Very general information in pdf format is avaialble. The objectives of this project are to demonstrate a core network extended to remote users. The emphasis is on developing and integration of network management techniques. A series of service trials for other projects will also be provided. This project is related to the usage of National Hosts for certain demonstrations by means of terrestrial and satellite ATM links.
More info is avaialable in pdf format.
The major aims of this project are to define the system elements and related technologies for future advanced satellite services at Ka and EHF bands. Interestingly the satellite packet format has a payload size of 53 bytes. Alenia Spazio is leading this project and it is expected that the project results will influence the EuroSkyWay proposal. The aim is to design the satellite system in a way that it is easy to integrate it with terrestrial ATM networks. The emphasis of this action has been to integrate Local Area Networks by satellite.