Tag: Satellite

Satellite Laser Communication Terminals are space communication devices that are used to establish high-speed data links between satellites or spacecraft in orbit and ground stations on Earth or other celestial bodies. Instead of using traditional radio frequency (RF) signals, these terminals utilize laser beams to transmit data optically, offering several advantages over traditional RF communication,…

NASA-STD-3001 standard is defined by NASA to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of astronauts during space missions. Its also called “Space Flight Human-System Standard“. This standard’s primary goal is to provide a uniform set of technical requirements that govern the design, selection, and application of hardware, software, processes, procedures, practices, and methods for systems…

Satellite OTA (Over-The-Air) testing is a method that is used to predict the performance and reliability of wireless devices equipped with embedded antennas, such as mobile phones, IoT (Internet of Things) devices, and various wearables like smartwatches. The performance of the antenna is crucial to ensure seamless wireless connectivity for OTA testing. During OTA testing,…

Satellite Wide Area Multilateration (SWAM) is an advanced aircraft tracking and surveillance technology that utilizes the time difference of arrival (TDOA) of aircraft transponder signals received by multiple ground stations and satellite systems to determine the precise location of aircraft in real-time. Satellite Wide Area Multilateration (SWAM) is an innovative technology that ensures the way of…

Satellite Frequency Bands are wide range of frequency bands that are used for satellite communication purpose The allocation of satellite frequencies and the management of band spectrum are done by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a body responsible for coordinating global telecommunications standards. Satellite operators optimize their capacity by sharing or reusing frequencies, achieving greater…

The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) is a collaborative effort that brings together seven telecommunications standards development organizations, referred to as Organizational Partners. 3GPP provides a stable environment to produce the reports and specifications that define 3GPP technologies, including mobile telecommunications network standards. The advance of 5G and interest in integrating non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), such…

Airborne satellite terminals are type of satellite terminals that provide connectivity from aircraft or other airborne platforms to satellite networks. They serve as the intermediate between the airborne platform and the satellite network enabling data transmission, voice communication, video streaming, and other services. These terminals facilitate seamless connectivity with satellite networks, enabling a wide range…

High Throughput Satellites (HTS) offer significantly enhanced throughput compared to conventional Fixed Satellite Service (FSS). The term ‘throughput’ refers to the data transfer capacity, and HTS achieves a substantial increase in this capacity within the same orbital spectrum, ranging from two to more than 100 times that of traditional FSS. The emergence of HTS satellites…

Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS) supports fixed installations and serves as the backbone for various communication and broadcasting applications. FSS relies on geostationary satellites positioned at approximately 36,000 kilometers above the equator. Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) represents a major category of satellite communication services that establish stable and continuous communication links between stationary ground or sea-based stations.…