Synopses & Reviews
Microterminals (or VSATs) are a recent method of providing corporate communications users with cost-effective and superior digital telecommunications. This practical guide describes the applications of these small earth stations for business telecommunications. Gives details of several typical uses, providing readers with sufficient information to allow configuration of a network to fit their particular needs. Due to the flexibility of this technology, the book surveys alternative designs for a range of potential applications. Topics covered include microterminals, access methods, costs, regulations, space segment requirements, and more.
Table of Contents
General Description.
What Is a Microterminal?
Microterminal Applications.
Why Use Microterminals?
Who Are the Users?
How Is the Service Provided?
Overview of the U.S.
Market.
Network Operators.
The Economics of Microterminal versus Terrestrial Services.
Microterminal Network Operations.
Standards.
Regulations.
Technical Considerations.
Space Segment Requirements.