Galileo Galileo

Well, before you know it, Galileo will be here. (Well, 2010-ish anyways)

The latest call for R&D ideas has just closed.

There's a seminar starting tomorrow (12/9/2006) relating to Satellite Navigation Regulated Applications in Brussels...

GNSS for Europa?

Post-Prague posting...

Well, the Prague MasterClass completed successfully, with some positive feedback. Delegates from GTS Novera, Vegacom, Telefonica O2 and Vodafone.


Must be difficult for the attendees, not only have they got to grapple with the intricacies of Network Synchronisation (which, lets face it, is not one of the most exciting subjects to have to sit through two days of!), but to do it in a Second Language is even more taxing - their heads must still be in melt-down! I'm sure I couldn't even begin to comprehend what a "5th overtone AT cut quartz oscillator" might sound like in the Czech language... ?


I also got the chance whilst in Prague to check out the Corinthia Towers hotel, the venue for this year's ITSF (International Telecom Synchronisation Forum). What a stunning venue! Not only 5-star luxury, but a 25th floor conference suite with stunning views over Prague!

Got to sample some local treats too - like Pilsner Urquell! And I thought hilst I was there, I should really try some local food, like "Sausages and Red Cabbage" and "Beef Goulash and Dumplings". Very impressed! Excellent, beer, excellent food, very friendly and helpful people!

Prague MasterClass Sep 2006

So tomorrow, 5/9/2006, the Symmetricom MasterClass starts in Prague (Hotel Meritum) at 08:30...

Topics Include:

Introduction to Synchronisation

Fundamentals of Synchronisation

Synchronisation Elements

Standards

Quality Metrics & Testing

Time Synchronisation (NTP & PTP)

Sync over SDH & WDM

Core Network Sync

Access Network Sync

Next Generation Network (NGN) Sync

Mobile Networks

Architecture & Planning

Best Practice

Chronos