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![](media/image1.wmf){width="1.4694444444444446in"
height="0.9736111111111111in"} *NASA Integrated Services Network*

Contents

**1.** **Purpose [1](#purpose)**

2\. Video Teleconferencing Scheduling
[1](#video-teleconferencing-scheduling)

2.1 NRS Access [1](#nrs-access)

3\. Point-to-Point (Two Party) Conferences
[1](#point-to-point-two-party-conferences)

3.1 Between U.S.-Based LBV Systems [1](#between-u.s.-based-lbv-systems)

3.2 Between Russia-Based LBV Systems
[2](#between-russia-based-lbv-systems)

3.3 Between U.S. And Russia-Based LBV Systems
[2](#between-u.s.-and-russia-based-lbv-systems)

3.4 Between U.S. ViTS and Russia-Based LBV Systems
[2](#between-u.s.-video-teleconferencing-system-vits-and-russia-based-lbv-systems)

4\. Multi-point Conferences [2](#multi-point-conferences)

5\. Trouble Reporting [3](#trouble-reporting)

6\. U.S.-based LBV Dial Scheme [3](#u.s.-based-lbv-dial-scheme)

7\. Russia-based LBV Dial Scheme [3](#russia-based-lbv-dial-scheme)

8\. Change Log [4](#change-log)

Appendix A. Abbreviations and Acronyms [5](#abbreviations-and-acronyms)

Low Bandwidth Video Teleconferencing Guide

# Purpose

This document provides users, services coordinators, room operators,
etc. with information necessary to successfully schedule and conduct
video teleconferences (both two party and multipoint) between the
following:

-   Video teleconferencing systems located in the United States (U.S.)

-   Video teleconferencing systems located within Russia

-   Video teleconferencing systems in the U.S. and Russia

# Video Teleconferencing Scheduling

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) circuits between
the U.S. and Moscow, Russia can support up to three simultaneous video
teleconferencing calls. To effectively use the video teleconferencing
capability between the U.S. and Moscow, it is **essential** that all
video teleconferences be scheduled in the NCI Resource Scheduler (NRS).

Part of the scheduling process is accomplished using NRS. NRS is a
software program that enables users to schedule video teleconferences
between any video teleconferencing sites within the network. Its primary
purpose is to reserve the transatlantic bandwidth to support video
teleconferences between the U.S. and Moscow.

Instructions on how to schedule conferences using NRS and the Low
Bandwidth Video (LBV) dialing schemes for each U.S. (paragraph E) and
Russia video teleconferencing location (paragraph F) are provided in the
succeeding paragraphs.

## NRS Access

To use NRS, one must have a valid user account. To obtain an application
for a valid NRS user account, contact [[Tammie
Thompson-Lindsey]{.underline}](mailto:Tammie.T.lindsey@msfc.nasa.gov) by
dialing 256-961-9461 or send request via e-mail.

Click here for [[NRS
Instructions]{.underline}](http://www.nisn.nasa.gov/DOCUMENTS1/vits/nrsguide.doc).

# Point-to-Point (Two Party) Conferences

Point-to-point conferences are established by a user initiating a video
call from one video conferencing unit to another video conferencing
unit. To make two party video calls, a reservation must be made in NRS
as defined in paragraph A.

## Between U.S.-Based LBV Systems

At the prearranged time, the end user who requested the conference
simply dials the participating site via their video dial number(s).

Point-to-point conferences that require speed or codec conversions need
to be made by reservation in order to utilize the conversion services of
Federal Telecommunications Services (FTS) 2001. This center is operated
by MCI.

## Between Russia-Based LBV Systems

At the prearranged time, the end user who requested the conference
simply dials the participating site via their video dial number(s). When
dialing between LBV systems located in Russia, the video dial numbers
should be preceded by the number 5 (i.e., For a call between GCTC1 and
HSF-Russia/Volga with the requester being located at the Gargarin
Cosmonaut Training Center (GCTC) 1 site, the requester dials 5-256-2028
and 5-256-2029, the video dial numbers for the Human Space Flight
(HSF)-Russia/Volga system).

## Between U.S. And Russia-Based LBV Systems

For point-to-point conferences, a \"meet-me\" type conference is
scheduled using NRS. These conferences must be scheduled through NRS
because this is a means of allocating the necessary bandwidth. Once
scheduled, the point of contact for the requesting site dials the
participating system direct.

