TYCO TELECOMMUNICATIONS TO SUPPLY UNDERSEA CABLE SYSTEM TO NORWEGIAN SPACE CENTRE
Morristown, NJ April 22, 2003 Tyco Telecommunications (US) Inc., the world’s largest fully integrated supplier of undersea telecommunications systems and a business unit of Tyco Electronics, has been selected by a subsidiary of the Norwegian Space Centre (NSC) to supply the Svalbard Undersea Cable System linking the island of Svalbard with mainland Norway.
At 78˚North latitude, Svalbard is in close proximity to the North Pole, and therefore, is ideally situated for collecting data from polar orbiting satellites. The Svalbard Undersea Cable System will enable the real-time transmission of data collected from these satellites by earth stations located on Svalbard. The system design will also provide enhanced reliability for data communications and support any future upgrades of transmission capacity. Initially, the system will support data collected from polar orbiting satellites owned by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (IPO/NOAA). At a later stage, the system is intended to support other space, meteorological, and environmental organizations worldwide.
The undersea system will consist of two diversely routed fiber optic segments with a total route length of 2800 km. The landing points for the system will be Hotellneset, Svalbard and Harstad, Norway. Tyco Telecommunications will initially configure the system with 40 Gb/s of transmission capacity. However, the system design will enable NSC to upgrade transmission capacity to over 1280 Gb/s. Given the pressing needs for enhancing communications capabilities to and from Svalbard, the system is targeted to be in service by the end of this calendar year.
Rolf Skår, President of the Norwegian Space Centre, states that “we selected Tyco from a large field of competitors based on their history of performance, their ability to deliver a turnkey solution in the timelines required, and due to the robust cable and transmission design that will be used by Tyco Telecommunications in delivering the system. Put another way, Tyco was chosen because we believe they were in the best position to meet the stringent requirements of installing a undersea system in the harsh conditions of the Artic Ocean, while at the same time meeting the rigorous standards of the space industry for real- time, reliable broadband transmission of satellite data.”
David Coughlan, President of Tyco Telecommunications comments, “We are proud to have been selected by NSC to contribute to its efforts to enhance data transmission capabilities for the Norwegian Space Industry, as well as for NASA, NOAA and NSC’s other partners. We have designed a system solution that employs state-of-the-art technology, which is well-suited for the unique conditions of the Arctic Ocean, and meets the high standards demanded by NSC and its partners.”
About Tyco Telecommunications
Tyco Telecommunications , a business unit of Tyco Electronics, Morristown, New Jersey is one of the world's largest providers of advanced global broadband communication solutions. The company sells secure city-to-city network services on its global fiber optic network – Tyco Global Network (TGN). They also are the world's only fully integrated supplier of transoceanic optical networks. For more information on Tyco Telecommunications visit the Tyco Telecommunications Web Site at: www.tycotelecom.com .
About Tyco Electronics
Tyco Electronics is a major division of Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC, LSE: TYI, BSX: TYC). Tyco Electronics is the world’s largest passive electronic components manufacturer; a world leader in cutting-edge wireless, active fiber optic and complete power systems technologies; and is also rapidly developing extensive networking and building technology installation services. Tyco Electronics provides advanced technology products from over forty well-known and respected brands, including Agastat, Alcoswitch, AMP, AMP NETCONNECT, Buchanan, CII, CoEv, Critchley, Elcon, Elo TouchSystems, M/A-COM, Madison Cable, OEG, OneSource Building Technologies, Potter & Brumfield, Raychem, Schrack, Simel and TDI Batteries.
About Norwegian Space Centre
The Norwegian Space Centre (NSC) is a foundation established by the Norwegian Storting (Parliament). NSC aims to promote the attainment of national goals for space activities and to coordinate space sector activities. Operative and commercial activities have been split off into wholly and partly owned subsidiary limited companies.
Tyco Telecommunications Media Contact:
Andy Kowalik
Tel: +1 973.656.8331
akowalik@tycotelecom.com
Tyco International Media Contact:
Peter Ferris
Tyco International (US) Inc.
Tel: +1 603.334.3933
pferris@tyco.com
Norwegian Space Centre Media Contact:
Per Torbo
Tel: +4790528661
per.torbo@spacecentre.no
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