A Look at Very Small Aperture Terminal Satellite Networks

Abstract

One candidate technology for bypass is very small aperture terminal (VSAT) satellite communications. This technology uses small, inexpensive earth stations to replace lensed dedicated circuits. This report provides a brief overview of VSAT technology, and discusses some issues to be considered when implementing a VSAT network.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA176762

Entities

People

  • K. R. Mass

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Bandwidth
  • C Band
  • Coast Guard
  • Code Division Multiple Access
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Networks
  • Data Rate
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Frequency Division Multiple Access
  • Host Computers
  • Multiple Access
  • Remote Terminals
  • Satellite Communications
  • Satellite Networks
  • Time Division Multiple Access

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Medical Imaging.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites