Satellite-Based Mobile Systems Must Be Prepared for Communication During Disasters

To ensure uninterrupted communication during disasters, satellite-connected mobile communication systems should be made ready. These systems can provide network connectivity to mobile phones by offering direct satellite service.

Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites provide the broadband internet service required for communication. These systems serve as a complement to existing mobile networks. With the help of these satellites, next-generation mobile devices can receive direct service. In situations where mobile networks are insufficient, these systems can step in to maintain communication or take on a complementary role.

In large-scale disasters like earthquakes, terrestrial infrastructure may be damaged or may collapse due to heavy usage. In such cases, satellite systems facilitate reliable and instant communication connections, making it easier for emergency response teams and aid workers to coordinate. They also prevent affected individuals from losing contact with their families and loved ones.

The low Earth orbit satellite communication systems developed in recent years provide an unparalleled solution for disaster situations. Thanks to technological advancements in this field after 2010, the capacity and performance of geostationary satellites that provide backhaul for cellular networks or coverage for remote areas have increased. This development also makes it possible to meet the needs of commercial internet services and machine-to-machine communications.

In addition to base stations, direct connections to mobile devices can be provided via these satellites. This technology is known internationally as “Direct to Device (D2D)” communication. This system transmits data from the ground directly to mobile phones via LEO satellites and offers uninterrupted communication anywhere through broadband internet. With its wide coverage area, this technology is of critical importance during disasters.

This system should be set up and activated immediately without delay. Many people may think about the cost. However, it should be noted that in some countries where this system is used, the cost of sending an SMS is only 1 USD. This is not a high price in terms of accessibility at any time. It is a service that should be accepted without hesitation during disaster situations.

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: A Professional AnalysIs on Its HistorIcal Development, SocIal TransformatIon, and Profound Sectoral Impacts

Introduction

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that, since the mid-20th century, has been the dream of scientists and engineers, but has only gained significant momentum in the past decade. Its role is growing day by day in our daily lives, business environments, and industrial production. This article comprehensively examines the historical roots of AI, how individuals have incorporated AI technology into both their personal and professional lives, its positive and negative impacts on society and lifestyles, and how it is integrated into high-tech sectors such as electronics, communications, satellites, space, and aviation—analyzing what these applications mean for both employees and company owners.

  1. The History of AI Use and Its Place in Daily Life

Historical Development and Foundations

The origins of artificial intelligence can be traced back to the question posed by Alan Turing, “Can machines think?”, in the 1950s. The 1956 Dartmouth Conference, with contributions from pioneers such as John McCarthy, Marvin Minsky, and Claude Shannon, marked the official recognition of AI as a discipline. Although early on, limited computing power and a lack of data restricted the scope of AI applications, the development of expert systems in the 1980s led to the first practical examples in fields like finance, medicine, and engineering.

The 1990s witnessed the evolution of machine learning algorithms, and with the advent of big data, deep learning, and neural network-based methods in the late 2000s and 2010s, AI became central to both individuals’ lives and institutions.

AI Applications in Daily Life

  • Mobile Assistants and Personal Devices: Applications such as Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa use natural language processing (NLP) and deep learning techniques to understand voice commands and meet users’ needs in managing schedules, accessing information, and automating home functions. These systems are trained using transformer architectures (e.g., BERT, GPT) and continuously improve through feedback.
  • Finance and Banking: AI is used in fraud detection, credit risk analysis, and algorithmic investment strategies by analyzing millions of transactions in real time, identifying unusual patterns, and enabling preventive measures. For instance, deep learning algorithms forecast future risks based on historical transaction data.
  • Healthcare: In areas such as medical image analysis, disease diagnosis, drug discovery, and robotic surgery, AI employs convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and other deep learning methods to detect abnormalities in images, facilitating early diagnosis and personalized treatment processes.
  • Education: Digital learning platforms tailored to an individual’s pace and style of learning offer personalized curricula through AI algorithms. These systems analyze a student’s past performance to provide targeted support in areas where improvement is needed.
  • E-commerce and Digital Marketing: AI systems that analyze user behavior offer personalized product recommendations, optimize customer service through chatbots, and dynamically adjust pricing strategies to enhance competitive strength.
  • Transportation: Autonomous vehicles, smart traffic management systems, and logistics optimization employ AI to process sensor data continuously, make real-time decisions, and improve traffic flow.
  1. The Impacts of AI on Society and Our Lifestyles

