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Session 1
Government Education
& Training Network:
a success story in interagency
cooperation for distance learning
Your presenter
PHILIP J.-L. WESTFALL, Ph.D.
FGDLA President
Director, Air Technology Network PMO
Dept of the Air Force
The views expressed are those of the presenter and do not reflect the official policy
or position of the U.S. Air Force, Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.
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GATES
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GOVERNMENT ALLIANCE FOR TRAINING & EDUCATION BY
SATELLITE
GOVERNMENT EDUCATION & TRAINING NETWORK
Or . . .
Satellite Distance Learning:
The best kept secret in the industry!
Overview
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Learning Objectives
What’s so great about satellite?
So why the secret?
GETN and SatCom II
GETN Next Generation
Interagency Cooperation
How to get started
Learning Objectives
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 To show you how Federal Government
agencies are using satellite for distance
learning (DL)
 To describe the technologies that support
delivery of satellite DL
 If you work for Uncle Sam, to show you
how cost-effective satellite can be through
GSA’s SatCom II Contract
The commercial products, goods, or services referenced herein do not constitute endorsement
by the U.S. Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.
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What’s your interest
in distance learning?
Are you from the government sector?
. . . the corporate sector?
. . . the academic sector?
Are you involved with the satellite
industry?
 Have you ever taken a DL course by
satellite?
 Are you an instructor?
Keep in mind
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Different types of aircraft . . .
. . . for different types of missions
Keep in mind
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Different types of media . . .
. . . for different types of learning objectives
As an instructor . . .
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If you had your choice . . .
One-on-one mentoring
As an instructor . . .
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The next best thing . . .
Classroom environment
Overview
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Learning Objectives
What’s so great about satellite?
So why the secret?
GETN and SatCom II
Interagency Cooperation
GETN Next Generation
How to get started
As an instructor . . .
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When required to use
distance learning,
satellite can help you preserve
that classroom environment
very economically!
Still a classroom environment . . .
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INTERACTIVE TELEVISION (ITV)
- one-way video & two-way audio
- via satellite
ITV emulates the classroom at a distance
A Variety of Instructional Methods
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You can still do:
 High-end graphics & motion video
 Live, interactive learning exercises
 Teaching interviews
 Panel discussions
 Guest speakers
 Student interaction with the experts
 Student-to-student interaction
 And like the in-residence classroom, ITV
integrates well with print & online media—as
part of a blended-media solution
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Cost Effectiveness
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Variables to consider
Student throughput:
• Student-hour
Cost per student-hour:
• Total costs / total student-hours
ITV Costs:
• Personnel: include salaries and benefits
• Operations: satellite & audio; NOC admin costs
• Maintenance: uplink, downlink, VTC (BC Links)
• Equipment: upgrades & sustainment
Compare with Residence costs:
• Only travel & per diem
ROI
• Residence cost / ITV Cost (as a percentage)
Cost Effectiveness - AF
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Based on AF per hour costs
One-week course: 30 Hours, 100 students
Residence TDY Travel: $500, per diem: $846
Total per student: $1,346 for 100: $134,600
Total per student hour: $45
Interactive Television:
Total per student: $120; for 100: $12,000
Total per student hour: $4
Cost avoidance: $1,226 per student
Total per offering (100 students): $122,600
Costs for ITV are 8.9% of residence!
ROI: 776%
Overview
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Learning Objectives
What’s so great about satellite?
So why the secret?
GETN and SatCom II
GETN Next Generation
Interagency Cooperation
How to get started
The Big Secret in DL
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Today, I’m letting you in on
a Government secret:
Satellite is a cheap, fast,
and effective way to meet
distance learning
requirements!
So why the secret?
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• Satellite not frequently considered for
distance learning because often
considered exotic and expensive
• Panacea syndrome—Web is the
answer for all distance learning
• Corporate America doesn’t talk about
it because it’s considered a strategic
advantage
• But who’s using satellite?
