GVF Appoints Additional Co-Chair for Working Group’s Expanded Remit
London, UK. March 7, 2023 - GVF, the sole global non-profit association of the satellite industry with members from the entire ecosystem, has announced the launch of its new Technology Working Group.
The Technology Working Group will build upon the achievements of GVF’s existing Mutual Recognition Arrangement Working Group which has developed a consensus-based framework to improve the efficiency of satellite operators’ terminals type-approval procedures and collaborated with the Satellite Operator Minimum Antenna Performance (SOMAP) Group to provide guidance for antenna manufacturers regarding satellite operators’ expectations for new antenna products.
Initially, the expanded remit of the new Working Group will encompass GVF initiatives in connection with all facets of the satellite industry ground segment, including antennas, modems, software-defined networks/virtualisation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The Working Group will function to provide a high-profile platform and “showcase” – including advocacy, education/information, and promotion – for the satellite industry’s technology innovations and solutions.
The Technology Working Group will be co-chaired by Colin Robinson (who serves as the current chair of the Mutual Recognition Arrangement Working Group) and Dr Gavin Cox, R&D Engineering Manager at Global Invacom Group.
In announcing the development, Colin Robinson noted that, “Gavin Cox is a very welcome addition to the Working Group team and his knowledge and expertise will make an invaluable contribution to an expanded agenda reflective of today’s industry dynamics.”
Gavin Cox, incoming Co-chair of the Technology Working Group added, “I am delighted to be joining the leadership of the Technology Working Group. I have been supportive of GVF initiatives for several years and this is an important opportunity to contribute to the support that GVF gives to technology innovations.”
For more information, including details of how to join the Technology Working Group, please contact WG@gvf.org.
GVF is the only global non-profit association of the satellite industry. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in London, it brings together organizations from around the world representing the satellite ecosystem that are engaged in the development and delivery of satellite technologies and services for consumers, commercial and government organizations worldwide. GVF’s aim is to facilitate expanded access to satellite-based connectivity solutions globally, which is achieved through regulatory, policy and spectrum advocacy; training and certification; product quality assurance; and collaboration with user groups and other satellite stakeholders. For more information go to: www.gvf.org
