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VSAT stands for Very Small Aperture Terminal and is a satellite ground station that enables two-way communication via satellites for data, voice, and video. VSAT networks can be structured in a star-based or mesh topology comprising a central hub, satellite, and numerous VSAT earth stations. While traditionally using a hub configuration, mesh VSAT networks are emerging that enable direct VSAT-to-VSAT communication and reduce delays. VSAT systems have applications in internet access, distance learning, telemedicine, and more, but also have constraints like line-of-sight requirements and latency.

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VSAT Daphine

VSAT stands for Very Small Aperture Terminal and is a satellite ground station that enables two-way communication via satellites for data, voice, and video. VSAT networks can be structured in a star-based or mesh topology comprising a central hub, satellite, and numerous VSAT earth stations. While traditionally using a hub configuration, mesh VSAT networks are emerging that enable direct VSAT-to-VSAT communication and reduce delays. VSAT systems have applications in internet access, distance learning, telemedicine, and more, but also have constraints like line-of-sight requirements and latency.

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, DESIGN, ART AND TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

VSAT Assignment

Course Unit: Satellite Communications

Course: Bsc. in Telecommunications Engineering

Daphine Naava 20/U/1844/PS

Lecturer: Mr Mulumba Alvin

February 8, 2024
VSAT stands for Very Small Aperture Terminal, it is a satellite ground station enabling two-
way communication for data, voice, and video via satellites. Depending upon applications of
use, VSATs are used at various frequency bands viz. L Band, C Band, Extended C Band, Ku
Band and Ka Band. [1].

Figure 1: VSAT Topology

Operation of VSAT Networks:VSAT networks can be structured in a star-based or mesh


topology. It comprises three components: a central hub, the satellite, and numerous VSAT
earth stations across the country VSAT systems comprise a small dish antenna, transceiver,
and a Network Operations Center (NOC), facilitating communication via satellite links with
microwave technology. NOC ensures network management for seamless connectivity. Managed
by a Service Provider, VSAT networks traditionally use Hub configuration, but Mesh VSAT
networks are emerging, enabling direct VSAT-to-VSAT communication, and reducing delays.
[2].

Figure 2: Communication between Two VSAT Terminals

Constraints: Line-of-Sight, Power Requirements, Regulatory Restrictions [3].


Applications: Internet Access, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, SCADA Systems, Military
and Defense [3].
Advantages of VSAT: The setup of a VSAT station is convenient and flexible. The VSAT
system is robust against natural disasters. Cost-effective setup and operation in tough geo-
graphic areas. Efficient transmission of audio, video, and data signals [4]

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Disadvantages of VSAT: Latency: Approximately 500 milliseconds round trip. Environ-
mental conditions affect performance. Clear view requirement for external antenna. Limited
Bandwidth. Higher Cost [4].
Companies Using VSAT Currently: Maritime Industry: Inmarsatships , Energy Re-
sources: Hughes Network Systems and Viasat [5].
Defense Government: Orbital Sciences Corporation, L3Harris Technologies and Aviation: Pana-
sonic Avionics, Global Eagle Entertainment [5].
Starlink: Elon Musk’s venture and Cobham SATCOM [5].

References
[1] GeeksforGeeks, “Vsat (very small aperture terminal) - geeksforgeeks,” 2022. Accessed Nov
21, 2023.
[2] J. Everett, VSATs: very small aperture terminals. No. 28, Iet, 1992.
[3] J. Wilk-Jakubowski, “A review on information systems engineering using vsat networks
and their development directions,” Yugoslav Journal of Operations Research, vol. 31, no. 3,
pp. 409–428, 2021.
[4] D. Pace, “Very small aperture terminals,” Communication Technology Update, p. 283, 1994.
[5] SpaceNews, “Vsat companies turning to new technology,” SpaceNews, 2023.

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