If the U.S.-based LBV system is the requesting site, the requester dials
1 + the 10-digit FTS video dial number for the participating
Russia-based LBV system. If the Russia-based LBV system is the
requesting site, the Russian requester dials 1 + the 10-digit FTS video
dial number for the participating U.S.-based LBV system. When dialing
from Russia to the U.S. using FTS, the Russia user must dial the 2006
access code prior to dialing 1 + 10 digits.

## Between U.S. Video Teleconferencing System (ViTS) and Russia-Based LBV Systems

For point-to-point conferences, reservations must be made in NRS. A
\"meet-me\" type conference is scheduled using NRS to allocate the
necessary bandwidth. A reservation must be coordinated with the ViTS
services coordinator at the desired NASA location to ensure room
availability of the ViTS conference room.

Once scheduled, the point of contact for the requesting site dials the
participating system direct. If the U.S. ViTS location is the requesting
site, the room operator dials 1 + the 10-digit video dial number for the
participating Russia-based LBV system. This call can only be established
at 112kbps, dual channel, Full Common Intermediate Format (FCIF).

If the Russia-based LBV system is the requesting site, the Russian
requester dials 1 + the 10-digit FTS video dial number for the
participating U.S. ViTS room. When dialing from Russia to the U.S. using
FTS, the Russia user must dial the 2006 access code prior to 1 + the
10-digit FTS number. The participating ViTS room operator will set up
the ViTS room to receive a call at 112kbps.

# Multi-point Conferences

Multi-point conferencing is provided via MCI, and reservations are
required in NRS and with MCI at 1-877-789-0670. Click here for FTS2001
[[MCI ViTS Scheduling
Procedure]{.underline}](http://www.nisn.nasa.gov/DOCUMENTS1/vits/wcmultisched.doc).
Conference viewing is through voice-activated switching. The site
currently speaking or the site that spoke last will be the site being
viewed. Only one site can be viewed at a time.

# Trouble Reporting

For any problems encountered, a trouble ticket should be opened through
the NASA Information Support Center (NISC) Help Desk. The Help Desk can
be reached by dialing 256-544-HELP (4357) or 1-800-424-9920.

# U.S.-based LBV Dial Scheme

The FTS2001 dialing requirement is to dial 1 + the 10-digit FTS video
dial number. Local access codes are to be dialed prior to 1 + 10 digits.

# Russia-based LBV Dial Scheme

  ----------------- ---------------------------------- ------------------
  **ORIGINATOR**    **DESTINATION**                    **DIAL SCHEME**

  **Russia **       **Other Russia LBV Systems**       **5-256-XXXX **
  ----------------- ---------------------------------- ------------------

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  **ORIGINATOR**   **DESTINATION**              **DIAL SCHEME**

  **Russia**       **U.S. LBV Systems**         **See below**

  GCTC1            U.S.                         1 + 10 digits

  GCTC3            U.S.                         2006 + 1 + 10 digits

  IBMP-1           U.S.                         1 + 10 digits

  Krunichev        U.S.                         2006 + 1 + 10 digits

  MCC-M1           U.S.                         1 + 10 digits

  RSA2             U.S.                         1 + 10 digits

  RSA HQ           U.S.                         1 + 10 digits

  RSA E-1          U.S.                         2006 + 1 + 10 digits

  RSA E-2          U.S.                         2006 + 1 + 10 digits

  HSF Volga        U.S.                         1 + 10 digits
  ---------------- ---------------------------- -------------------------

# Change Log

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  Status                Document   Effective   Revision Purpose
  (Baseline/Revision/   Revision   Date        
  Cancelled)                                   
  --------------------- ---------- ----------- ----------------------------------------
  Baseline              0                      UNITeS original issuance

                                               

                                               
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######## Abbreviations and Acronyms

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  **Acronym**        **Definition**
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  FCIF               Full Common Intermediate Format

  FTS                Federal Telecommunications Services

  GCTC               Gargarin Cosmonaut Training Center

  HSF                Human Space Flight

  LBV                Low Bandwidth Scheduler

  NASA               National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  NISC               NASA Information Support Center

  NRS                NCI Resource Scheduler

                     

                     

  ViTS               Video Teleconferencing System

                     

                     

                     

                     
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