Positive Impacts

  • Efficiency and Speed: AI enables the automation of routine tasks, allowing people to focus on more creative and strategic roles. For example, businesses can make faster and more accurate decisions by analyzing big data.
  • Personalized Experiences: AI offers solutions tailored to individual needs in fields ranging from education to healthcare, thereby enhancing the quality of life.
  • Risk Management and Security: In financial transactions and cybersecurity, AI detects anomalies to minimize risks.
  • Innovation: With its capacity for continuous learning and adaptation, AI opens the door to new business models and technological advancements.

Negative Impacts

  • Workforce Transformation: Increased automation poses the risk of job loss for workers engaged in repetitive tasks, necessitating a transformation in professional skills.
  • Privacy and Ethical Issues: The extensive use of big data and the lack of transparency in algorithms can lead to data security and ethical challenges.
  • Dependency and Social Interaction: Growing reliance on digital systems may reduce face-to-face communication and social interaction.
  • Technological Inequality: Differences in access to AI technologies can lead to new forms of inequality within society.

 

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Sectoral Impacts: The Use of AI in Electronics, Communications, Satellite, Space, and Aviation Industries

Electronics Sector

The electronics sector spans consumer electronics, industrial automation, and semiconductor production. AI plays a pivotal role in the following areas:

  • Smart Sensors and IoT: By processing vast amounts of data from sensors in real time, devices can perceive their environment and make autonomous decisions. For instance, home automation systems integrate lighting, heating, and security functions seamlessly.
  • Manufacturing and Predictive Maintenance: In semiconductor manufacturing, machine learning models predict production line errors before they occur, preventing malfunctions and reducing costs while enhancing efficiency.
  • Design and Development: Deep learning algorithms are employed in the design of electronic circuits to generate optimal solutions, thereby accelerating simulation and modeling processes.

Communications Sector

In the communications field, some of the most striking applications of AI are real-time translation and speech recognition systems:

  • Real-Time Translation: Using natural language processing techniques and deep learning algorithms, AI can instantly translate text or spoken language from one language to another. Transformer architectures (for example, Google’s Neural Machine Translation system) capture context and nuances, resulting in more accurate translations.
  • Speech Recognition Systems: In converting speech to text, deep neural networks—particularly RNN and LSTM models—analyze sound waves. These systems can recognize various accents and speech speeds, serving a wide range of applications from call centers to virtual assistants.
  • Personalized Communication: Chatbots and virtual assistants analyze historical user data to generate customized responses, significantly enhancing the customer experience.

Satellite and Space Technologies

The satellite and space sectors utilize AI intensively in applications that require high precision and reliability:

  • Rocket Navigation and Orbit Optimization: During rocket launches and orbital insertions, real-time sensor data is analyzed by AI-based algorithms. These algorithms account for immediate environmental data, fuel consumption, aerodynamic effects, and atmospheric conditions to determine the optimal trajectory. Reinforcement learning methods, in particular, enable rockets to autonomously correct errors.
  • Satellite Data Analysis: Massive datasets obtained from satellite imagery are processed using machine learning techniques to support weather forecasting, agricultural monitoring, environmental change detection, and security applications.
  • Autonomous Spacecraft: In space exploration missions, autonomous robots and vehicles process environmental data in real time, avoiding obstacles and making efficient navigational decisions, thereby performing routine tasks without human intervention.

