ASTRO Systems is staffed by highly qualified and dedicated professionals who are experienced in every aspect of planning and implementation of communication systems, networks and facilities. In addition, as is the practice in the industry, the company draws from a large pool of talent readily available to meet every challenge associated to the information and communications sector. ASTRO is prepared to assist clients on a broad range of services as follows:

Project Evaluation, Engineering, and Implementation

• Project Identification and Appraisal
• Feasibility Studies
• Technical Evaluation
• Economic and Financial Analysis
• Project and Plant Location Assessment
• Detail Engineering and System Design
• Line of Sight and Path Profile Studies
• Equipment Specifications and Technical Requirements
• Project Financing Advice and Loan Applications
• Preparation of Tender and Contractual Documents
• Bid Evaluation and Procurement Services
• Supervision of Construction and Equipment Installation
• Project Management
• Testing and Commissioning Oversight
• Project Ex-Post Evaluation

Management, Operations, and Planning

• Market Studies and Field Surveys
• Demand Forecasting and Traffic Projections
• Fundamental and Master Planning
• Strategic and Business Planning
• Digital Migration Studies
• Management Advisory Service
• Organizational Structure and Institutional Strengthening
• Operations and Maintenance Programs
• Equipment and Plant Rehabilitation
• Quality Control Programs
• Management Information Systems
• Human Resources and Manpower Requirements
• Training and Transfer of Technology
• Cost Accounting and Control Systems
• Investment and Financial Planning
• Inventory Evaluation and Plant Appraisal

Policy, Rules, and Regulation

• Public Policy and Sector Reform Studies
• De-Regulation and Liberalization Plans
• Regulatory Framework and Licensing Protocols
• Frequency Management and Spectrum Monitoring
• Interconnection Regime and Network Unbundling
• Call Termination and Number Portability
• Rates and Tariff Structure
• Universal Service Requirements
• Regional Plans and International Agreements
• WTO Commitments

Engineering, Furnish, and Installation (EF&I)

• Site Survey and Preparation
• System Design and Specification
• Equipment Installation and Testing
• Interference Analysis
• System Integration and Commissioning
• Integrated Logistical Support
• Technical Documentation and Training
• Equipment Upgrade and Plant Restoration
• Parts Provisioning
• Field Retrofit
• System Operation
• Facility Maintenance

Software Development and Computer Applications

• Visual Basic and C++ Programming
• Automated Monitoring & Control
• Energy Management
• Path Profiling and Propagation
• Antenna/Tower Calculations
• Satellite Station Performance and Configuration
• Modulation Transfer Functions
• Data Network Management
• Specialized Applications