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Introduction

Linking satellites with terrestrial networks

~/media/images/systems/antenna.jpg.ashxThrane & Thrane is providing Satellite Ground Stations for various Inmarsat services. Design, Development, manufacturing and selling of satellite ground stations have been a Thrane & Thrane key business area since 1990.

Satellite systems are in most cases delivered on turnkey basis, including installation, testing, commissioning and training. In addition to this Thrane & Thrane has developed extensive support activities providing upgrades, regular maintenance and 24-hour hot-line support service for our customers.

Our competences includes design and development of advanced analog and digital circuits as well as Digital Signal Processing software used in satellite modems. We deliver complete Satellite Ground Stations including interface to terrestrial networks, large disc antennas, RF equipment and Access Control and Signalling Equipment.

The future

Our visions and ambitions extend way beyond the systems we have currently developed. We are leveraging the knowledge and experience gained in designing and deploying our projects to date in order to further enhance not only our technology level but also our understanding of the evolving needs of our customers.

Currently Thrane & Thrane is developing the BGAN infrastructure for the global mobile satellite operator Inmarsat Ltd. The work includes development, production and installation of the Radio Access Network (RAN) for Inmarsat’s Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) to be provided over its future fourth generation satellite system.

The BGAN system will offer services to and from a range of fixed and portable Inmarsat satellite terminals. Initial services includes voice and high-speed packet services such as email, Internet and LAN access at transmission rates up to 432 kilo bits per second.

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Nera SatCom AS acquired

On October 10. 2006, Thrane & Thrane A/S officially closed the acquisition of Nera's mobile satellite communication activities comprising the Norwegian company Nera SatCom AS and the German company European Satellite Link GmbH.
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