VSAT stands for "Very Small
Aperture Terminal;" it refers to receive/transmit terminals,
installed at dispersed sites and connecting to a central hub via
satellite using small diameter antenna dishes (0.6 to 3.8 meter).
I find this very tough compared to WiMAX, WiFi and LAN. Especially when it comes to aligning it to the corresponding satellite.I have done the KU-Band and C-band. mostly KU-band
KU-Band
Oh that is just me working on the Ku-band.
Downlink: 11.7 – 12.2 GHz
Uplink: 14.0 – 14.5 GHz
Advantages:
- No interference from microwave links and other technologies
- Operates with a smaller satellite dish (diameters from 0.9m) -> cheaper and more easy installation
- Needs less power -> cheaper RF unit
Disadvantages:
- More expensive capacity
- Sensitive to heavy rain fade (significant attenuation of the signal) / possibly can be managed by appropriate dish size or transmitter power.
Me again working on the alignment of C-Band.
Downlink: 3.7 – 4.2 GHz
Uplink: 5.9 – 6.4 GHz
Advantages:
- Less disturbance from heavy rain fade
- Cheaper Bandwith
Disadvantages:
- Needs a larger satellite dish (diameters of minimum 2-3m)
- Powerful (=expensive) RF unit
- More expensive hardware
- Possible Interference from microwave links
trying to see what is inside that hub
Can you spot a girl there?