Orolia Announces Successful Synchronization in Multiple Indoor Locations with Spectracom SecureSync Time Server and Satelles STL Signal

ROCHESTER NY USA (March 22, 2017) — Orolia, the global leader in Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing solutions, announced that in several indoor environments in the field, it has successfully synchronized a Spectracom SecureSync high precision time server with the new Iridium Satelles Satellite Time & Location (STL) time synchronization signal powered by Iridium satellites. Configured with an embedded STL receiver and a small patch antenna, the SecureSync was able to sync up with the STL signal in several challenging indoor locations. The first successful synchronization was in the interior of a building in one of the most challenging urban canyons on Earth, downtown Manhattan on the 7th floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The second was in the interior of a conference center with multiple sources of potential signal interference during The Institute of Navigation event in Monterey, CA. Additional successful indoor timing signal synchronization locations include MiFiD2 events near the Paris Stock Exchange, a multi-story building and inside Gibson Hall in downtown London. More GNSSGlobal navigation satellite system (GNSS): A general term describing any satellite constellation that provides positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services on a global or regional basis. See also challenged locations to come.

How did the Satelles STL signal penetrate the buildings for indoor operation when other satellite signals have limitations? The success is related to the fact STL uses the narrow band paging channels of Iridium, a one-way transmission from the satellite with a very high gain system. The STL signal is completely different from the wide band, lower gain two-way channel of the Iridium phone, and cannot be compared. The STL signal is 1000 times stronger than GPSGlobal Positioning System is a navigation satellite system. See also because it originates from the Iridium constellation of 66 satellites orbiting in a low earth orbit. It is also encrypted for high security, which greatly enhances the Resilient PNTPosition, Navigation, and Timing: PNT and map data combine to create the GPS service. capabilities of the Spectracom product lines, especially the bestselling SecureSync precision time and frequency reference. The Spectracom SecureSync with integrated STL synchronization is available to order from the Spectracom website or by contacting a representative.

“The new STL signal is the ideal solution for those needing increased security and reliability, applications such as high frequency securities trading, financial transaction timestamping compliance and critical infrastructure timing. It is not only an additional signal to back up traditional GNSS, it is also stronger and more secure, adding significantly to the resiliency of high performance systems and networks that must rely on precise time synchronization”, said John Fischer, Orolia Vice-President, Advanced R&D.

Having proven the ability to provide a strong and reliable alternative signal in various indoor field locations, the new globally accessible STL signal adds a significant safety net to any critical GNSS application. Adding to the mix of signals of opportunity the resiliency of positioning and timing for financial, defense and critical infrastructure is greatly enhanced.

“Orolia is focused on providing Resilient PNT solutions, and by combining and layering technology in innovative ways we help our customers meet their mission goals. This new satellite-based service provides a unique signal that augments Spectracom systems, enhancing our ability to effectively mitigate emerging GPS and GNSS threats” said Rohit Braggs, Orolia Vice President, PNT Networks & Sources.

About Orolia
Orolia is the world leader in resilient positioning, navigation and timing (RPNT) solutions that improve the reliability, performance and safety of customers’ critical, remote or high-risk operations. Through its leading Spectracom, McMurdo, Kannad, and Sarbe brands, Orolia has more than 400 employees and sales presence in over 100 countries worldwide. Leading Defense & Aerospace organizations around the world rely on Orolia for fail-safe GNSS and PNT solutions for their mission critical needs. Founded in 2006, Orolia has a global presence with offices in the USA, France, Russia, Switzerland, UK, Brazil and China, with plans to expand its global footprint in 2017.

About Satelles
Satelles has developed and deployed the world’s first real-time PNT service based on Low Earth Orbit satellites. Satellite Time and Location (STL) signals are highly secure, penetrate deep indoors, and are available anywhere on Earth. These features make the service perfect as an independent augmentation for GPS/GNSS and other location-based technologies. With offices in Redwood City, California, and Fairfax, Virginia, Satelles works in partnership with recognized industry leaders to deliver these secure time and location capabilities to government and commercial users worldwide.

Orolia and Satelles Press Contacts:

Sheri Ascencio
Orolia Product Marketing Director
Email: sheri.ascencio@orolia.com
Office: +1 858-458-8107

Bart Ferrell
Satelles Communications Director
Email: bferrell@satellesinc.com
Mobile: +1 618-920-9434