Robert Briskman

Robert D. Briskman (born October 15, 1932) is Technical Executive of Sirius XM Radio.

He was the Chief Technical Officer and Executive Vice President, Engineering of Sirius Satellite Radio since its founding in 1991.

Briskman has been involved with communication satellite systems since their inception. Briskman, the technical innovator of mobile satellite radio services, was responsible for the development, implementation and operation of Sirius Satellite Radio's broadcast distribution system. His technology development responsibility included design of low cost satellite receiving terminals for automobiles and of broadcast sound programming, earth station, terrestrial repeaters and satellite control facilities.

During 2000, Briskman launched three Sirius satellites into a unique operational orbital constellation which he designed. The mobile subscriber radios use his patented space and time diversity technology.

In 2014, he became a member of the National Academy of Engineering for achievements in satellite communications, culminating in Sirius XM Radio. Provided by Wikipedia