DEVELOPMENT SATELLITE COMMUNICATION ON SHIPS IN THE NORTHERN LATITUDES
Marine satellite communications and GMDSS on vessels placed additional equipment does not provide a link in the Northern latitudes. The article analyzes the capabilities of the satellite system INMARSAT, examines the current state of the system. Presents examples of the terminals shown terminal INMARSAT mini-C, broadband-capable terminal to operate with the satellites, the fourth generation on the INTERNET. Is the conclusion about impossibility of operation of the system in high latitudes, are the main directions of modernization of communication systems at high latitudes. Three possibilities of creation of satellite communication on ships to eliminate this drawback. The possibilities of MERIDIAN systems for marine communication marine navigation areas A3/A4 GMDSS. Another way is sharing INMARSAT and upgraded high-elliptical satellite system for marine communication marine navigation areas A3/A4 GMDSS. The joint use of existing satellite communication systems INMARSAT and IRIDIUM communication also solves the problem of communication for vessels in high latitudes. The conclusion about expediency of use of additional equipment for offshore sailing areas A1, A2 GMDSS in the form of a mobile terminal satellite systems.