---

Local TV Over Satellite

Local TV over Satellite (LTVS) is a company formed to carry local TV signals on a satellite system in such a way that Direct Broadcast Satellite service providers can use the local signals as an adjunct to their own programming. The basis of the system is a Ka-band satellite with multiple spot beams covering the USA.

More >>>

Our Responsibilities include:

• The analysis and design of the LTVS Network including satellites, uplinks, scheduling, electronic program guide, conditional access, compression and set top boxes. The network includes both video and data broadcasting.
• Writing vendor RFI's and RFP's
• Site Survey and selection
• Overall project management
• Management of all vendors
• Managing all design reviews
• Managing and running the Network, alpha and beta tests
• Managing acceptance tests and performing final system sign-off

---

iBlast

iBlast is creating a wireless network using IP in the digital TV spectrum to deliver information to personal computers and set top boxes. More than 300 TV stations are expected to be a part of the iBlast network, covering approximately 90% of TV Households. The network currently includes 225 stations in 143 markets covering all the top 25 markets. Each TV station in the network will broadcast iBlast content at a minimum rate of 3.7 Mbps continuously and will average 7 Mbps over a 24 hour period. In addition, bandwidth not used by a station for its own broadcasts will be utilized opportunistically by iBlast. The stations have an exclusive contract with iBlast for periods ranging from 8-12 years.

More >>>

Our Responsibilities include:

• The analysis and design of the iBlast Network
• Writing vendor RFI's and RFP's
• Management of primary vendors
• Managing design reviews
• Contributions to the iBlast client design

---

GORCA

Gorca is a consulting company charged with the acquisition of a satellite for a new DBS operator. The satellite makes extensive use of spot beams to multiply the effective bandwidth assigned to the operator. HD+ Associates are assisting GORCA in this endeavor by evaluating competing spacecraft payloads, with link and transponder performance analyses, payload design reviews and MPEG-4 video compression tests.

---

Astro

The ASTRO DBS service offers 24 television and 8 radio services in digital format. The service will be expanded to include a range of interactive applications, such as distance learning, home-shopping, home-banking and software download capabilities.

More >>>

Our Responsibilities included:

• The analysis and design of the Astro DBS Network including uplinks, studios, real time censor, traffic, automation, subscriber management, conditional access, program guide, call center and set top boxes. The network included video, radio and data broadcasting.
• Writing vendor RFI's and RFP's
• Site Survey and selection
• Overall project management
• Management of all vendors
• Managing all design reviews
• Creating a test system in Los Angeles mirroring the functionality of the Malaysian Astro facility
• Managing and running the Network alpha and beta tests
• Creating various ancillary interim software solutions before vendor delivery
• Managing acceptance tests and performing final system sign-off

---

WSB

A broadcast test system has been constructed in Los Angeles. This is a scaled down version of the Asia Broadcast Centre in Malaysia, supporting six channels of compressed television.

More >>>

Our Responsibilities included:

• Creating a test system mirroring the operational characteristics of a single transponder from the Astro Network.
• Managing the testing of vendor hardware and software before installation at the Astro facility in Malaysia.
• Development of a number of interactive applications for delivery over Astro network. These applications included, Stock Trading and Gaming (Lottery and Horse Racing).
• Development of several IP streaming services for delivery over the Astro network.

---

Binariang / Measat

The Measat satellite system is operated by Binariang Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd. HD+ Associates have provided Measat with the architecture for a Data Transmission Satellite System using Ku-band and Ka-band spot beams over Australasia. This architecture was incorporated in a RFP for a two-satellite system.

HD+ Associates have also assisted Measat in the development of RFPs for their follow-on satellites Measat-3 and Measat-4.