Corporate Satellite Networks
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A.G. Edwards
Georgia Pacific
Microsoft
Anheuser-Busch
Harley-Davidson
Orkin
Bank of America
Hewlett-Packard
Pfizer
Boeing
Home Depot
Safeway
Caterpillar
HUD
Square D
Channel One
Intel
Staples
Cisco
JCPenny
State Farm
Dillards
Kroger
SYDA
Edward Jones
Lowe’s
Unisys
Federal Express
Macy’s
USPS
Ford
McDonald’s
Wachovia Bank
General Electric
Merrill Lynch
Wal-Mart
The larger the enterprise, the more efficient satellite becomes
Government Satellite Networks
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USAF
USN
US Courts (FJ) NASA
ANG
FAA
FJC (FJ)
BLM (DOI)
AFRC
VHA
USSC (FJ)
CDC (HHS)
US ARMY
DOJ
USSS (DHS)
CMS (HHS)
DEOMI
F&WS (DOI)
IRS
USPS
ARNG
NPS (DOI)
SSA
What’s so great about satellite?
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Academic Effectiveness – Supports diversity of teaching
strategies & proven methodologies to enhance learning
effectiveness for all levels of learning
- Preserves & enhances the live classroom environment
- More effective environment than office area for long courses
- Low attrition, pacing assures timely completion
Cost effectiveness – For established networks, costs are a mere
fraction of travel & per diem costs, no up-front development
costs—ROI is immediate! Partnership with existing networks
is an inexpensive way to get into ITV
Advanced technology – Synchronous & asynchronous medium
for distribution of high-quality interactive video (up to HD),
CBI, and print—bypasses Internet bottlenecks and network
firewalls—reduces latency and security issues
What’s so great about satellite?
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Global reach – Instant communications to virtually unlimited
number of locations world-wide
Rapid content dissemination – Content kept current through
frequent or “on-the-fly” no-cost updating—no waiting for
outsourced updating
Rapid deployment – Additional sites through rapid and inexpensive
downlink deployment
Visionary approach – satellite applications consistent with industry
best practices, including blended media (or precision learning)
approaches: innovative enterprise-wide combination of traditional
& new technologies (thinking outside of the Web—don’t put all
your eggs in one basket!)
When you want it NOW!
Overview
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Learning Objectives
What’s so great about satellite?
So why the secret?
GETN and SatCom II
GETN Next Generation
Interagency Cooperation
How to get started
Government Education & Training Network
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GETN
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Interactive television for distance learning
A network of Government networks
Shared facilities & programs
Conceived & developed within the Air Force
http://getn.govdl.org
Currently the only interagency distance learning network
What are GETN’s major features?
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Commercially available technology
 Compressed Digital Video 1.5-to-6+ Mbps
 Full motion, high-quality signal (up to HD)
 Multiple channels per satellite transponder
 Contracted network management
 Conditional access management
 Contracted maintenance
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General Services Administration
SATCOM II
Contract No. GS00T07NSD0022
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GETN
GSA Contract with AT&T
Galaxy 26
Galaxy 26
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Telstar 6
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Department of Defense
Defense Education & Training Network
USAF — 1 uplink (DETN Hub-4ch), 165 downlinks (316 cr)
AFRC — 2 Broadcast Centers, 46 downlinks (incl w/ USAF)
ANG — 1 uplink (2ch) - 228 downlinks (589 cr)
US ARMY — 3 Broadcast Centers, 24 downlinks (26 cr)
DEOMI — 1 Broadcast Center, 1 downlink
USN — 2 downlinks (8 cr)
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Federal Executive Agencies
FAA — 1 uplink (3ch) - 123 downlinks (250 cr)
DOJ — 1 uplink (2ch) - 167 downlinks (245 cr)
F&WS (DOI) — 1 uplink (1ch) - 25 downlinks (26 cr)
NPS (DOI) — shared uplink (F&WS) - 232 downlinks (232 cr)
USCG (DHS) — 1 downlink (1 cr)
USSS (DHS) — 1 downlink (2 cr)
Federal Judiciary Agencies
US Courts — 1 uplink (2ch) - 329 downlinks (393 cr)
Federal Judicial Center & US Sentencing Commission
Fed Gov Satellite Networks
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GETN (Satcom II – Hughes)
DETN
Other Networks
FAA
US Courts (FJ)
IRS
USAF
DOE
FJC (FJ)
NASA
ANG
DOJ
USSC (FJ)
VHA
AFRC
US ARMY
DEOMI
ARNG
USN
BIA
SSA (Satcom II)
F&WS (DOI)
BLM (DOI)
NPS (DOI)
CDC (DHHS)
FBI (DOJ)
USPS
USSS (DHS)
Digital Video Satellite Network
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Components
Convergent Media Systems, Inc.
