DICE

A joint project with the Institute of Applied Systems Technology of the Joanneum Research Graz

• Multi-point video conference system with continuous presence
• Interconnects up to 4 sites simultaneously via satellite or ground links (e.g. ISDN)
• Field trial via ESA's OLYMPUS satellite
• Operationally used by Matra-Marconi Space Systems for technical and management discussions between 5 sites in the UK and France
• Primary communications medium for the EUROMIR project connecting sites in Moscow with Western Europe
• Successfully used for tele-teaching
• 15 stations operational in Europe, commercially marketed
• Rollabout, special conference room and desk-top versions available
• Special interactive computer graphics system for document dissemination
• Easy installation and use (no operator required)
• Network management and control system available
• Good example of spin-off from space projects

• VSAT system for Ku- and Ka-Band satellites in star and mesh configuration
• Supports LAN interconnection by satellite and multi-media applications
• Successful tests and demonstrations using the OLYMPUS satellite at 20/30 GHz
• Tele-education and business applications via HISPASAT satellite: ETSIT tele-lecturing project linking 8 universities in Spain
• Fixed installation system (dish size:80-100 cm) and brief-case sized unit ("Picoterminal") available
• Field trial of the Picoterminal system via KOPERNIKUS satellite in 1995 (collection and dissemination of environmental data)
• Ideal for communications in areas with inadequate communications infrastructure
• Standard protocols, applications and platforms supported (file transfer, database access, E-mail, remote log-in)
• CODE implements protocol for optimised use of channel capacity