Sports and satellites

Date: Fri, Jul 08, 2016 | 06:30 - 06:45 GMT | 08:30 - 08:45 CEST

Replay: Fri, Jul 08, 2016 | 14:30 - 14:45 GMT | 16:30 - 16:45 CEST

Type: ESA TV Exchange

Format: 16:9

This summer millions of viewers will be captivated by three of the biggest sports events on the planet. With EURO 2016 well underway, the Tour de France and the Olympics soon to begin we can reflect on how these massive events benefits from space technology. Worldwide broadcast made possible by satellites and ground infrastructure. The use of satellites for broadcast used to be expensive but with improvements in technology smaller events can now also benefit from satellite broadcast. The technological improvements allow for higher bandwidth signals improving on quality and in the future hold the promise of a more immersive television experience.

More information at: http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Telecommunications_Integrated_Applications

Preview and download:
https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/2016/06/Sports_satellites

Script:
EbSI-123391.doc

Satellite Parameters: Eutelsat 9A at 9 degrees E, transponder 59, downlink frequency 11900.1 horizontally polarised, symbol rate 27,500 FEC 2/3.