Aviation Sector

In the aviation sector, AI plays a critical role in both commercial and military operations:

  • Operational Optimization in Commercial Flights: Data from sensors on aircraft is continuously monitored by AI algorithms. These systems analyze engine performance, fuel consumption, and weather conditions to determine the most efficient flight paths. Additionally, predictive maintenance techniques optimize maintenance processes by detecting potential issues early.
  • Strategic Decision Support in Military Flights: In military operations, AI-based simulation and analysis tools process threats, radar data, and enemy movements in real time to provide strategic decision support to pilots. These systems are equipped with high-security standards and real-time data processing capabilities.
  • Autonomous Flight and Drone Technologies: In both commercial cargo transportation and military reconnaissance missions, autonomous flight systems enable operations without human intervention. Machine learning models analyze environmental data and make dynamic decisions, thereby enhancing flight safety.

Impact on Human Labor: Is AI Replacing the Workforce?

The rise of artificial intelligence has led to significant transformations in the labor market. While routine, repetitive, and low-skilled tasks are increasingly automated, new career paths are emerging:

  • New Professions and Skill Requirements: The demand for experts such as data analysts, AI engineers, and system overseers is growing, while jobs that rely on creativity, strategy, and interpersonal skills are becoming more valued.
  • Human-Machine Collaboration: Rather than completely replacing human decision-making, AI supports it by handling data analysis, error detection, and process optimization, complementing human expertise.
  • Education and Continuous Learning: This transformation necessitates reskilling and continuous education for the current workforce. Particularly in high-tech industries, acquiring proficiency in algorithms and data science is becoming increasingly important.

Artificial intelligence has evolved from a mid-20th-century dream into a central technology that deeply impacts individual lives, societal dynamics, and industrial processes. Daily applications—ranging from mobile assistants and financial analysis tools to healthcare diagnostic systems and educational technologies—demonstrate AI’s potential to enhance quality of life.
In high-tech sectors such as electronics, communications, satellites, space, and aviation, AI provides a wide range of applications—from real-time data processing in smart sensor systems and language processing in translation technologies to rocket navigation and autonomous spacecraft. These applications boost operational efficiency, reduce costs, and create new business models and strategic partnerships.
However, this transformational process also brings about qualitative changes in the labor market, raises ethical debates, and poses data security concerns. In the future, synergistic models that effectively integrate artificial intelligence with human expertise will be key to achieving sustainable, secure, and innovative technological transformation.

 

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TÜRKSAT 6A IS IN SPACE!

Türksat 6A, the first communication satellite of Turkish engineers, took off to begin its mission in space and was launched into orbit from the Kennedy Space Center in the USA. Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır stated that this was a historical moment at the ceremony held at Türksat’s Gölbaşı campus. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “We have entered a new phase in satellite production with Türksat 6A.” Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu stated that the first signal was received successfully. Congratulations to Ctech, Türksat General Manager Hasan Hüseyin Ertok, all our TUYAD corporate members and our country.

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What can be done in communication with satellite technology during natural disasters?

As natural disasters have become more common and intense lately, infrastructure is being damaged and new solutions are required. It is important to use existing communication tools in place. Satellite technology has many useful uses for minimizing the impact felt from these devastating events.

 

In order to establish communication with different regions in the same geography in the event of a disaster, uninterrupted communication to the Internet via satellite antennas, data transfer through satellite technologies, which are the common areas of use of all communication tools, can be provided from anywhere and uninterrupted technology transfer.

 

A continuous and uninterrupted access to the broadband internet system can be provided from anywhere in the world with satellite antennas. Satellite antennas are not just a means of watching TV.

 

In many parts of the world, for example in New York, people may prefer satellite internet. In 2010, there were 450 thousand satellite internet preferences in this city alone. Or, dish antennas are used to access the internet in places where cable and fiber still cannot go. Cable and fiber connection is not required to access the internet network accessed by dish antennas. Satellite internet can be preferred as an alternative to cable and fiber for individual use.

