Containerised Gateway initial feasibility study

The remotely deployable containerised gateway (CGWAY) concept in Ka band will package together existing ideas to provide containerised datacentre fit for Gateway Earth Station (GES) usage, via modular approach. It may include a phased-array of electronically steered smaller antennas instead of a single 9.2m antenna and remote M&C. This study assessed both the basic technical feasibility using multiple small antennas and a pre-configured equipment container along with making an initial assessment of the commercial benefits of this approach. The primary users will be the operators of satellite gateways.