Title :
VSAT networks: architectures, protocols, and management
Author :
Chitre, Dattakumar M. ; McCoskey, John S.
Author_Institution :
COMSAT Lab., Clarksburg, MD, USA
fDate :
7/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
VSAT (very-small-aperture terminal) satellite networks, are discussed, focusing on a particular network called STARCOM. The STARCOM system architecture is presented. A multiple-access protocol developed specifically for the STARCOM system is described and its performance is examined. The management capabilities of the STARCOM system are considered in detail.<>
Keywords :
protocols; satellite relay systems; STARCOM; VSAT networks; architectures; management; multiple-access; protocols; satellite networks; very-small-aperture terminal; Artificial satellites; Bandwidth; Data communication; Demodulation; Forward error correction; Frequency; Network interfaces; Network topology; Protocols; Satellite communication;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
