Information Systems Engineering Using VSAT Networks

INFORMATION SYSTEMS ENGINEERING...

Abstract

Modern satellite systems using VSAT networks can be used not only to provide satellite radio and television broadcasting, but also for other purposes, such as access to the Internet using a two-way link. For this objective it has become necessary to develop appropriate standards and data transmission techniques. An unquestionable advantage of satellite systems is reception range, which translates into possibility of building networks in almost any place on Earth. Depending on the application, such networks can use many topologies. The aim of the article is to review distributed information in this area, with particular emphasis on the collections available in the IEEE Xplore digital library, as well as to determine the directions of development of next generation VSAT networks.