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One of the most significant developments in telecommunications in the last decade, the very small aperture terminal (VSAT), as part of a satellite communications network, is the culmination of technology that allows earth terminals to be located on users' premises to provide data, voice and even video services. Networks based on VSATs can be established rapidly and reconfigured to respond to changing communications needs in a flexible and cost-effective manner.In 28 chapters written by individuals who have made major contributions to the VSAT scene, Very Small Aperture Terminals describes the key technology underlying these systems, representative systems from leading vendors, link budgets, system protocols, data distribution based on television broadcasting, service provision, economic and, perhaps most importantly, regulatory issues.Very Small Aperture Terminals is essential reading for anyone involved in telecommunications systems management or the engineering aspects, from equipment manufacturers to those who will use the systems. The technology and systems chapters will be of interest to practising engineers and postgraduate engineering students who require an introduction to the subject. Those with responsibilities for licensing and regulation will find their functions put into context.
Contents
Chapter 1systemsChapter 3: Semiconductor devices for VSAT systemsChapter 4: Travelling wave tubes and amplifiers for VSAT systemsChapter 5: VSAT low noise downconvertersChapter 6: Modems and codecs for VSAT systemsChapter 7: Multiaccess protocols for VSAT networksChapter 8: Protocol software in Ku-band VSAT network systemsChapter 9: VSAT data networks: system designChapter 10: The policing of VSAT networksChapter 11: The PANDATA systemChapter 12: The PolyCom systemChapter 13: APOLLO: a satellite-based information distribution systemChapter 14: Data broadcasting within a satellite television channelChapter 15: The AT&T Tridom VSAT systemChapter 16: The HNS family of VSAT systemsChapter 17: The NEC NEXTAR VSAT systemChapter 18: The Fastar VSAT systemChapter 19: Satellite based messaging systemsChapter 20: Ka-band VSAT systemChapter 21: Small aperture military ground terminalsChapter 22: Link budgets for VSAT systemsChapter 23: VSATs and developmental communicationsChapter 24: VSATs and their international applicationsChapter 25: Capabilities and experience of a VSAT service providerChapter 26: Economic considerations between VSAT systems and terrestrial networksChapter 27: Developments in VSAT regulationChapter 28: VSATs: the futureAppendix A: GlossaryAppendix B: Civil satellite frequency bandsAppendix C: Satellites that may support VSAT services