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Abstract
Session 3 - Internet 3 - Internet Protocol in Space
Speaker: Mr. H. Arif, Space Initiatives Manager, Global Defense and Space Group, Cisco Systems
Abstract
This presentation will discuss Cisco Systems’ vision for leveraging the use of the
Internet Protocol (IP) in space systems. Cisco is a world leader in the technologies
of the Internet, terrestrial networking and communications systems based on IP. About
a year ago, it stood up a Global Defense and Space Group to support the vertical defense
and space community in addressing this market (US$1.4T in 10 years).
In this presentation, Cisco will discuss the reasons for using IP in space, describe who
is Cisco working with and how IP will be validated for space use. Specific mention is made
of the use of Cisco’s new mobile access router (Cisco 3251). The ensuing benefit of IP in
space will be discussed, along with some of the challenges before us.
An overview of Cisco’s activities of bringing IP into space will be presented, along with
the specifics of the DMC spacecraft which will fly a Cisco 3251 and will be the first ever
space flight with an IP-based router.
This presentation will conclude with an offer from Cisco to the global space community for
cooperation and collaboration in the use of IP in space.
Biography
Hugh Arif is a Space Initiatives Manager for Cisco Systems, Global Defense and Space Group
and is based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Hugh has over 18 years of experience in the civilian
and commercial space industry. He has worked progressively as an aerospace engineer, Project
Manager and then Branch Chief at NASA's Glenn Research Center. His contributions were as a
team member, team leader and supervisor in the areas of design and analysis of thermal,
structural and cryogenic systems for spacecraft, space shuttle payloads and the space station.
He then worked at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in the Flight Projects Directorate, and
served as the Test Director for the testing of the Tropical Rainfall Measurement Mission
spacecraft.
Prior to joining Cisco, Hugh was a Program Manager with Rockwell for the automation of ground
systems for the National Missile Defense program. Hugh has published 19 technical papers in
space research and technology related journals. Hugh has a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering
from State University of New York at Buffalo and a B.S M.E from the University of Engineering and
Technology, Pakistan. He is also a 1992 graduate of the International Space University and its
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