Communications Satellite
Friday, February 6th, 2009A communications satellite, commonly called as the comsat, is nothing but a satellite built artificially and placed in the place for telecommunications. They satellites function in different types of orbit like the low earth, molniya, geostationary and elliptical orbits.
Like the technology used in submarine communications, the satellite communications also uses relay technology that operates on microwave technology. The communication satellites are used for applications where the conventional technology like the cable is neither possible nor practical, like in TV and radio broadcasting, communications to moving vehicles etc. A satellite placed in the geostationary orbit looks to be fixed in a position to an observer from the earth. It revolves once per day above the equator at a constant speed.
CapRock Communications Launches Asset-tracking Service
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008HOUSTON, TEXAS – October 1, 2008
CapRock Communications today announced the launch of AssetTrax, its new map-based tracking service that monitors the position and movement of critical assets around the world. As a global provider of satellite communications to remote and harsh environments, AssetTrax is the latest value-added solution clients can integrate seamlessly into their operations using CapRock’s Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) services.
AssetTrax is ideal for rig managers and fleet operators needing the capability to view real-time locations and historical paths of critical assets, such as drilling rigs and maritime vessels, including supply boats, tankers, cargo ships and construction and repair vessels.