Caution Light: The Anik E2 Solar Disruption And Its Effect On Telesat Canada

<p>Telesat Canada is a satellite communications firm, founded in 1969, that provides global broadcast and broadband services. Its fleet of satellites includes the geostationary Anik line. On January 20, 1994, a major solar storm knocked out communications on two Anik satellites. Anik E1 was recovered through a backup system within hours. However, Anik E2 was non-operational until June 31, 1994, when engineers used an innovative ground fix to regain control.</p> <p>This thesis proposes to trace what happened to Anik E2 and its effect on Canada's broadcast industry. It will act as a case study for the implications for satellite companies looking to gird themselves against the effects of solar storms. The aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of what was learned from the near-loss of Anik E2 and to provide information for broadcast professionals, satellite technicians and policy makers concerning what to do should a similar incident happen again.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Space Studies

Year

2012

Author dc:creator

• Howell, Elizabeth

Contributors dc:contributor

• David Whalen

• Anik E2, Anik E-2, Chapman Report, satellite, space, Telesat

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.und.edu/theses/1293

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.und.edu:theses-2294