Commercial Satellite Communications
« Previous EntriesKa Band -Affordable Satellite Internet On The Way!
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008By Randy Scott
Ka Band VSAT* satellite internet technology has enormous possibilities for telecommuters, rural locations and eventually for Motor Home users around the U.S. - if it works! Ka Band satellite internet is an all new approach to sending and receiving internet traffic from space (satellites used for internet are at least 23,000 miles from Earth). *Very small aperture terminal.
The key improvements in Ka band technology from the “blanket” approach used up to now are:
1. Ka Band employs “spot beams” rather than broadcasting over an entire Continent….a far more efficient use of the available bandwidth resulting in lower monthly service cost to end users (as low as $49 per mo.).
Green Satellite Communications Solutions
Sunday, May 25th, 2008Green Communications Go Corporate with Commercial Satellite Solutions
By Sam A. Brown
In today’s technologically advanced world, commercial satellite solutions are diverse providing solutions for voice, video and data connectivity solutions. With the rising costs of oil, many businesses are wising up to alternative sources to power and drive their satellite connections and corporate communication infrastructure.
Providers of solar and wind generated technology solutions recognize the need for renewable and alternative energy sources to power more than just cars and homes. Now many companies are benefiting from alliances formed between energy solution providers and commercial satellite providers, bringing reliable and renewable energy solutions to businesses worldwide, including rural, remote and temporary locations.
Free To Air Satellite
Monday, May 19th, 2008Free to air Satellite: Your gateway to a world of entertainment for free by pankaj
There are very few people in this world who claim that they really don’t care about money. And all of them are either rich or liars or both. Having seen the best of every thing in life they are in a position to make blanket statements and they don’t really have the ability to discern the right from the wrong.
Thuraya Satellite Communications
Thursday, March 27th, 2008Thuraya satellite communications provide satellite phone services mainly in the Middle East, Africa and Europe but are planning to extend its coverage to East Asia, Australia and South America. It is one of the principal rivals of Iridium Satellite LLC which provides global coverage. Thuraya is based in the United Arab Emirates.
Satellite TV Communications
Saturday, March 8th, 2008Satellite TV communications provide television broadcast using artificial satellites put up in space. Satellite television as opposed to terrestrial television and cable television uses satellite dish communications. Satellite television satellites are either in highly elliptic orbits (HEO) or geostationary orbits (geostationary satellites appear to be in a fixed position to an observer on earth as they revolve around the earth at a constant speed).
Global communications satellites form a constellation or a system of interlinked satellites. As one goes farther away from earth, the coverage of the satellites increases and thus lesser satellites are required. For geostationary satellites, 4 to 6 satellites are enough to cover the whole surface of the earth.