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Abstract
Operational Use of Non-Terrestrial Network Technology
Networks and Telecommunications Community of Interest
Date Published: October 21, 2024
This paper examines and assesses, through various use cases, whether non-terrestrial network transport can be used to address the needs of government, science, research and education, state, and tribal communities. This requirement was driven by many Federal agencies; science, research and education institutions; and state and tribal communities having network connectivity requirements in regions where terrestrial-based network services are either unavailable, available with only very low capacity, or require lengthy deployment timelines. Additionally, these entities may also have mobile operations or require rapid deployment of network communications not traditionally supported through terrestrial network services.
This report summarizes five case studies using various forms of non-terrestrial connectivity with their lessons learned, cost considerations, and a look at new emerging technologies.