An analysis on the performance of the forward and return interaction channels in DVB-RCS

The next generation consumer level interactive services require reliable and constant communication for both mobile and static users. The digital video broadcasting (DVB) group has exploited the rapidly increasing satellite technology for the provision of interactive services and launched a standard called digital video broadcast through return channel satellite (DVB-RCS). DVB-RCS relies on DVB-satellite (DVB-S) for the provision of forward channel. The digital signal processing (DSP) implemented in the satellite channel adapter block of these standards use powerful channel coding and modulation techniques. The investigation is concentrated towards the forward error correction (FEC) of the satellite channel adapter block, which will help in determining, how the technology copes with the varying channel conditions and user requirements.