SIA Lays Out Satellite's Recovery Role in Summer's Hurricanes

Citing hurricane damage wrought this year by Harvey, Irma and Maria, the Satellite Industry Association put together a compendium of information about satellite use in forecasting, rescue and recovery after such an event. Posted Wednesday in docket 17-183, the SIA filing also notes specific satellite company initiatives after those storms, including Hughes' support of Federal Emergency Management Agency shelters in Texas, Inmarsat terminals providing Internet and communications services across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and SES providing C-band services to relief workers in Puerto Rico.