Network Operations Center
Downlink
(Receive)
PowerVu
Digital Decoder
Atlanta GA
PowerVu
Digital Encoder
ITV Broadcast Center/Studio
ITV Classroom
POTS
Audio Return
Fiber/T-1 Access
Uplink Hub
(Transmit)
SA PowerVu 9235/9234/9834
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Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD)--the heart of
the satellite broadcast system (DVB-S)
Receives digital television signal and converts it
into analog audio and video signals for display on
television monitor
SA 9834 only: IP data port (10Mbps) - streams IP
video or file transfer to desktop
ATN Audioconferencing System
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Simple, push-to-talk, multipoint
conferencing
Single phone line
Free, open exchange
One mic for every two students
One Touch
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Speed-dial, multipoint
conferencing
Integrated microphone, control
and response keys allow
participants to ask and answer
questions
Instructor acknowledges request
and activates student mic
Allows for student polling
One of two brands used by GETN
Audioconferencing
 VoIP or PSTN
 Auto-dial or Dial-in
 Operator assisted screening or PIN
access
 The only DSN-certified bridge
 Reservation, Scheduling, and Billing
Features
CONTEX 480-port bridge
GETN
Galaxy 26
6 uplinks
reaching over
GETN MAP
2,260 locations
US F&WL
SHEPHERDSTOWN
WV
USAF
US COURTS
WASHINGTON DC
WRIGHT-PATT AFB, OH
FAA
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
ANG
MCGHEE TYSON AFB, TN
DOJ
COLUMBIA SC
GETN
Galaxy 26
Establish your
network by
partnering with an
GETN MAP
existing uplink hub
US F&WL
SHEPHERDSTOWN
WV
USAF
US COURTS
WASHINGTON DC
WRIGHT-PATT AFB, OH
FAA
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
ANG
MCGHEE TYSON AFB, TN
DOJ
COLUMBIA SC
Defense Education & Training Network
SSTV
Fairchild AFB WA
ATTV & NMUSAF
Wright-Pat AFB OH
12 Broadcast Centers
Wright-Pat AFB OH
ANG WN-A
452 Earth Stations
Andrews AFB MD
SCTV
Army SEN
732 ClassroomsPeterson AFB TX
Ft Lee VA
DRTV
in CONUS, WestPac, & SWA
Dobbins ARB GA
ANG WN-M
MCGHEE TYSON AFB, TN
RRTV
AUTV Robins AFB GA
Maxwell AFB AL
LITV
KETV
Lackland AFB TXKeesler AFB MS
DEOMI
ANG WN-T
Patrick AFB FL
Downlink
Tyndall AFB FL
NOC
Terrestrial T-1 connection
Broadcasting Center
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Broadcast Center Terrestrial Link
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 Links broadcast centers to uplink hub cost
effectively—replaces need for multiple
uplinks
 Allows for up to 2Mbps transmission rate
 Used with Networx DS3 & T-1 wireline
service
Linking VTC to ITV
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ITV/VTC USED IN COMBINATION
Shared programming
(bridging existing networks)
Guest speaker not at uplink facility
(used as one-way)
Student has access only to VTC
(used as one-way—quality permitting
including Webcasting)
-- Navy Learning Network, Army TNET
& Classroom XXI
DETN – Western Europe
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& SWA
Rebroadcast through DISA’s Global Broadcast Service, Norfolk VA
* New GBS platform deployed 15 Feb 11 using WGS3 *
RAF MILDENHALL
RAF ALCONBURY
RAF CROUGHTON
SPANGDAHLEM AB
GERMERSHEIM (DLA)
RAMSTEIN AB (2 Sites)
AVIANO AB (2 Sites)
INCIRLIK AB
NAS SIGONELLA (Proposed-DLA)
BALAD AB IR
ALI AL SALEM AB KU
AL DHAFRA UAE
AL UDEID QT
Intelsat 8
C-Band
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Western Pacific
EIRP
166o E. L.
