• DocumentCode
    1113328
  • Title

    VSATs: expert views on future trends

  • Author

    Viterbi, A.J. ; Jestin, R.W. ; Pelton, J.N. ; Evans, Barry G. ; Rinde, J. ; Sundara Murthy, K.M.

  • Volume
    27
  • Issue
    5
  • fYear
    1989
  • fDate
    5/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    58
  • Lastpage
    64
  • Abstract
    Each of the authors, who comprise a cross section of industry experts from vendor organizations, service providers, research institutions, and international carriers, gives his views on the planned activities and future trends with regard to VSAT (very small aperture terminal) technology, business, and applications, among others. Included in the discussion is the impact of mobile satellite technology on VSAT products and markets; international VSAT applications and ISDN; the influence of OBP satellites; and the use of microterminals in Europe.<>
  • Keywords
    ISDN; mobile radio systems; satellite ground stations; Europe; ISDN; OBP satellites; VSAT; business; international carriers; markets; microterminals; mobile satellite technology; products; research institutions; service providers; vendor organizations; very small aperture terminal; Apertures; Communication industry; Communication system control; Costs; ISDN; Mass production; Microwave integrated circuits; Radio control; Satellite broadcasting; Weight control;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Communications Magazine, IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0163-6804
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/35.29540
  • Filename
    29540