 

Satellite internet technology has the power to receive and send important data by simply providing energy without any hindrance when a disaster occurs.

 

Satellites sit securely above the earth’s atmosphere and provide communication to address wide geographical locations, there will be no obstacle in front of them to interrupt communication.

 

When broadband internet is reached, it will be possible to communicate information with each other in data centers, which are the common meeting place of all networks.

 

Instead of damaging the underground cables in an earthquake, tsunami, flood or hurricane and waiting for their repair process, emergency satellite systems will provide communication immediately.

 

Broadband satellite internet systems are VSAT applications. With the right planning and application, many lives and property can be saved in an emergency by communicating.

 

In particular, VSAT satellite systems, which are easily installed and commissioned in the event of an earthquake, will immediately transmit the status of the region or, if there is a fire, the images or the degree of coldness to the relevant people.

 

VSAT KA-KU band satellite internet systems allow teams to establish emergency communications even when terrestrial forms of communication are down. In addition, they are very suitable technologies for continuous communication in mining, farm or sea areas where there is only electricity and no infrastructure in the normal period.

 

The satellite communication system consists of two main elements, the ground station and the satellites in space. The communication between them is provided by the so-called satellite dish antennas.

 

The biggest advantage of satellite communication systems is that they provide simultaneous communication to many users within the global coverage area in locations where there is no terrestrial infrastructure, and they become almost the only communication source in natural disasters.

 

All of this demonstrates that satellite technology is a vital component of disaster relief efforts today and in the future.

 

Various organizations have been formed for the commissioning of this important system in the event of a disaster. Manpower and knowledgeable manpower are needed not only for the existence of the system, but also for its activation in the event of a disaster.

 

The address and contact information of the people who are given pre-disaster training are collected in one center or even in several centers, and this information is also available for use by international aid organizations.

 

In our region, TUYAD carries out these training activities and has directed previously trained VSAT installers to the region in the last earthquake. Now, by training more experts, many people who will put the systems into operation in a disaster that may occur all over Turkey have already started to be registered in the system.

 

NASA launched the Earth Science Disasters Program in 2006 to use its key space-based assets to save lives and property in times of crisis. They analyzed the information from his satellites.

 

As you can see, it is possible to monitor and study a wide variety of disasters via satellites. Governments and private companies around the world are using technology to provide targeted, efficient assistance to disaster areas. As the consequences of climate change increase, satellites, along with data-collecting analytics software, will become more effective at predicting natural events and subsequent relief efforts.

 

TUYAD has been a trusted name in the satellite industry for 23 years. Our non-profit organization is an association where very important brands of our country come together and organizations that have a voice in various countries of the world are members.

 

During a disaster, of course, experts are needed to work on the rescue of the wrecked. Health teams and fire extinguishers are also needed. Security forces are also needed. Satellite technology experts have also been included in these needs. And we will continue to support our existence in this field voluntarily.

 

HAYRETTİN ÖZAYDIN

CHAIRMAN OF TUYAD

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TUYAD AT THE IBC FAIR IN AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS

Dear representative of our industry,

We are taking our place with our TUYAD Stand at the IBC Fair, which will take place on September 9 – 12, 2022 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

As the leading organization in Content, Media, Entertainment and Technology, IBC is an important channel for the promotion of our industry.

The special issue of our ‘Digitalyasam’ magazine will be distributed in the field of magazines at the fair.

You can introduce your products and services to the participants at the booth of our TUYAD Association.

We are at the IBC stand 8.A46.

 

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“The position gap in the sector is diversifying and the gap is growing. Recruitment has already begun.”

“The position gap in the sector is diversifying and the gap is growing. Recruitment has already begun.”

 

Software Engineer…

Information Security Analyst…

Web Developer…

Data Scientist….

Cloud Expert…

Software Developer…

 

 

Our call to young people is to study in engineering.