OSAN AB
KUNSAN AB
MISAWA AB
HNS Gateway
Napa CA
YOKOTA AB
KADENA AB
ANDERSEN AFB
Rebroadcast through HNS Gateway, Napa, CA
Overview
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Learning Objectives
What’s so great about satellite?
So why the secret?
GETN and SatCom II
GETN Next Generation
Interagency Cooperation
How to get started
GETN Next Generation:
Satellite IP e-Learning
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GETN Receive Site
Downlink
ITV
Classroom
NOC
Receiver-Server
We hold these truths to be self-evident,
that all men are created equal, that
they are endowed by their Creator
with certain unalienable Rights, that
among these are Life, Liberty and
the pursuit of Happiness.
Live Video
ITV or VTC
STUDIO
Audio
Conference
(Return by POTS
or VSAT)
T-1 Access
LAN
LMS Server
Origination Site
Desktop
Laptop CD/DVD Print
Site Firewall
Site Firewall
Next Generation: Cisco D9865
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Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD)--the heart
of the satellite broadcast system (DVB-S2)
Receives digital television signal and
converts it into analog audio and video
signals for display on television monitor (16:9
HD & 4:3 ratios)
IP data port (10Mbps) - streams IP video or file
transfer to desktop
Currently being deployed
Satellite e-Learning Advantage
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Satellite broadcasting efficient for multipoint large-file
transfer—high-speed data delivery
 Bypasses heavily burdened Internet infrastructure
 Eliminates firewall barriers
 Delivers media-rich ADL instruction, full-screen/ fullmotion IP video to classroom, desktop, or laptop
(anytime anywhere)
 Seamlessly integrates w/LMS for SCORM-based
courseware
 Reaches unwired deployed warriors and avoids
C2 networks
 Adheres to best practices in industry
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Overview
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Learning Objectives
What’s so great about satellite?
So why the secret?
GETN and SatCom II
GETN Next Generation
Interagency Cooperation
How to get started
GATES
GOVERNMENT ALLIANCE FOR TRAINING & EDUCATION BY SATELLITE
 An association of Federal Government
employees and military personnel (e.g.,
program managers & engineers) who use
satellite technology to deliver education
& training for their organizations
 Serves to promote intragovernmental
sharing of programming and facilities
http://gates.govdl.org
Shared GATES Programs
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Medical Training
Aircraft Maintenance
Civil Engineering
Homeland Defense
Pollution & Hazardous Waste Mgt
Biological Terrorism
Fiscal & Contract Law
Federal Employees Health Benefits
Multicultural Training
Overview
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Learning Objectives
What’s so great about satellite?
So why the secret?
GETN and SatCom II
Interagency Cooperation
GETN Next Generation
How to get started
How to get started
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 General Information about GETN:
Phil Westfall, (937) 904-5480 DSN 674-5480
[email protected]
 Information about current SatCom II &
future FCSA contracts: Jim Russo
(703) 306-6631 - [email protected]
http://getn.govdl.org
GETN
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Efficient . . .
Anytime . . .
Anywhere . . .
NOW!