Author :
Murthy, K. M Sundara ; Alan, Jay ; Barry, John ; Evans, Barry G. ; Miller, Neville ; Mullinax, Robert ; Noble, Paul ; O´Neal, Barry ; Sanchez, Joseph J. ; Seshagiri, N. ; Shanley, Dennis ; Stratigos, Jim ; Warner, John W.
Abstract :
A brief description of representative VSAT (very small aperture terminal) networks is presented. The samples were selected to provide a realistic picture about the VSATs current status. The discussion covers Telesat Canada´s VSAT networks and services; NICNET, the Indian government´s VSAT information network; VSAT network developments in Europel; AT&T´s VSAT networks and services; and six private VSAT networks.<>
Keywords :
satellite ground stations; AT&T; Europe; India; NICNET; Telesat Canada; VSAT information network; VSAT user network; very small aperture terminal; Access protocols; Artificial satellites; Binary phase shift keying; Forward error correction; Manufacturing industries; Modulation coding; Satellite antennas; Satellite broadcasting; TV broadcasting; Time division multiple access;