 

The direction of our country and the world is clear. Telecommunication, communication and information technologies are the guarantee of our future. I invite our young people with innovative ideas to our sector in order to realize their dreams.

 

Don’t just be part of a business plan. If you can, establish your own business that you will direct with your ideas. We will always be your supporter.

 

Everything starts with an idea. We need new ideas for an invention that will make something easier, faster and more economical. These ideas will become reality with software. Start off with brand new and very possible ideas, such as how a robot vacuum can turn into a robot and a life partner in every home.

 

Our industry needs ten thousand software engineers today, and a hundred thousand software engineers ten years from now. The chances of young people who will work in all positions in informatics and are capable of solving complex problems are very high.

 

Especially software developers, with the excellent advantage of engineering, make all processes from the simplest to the most complex better and more economical. Every innovation introduced becomes a function of the whole world without recognizing the borders. Every moment of life has been informatics and technology and will continue to do so. You can see this effect even when you look around.

 

When you start to understand all the job positions that seem complicated to you now, you will realize that it is not so complicated. All innovations always start with needs-oriented dreams by product developers. Not inventing, just developing; to renew the invention. Trust yourself and start your dreams of improving your current social area with all the smart products you already have at hand. Set out from here and see where you will reach.

 

The world’s top software developers started just by playing games and had no school careers. With the innovation, they offer code components that work in all countries to the convenience of people.

 

Even hackers made their work legal and settled in anti-hacker positions. There are great business opportunities in our industry. Each of our companies has a software developer position gap and this gap is growing every day.

 

If you’re still working somewhere and you’re feeling burnt out, your age and education don’t matter. You can only work on this subject if you have the ability.

 

Even this has been researched. In America, 3% of self-employed people quit their current job and became a software developer. It is predicted that this ratio will continue to increase.

 

Being a software engineer is a great feeling in many ways, especially during this period. Not only in Turkey, but all over the world, there are many positions that are currently short of workers. You can work from home without changing country. My advice is to do your own business or continue to work in corporate companies where you can be the happiest. Recently, only in our sector, job opportunities are offered to our engineer candidates with reservations from their student years. Even this is very valuable in terms of motivation.

 

Of course, we also have software developers who changed jobs a lot with complaints from industry employees. The first reason is salary. Foreign exchange profitable business offers are attractive due to the fact that the current currency is melting at any time. The second is the inability to renew the technical infrastructure and the increase in difficulties, the absence of innovative ideas, monotony and most importantly the option to work remotely.

 

The second most needed area will be information analysts. Processing the data, determining the need, taking precautions. All will be determined by analysts. If there is no analyst, the data has no value. This job, which our companies have begun to realize, will soon become an indispensable position. Every company has to get consultancy on this issue. Otherwise, the need cannot be met and the result of the supply-demand multiplier will not be known.

 

We must convince our youth to notice innovations in the sector as soon as possible and how valuable their ideas are. NGOs and all public institutions should be the locomotive of the sector in this direction. We hope that the training of IT workers, whose shortage is increasing day by day, will be completed by being supported by schools and vocational trainers.

 

Our association TUYAD will be happy to give full support to all software developers and candidates who work, have ideas and are motivated. You can contact us to start your own business or to work in a company. Your job is ready. Our experts are waiting for you to help you.

 

Hayrettin ÖZAYDIN

Chairman of the Board of TUYAD

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TUYAD our corporate members

TUYAD is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded by sector companies. It was established in 2001 in Istanbul by TV platforms, satellite receiver manufacturers, infrastructure material producers and content provider companies with the aim of increasing the total quality in the sector and making the fair competition environment sustainable.

 

We have world-renowned companies/brands that produce the technology, products and equipment required for satellite TV, Internet, content and service provision.

TUYAD opinions and reports are given importance in the circulars and practices prepared by the regulatory institutions.

