All of the Volvo Open 70’s have been loaded with a fully operational media desk provided by Livewire & Immarsat Systems, this will facilitate all media and communication systems onboard.
Onboard
2 Apple computers
2 PC’s
5 High Definition cameras fixed onboard
1 High definition handheld for media crew member
1 Editing suite onboard
The media crew member serves as the vital link between the crews racing and everyone at home. They are the journalists on the front line and will provide all of the content for Volvo Ocean Race TV, which will produce 39 half hour programmes to run weekly and 9 hour long programmes to run monthly over the duration of the race. For the first time in an event like this all footage filmed onboard Green Dragon will be in High Definition, allowing all of the action and drama from the race to be shared with a global audience at the highest possible level.
Images and video footage are sent back to Volvo Ocean Race HQ via Immarsat Fleet Broadband. FleetBroadband is the first maritime communications service to provide broadband data and voice, simultaneously, through a compact antenna on a global basis. Based on 3G mobile phone standards, it provides constant, simultaneous access to voice and broadband data, allowing the crew onboard Green Dragon to be in constant contact no matter where they are on the planet. Operational systems can be running online and you can still access email, the internet and make phone calls - all via a single terminal.
Capabilities
Standard IP
Up to 432kbps over a shared channel, for email, internet and intranet access.
Streaming IP
Guaranteed data rates on demand up to 256kbps.
Voice
Make phone calls at the same time as accessing data applications.
ISDN
Supports ISDN at 64kbps for legacy applications.
SMS text
Send and receive text messages.
