The Communications Chapter and
The Aerospace & Electronic Systems/Technology Management Chapter
 of The IEEE New Jersey Coast Section

PRESENT 
 
Sirius Satellite Radio Overview and System Performance
Stefano DiPierro
  Senior Systems Engineer, Sirius XM Radio

October 28, 2009; 11:30 AM at Gibbs Hall, Tinton Ave., Ft. Monmouth, NJ
Cost $8 for Members, $11 Non-Members (Lunch Included with Registration)

Registration for this talk is Required – Please use the following link  –
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Abstract

The Sirius Satellite Radio system, now part of Sirius XM Radio, Inc., broadcasts continuous high quality audio, video and data content throughout Continental United States (CONUS) and Canada.  Using three  satellites in highly inclined orbits, the Sirius coverage pattern offers high visibility to two satellites at all times; while robust diversity and signal coding techniques further ensure reliable reception of over one hundred audio channels, three video channels, and a range of data services.   In this discussion, we will describe Sirius broadcast system, its coverage area and availability, methods to predict system availability across the service area using simulated mobility / fading conditions.

About Stefano DiPierro

Mr. Stefano DiPierro is a Senior Systems Engineer with Sirius XM Radio, where he focuses on advanced technology projects for satellite and wireless systems.  While at Sirius XM his work has included enhancing the satellite network architecture and exploring the application of emerging wireless networks to the Sirius XM system.

Prior to joining Sirius XM, Stefano was an Associate with Booz, Allen and Hamilton. There he worked in the US Army communications research community providing systems engineering in the areas of satellite and wireless communications, sensor data networks, remote asset tracking and geo-location.  

Questions can be sent to Haisheng Wang , Communication chapter Vice Chair at hsef03@yahoo.com ; or Jose Villagran, Chair Aerospace and Electronic Sy/ Tech. Management chapter at jlvillagr@ieee.org or Krishna Raghunandan, Communications Chapter chair at raghunandan@ieee.org