 

We are working in order for our country to reach the pace of development of telecommunication and to get the share it deserves. As TUYAD management and corporate members, we plan and implement the works together with the sector in order to set the right targets for the development of the sector. Our main goal is to present the most economical and applicable systems to the society in the most practical way. Our most important balance is to be able to live in a fair and sustainable competitive environment of the total economy that emerged as a result of the meeting of our electronics industry with content.

 

Being aware of not only our working life but also our social responsibilities, we implement at least one project every year. In addition, we continue our routine seminars in order to protect the rights of our companies that provide sector service services, to provide regular training and to provide quality service to the end consumer.

 

We are in communication and interaction with IT NGOs, universities, public institutions, press and international sector representatives. We take part in nearly 40 fairs and conferences all over the world and represent the industry.

 

As TUYAD, trying to be the common voice of such an important industry, we are happy to represent our industry.

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In 2022, our 1st TV option will be ‘OTT’. Is your TV compatible with it?

There are four types of TV viewing options: terrestrial, satellite, cable and internet. With the widespread and accessible internet, OTT, which is the most comfortable option, has started to be preferred more.

 

OTT (Over The Top) is defined as watching the media and all kinds of content over the internet without cable and antenna. Your television should be compatible with this and it should be compatible for a long time. The most known operating system in this regard and the tool that allows you to watch the broadcasts on your television without any problems is the Android system. Google developed this system and offered it to our service, but it is not very innocent, in fact, it contains a lot of commercial income.

 

Its rival, IOS, works more widely on mobile. In other words, while IOS is preferred more for the display on mobile phones, Android is preferred for televisions. When buying a television, it is necessary to research well whether the software hidden in it is licensed. We must make sure that a television produced by a company that has a contract with Google is purchased. Otherwise, future software updates will make your broadcasts unwatchable and it will be possible for your television to become idle.

 

Internet television has made itself more prominent with the increase in platforms. There are movies and serials shot only for broadcasting on the internet. Now there are movies that we can watch whenever we want and leave it unfinished and continue later. This comfort is only possible with internet TV.

 

Now we will have much faster internet with fiber internet and 5G, whose preparations have been completed in mobile.

 

The internet, which is still at the top of TV viewing options, is also the leader in platform subscriptions. This situation does not change in our country and all over the world.

 

It is expected that all platforms will be broadcasting on the internet in the next decade.

 

Even in the worst geographical situation, 5G will be at least 100 times faster than the internet speed we use now. Thus, we will have the opportunity to watch 4K, 8K and even 16K images in a very short time. So, high speed internet will start a revolution in video streaming quality.

 

The giants of the media and the most well-known movie companies will find their place on internet TV. We can see the closest examples to this with the applications that appear as shortcuts on our smart televisions.

 

We will not only get used to watching TV, but also to smart solutions at home with simultaneous smart TV. TV will become the operating system of the house. With the voice command Google Assistant, all electronic and electrical systems will become manageable. If you don’t want to miss this, you should definitely search for a Google license when buying a smart TV. It is not difficult to research this. The license of the brand can be queried from Google. For an easier way, you can ask TUYAD.

 

Viewer habits and TV viewing ratings can also be reported very easily from here. Of course, national channels are a service that governments all over the world have the society watch as a social project. While subscription is required for other encrypted broadcasts and premium content, FREE IP TV broadcasts are offered to you free of charge and with the simple application of your TV manufacturer.

 

When we say OTT platforms, don’t just think of internationally known ones. Each country’s own broadcast bundles carry their service to the internet over time and are primarily preferred here. This is what happened in Turkey. Although Netflix had an overwhelming subscriber dominance at first, local Blu TV soon became the leader.

 

OTT is the leader in many aspects such as broadcast quality, content placement and management.

 

By 2022 and beyond, the content industry will be faster and higher quality. Platforms that fail to do this are doomed to perish and remain far behind.

 

OTT will mean the most economical use for the internet, which offers not only images but simultaneously music, smart data collection and smart solutions.

 

06.02.2022

Hayrettin Özaydın

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