Innovations in Satellite Communications and Satellite Technology

Surveys key advances in commercial satellite communications
and what might be the implications and/or opportunities for
end-users and service providers in utilizing the latest
fast-evolving innovations in this field

This book explores the evolving technical options and
opportunities of satellite networks. Designed to be a
self-contained reference, the book includes background technical
material in an introductory chapter that will serve as a primer to
satellite communications. The text discusses advances in
modulation techniques, such as DBV-S2 extensions (DVS-S2X);
spotbeam-based geosynchronous and medium earth orbit High
Throughput Satellite (HTS) technologies and Internet applications;
enhanced mobility services with aeronautical and maritime
applications; Machine to Machine (M2M) satellite applications;
emerging ultra HD technologies; and electric propulsion. The
author surveys the latest innovations and service strategies
and the resulting implications, which involves:

• Discussing advances in modulation techniques and HTS spotbeam
  technologies

• Surveying emerging high speed aeronautical mobility services
  and maritime and other terrestrial mobility services

• Assessing M2M (machine-to-machine) applications, emerging Ultra
  HD video technologies and new space technology

Satellite communication is an integral part of the larger fields
of commercial, television/media, government, and military
communications, because of its multicast/broadcast capabilities,
mobility, reliability, and global reach. High Throughput
Satellites) are expected to revolutionize the field during this
decade, providing very high speed, yet cost-effective, Internet
access and connectivity anywhere in the world, in rural areas, in
the air, and at sea. M2M connectivity, enabled by satellite
communications, connects trucks on transcontinental trips, aircraft
in real-time-telemetry aggregation, and mercantile ships.

A comprehensive analysis of the new advances in satellite
communications, Innovations in Satellite Communications
Technology is a reference for telecommunications and
satellite providers and end-users, technology investors, logistic
professionals, and more.

Autorentext

DANIEL MINOLI has worked extensively in satellite, internet, video, and VoIP engineering, design, and implementations at SES, AT&T, Telcordia (Ericsson), and Bell Telephone Laboratories. He taught at Stevens Institute of Technology, NYU's Information Technology Institute, and at Rutgers University. Mr. Minoli has authored columns for ComputerWorld, NetworkWorld, and Network Computing magazines. He often serves as an Expert Witness in patent infringement/invalidity lawsuits. He is the author of more than ten Wiley publications.

Zusammenfassung
**Surveys key advances in commercial satellite communications and what might be the implications and/or opportunities for end-users and service providers in utilizing the latest fast-evolving innovations in this field

This book explores the evolving technical options and opportunities of satellite networks. Designed to be a self-contained reference, the book includes background technical material in an introductory chapter that will serve as a primer to satellite communications. The text discusses advances in modulation techniques, such as DBV-S2 extensions (DVS-S2X); spotbeam-based geosynchronous and medium earth orbit High Throughput Satellite (HTS) technologies and Internet applications; enhanced mobility services with aeronautical and maritime applications; Machine to Machine (M2M) satellite applications; emerging ultra HD technologies; and electric propulsion. The author surveys the latest innovations and service strategies and the resulting implications, which involves:

• Discussing advances in modulation techniques and HTS spotbeam technologies
• Surveying emerging high speed aeronautical mobility services and maritime and other terrestrial mobility services

• Assessing M2M (machine-to-machine) applications, emerging Ultra HD video technologies and new space technology
  Satellite communication is an integral part of the larger fields of commercial, television/media, government, and military communications, because of its multicast/broadcast capabilities, mobility, reliability, and global reach. High Throughput Satellites) are expected to revolutionize the field during this decade, providing very high speed, yet cost-effective, Internet access and connectivity anywhere in the world, in rural areas, in the air, and at sea. M2M connectivity, enabled by satellite communications, connects trucks on transcontinental trips, aircraft in real-time-telemetry aggregation, and mercantile ships.

  A comprehensive analysis of the new advances in satellite communications, Innovations in Satellite Communications Technology is a reference for telecommunications and satellite providers and end-users, technology investors, logistic professionals, and more.

Inhalt

Preface xi

Acknowledgments xiii

About the Author xv

1 Overview 1

1.1 Background 2

1.2 Industry Issues and Opportunities: Evolving Trends 6

1.2.1 Issues and Opportunities 6

1.2.2 Evolving Trends 9

1.3 Basic Satellite Primer 15

1.3.1 Satellite Orbits 15

1.3.2 Satellite Transmission Bands 22

1.3.3 Satellite Signal Regeneration 32

1.3.4 Satellite Communication Transmission Chain 34

1.4 Satellite Applications 38

1.5 Satellite Market View 42

1.6 Where is Fiber Optic Technology Going? 45

1.7 Innovation Needed 47

References 48

2 DVB-S2 Modulation Extensions and Other Advances 51

2.1 Part 1: A Review of Modulation and FEC Principles 52

2.1.1 *E*b/*N*o Concepts 52

2.1.2 FEC Basics 56

2.1.3 Filters and Roll-Off Factors 63

2.2 Part 2: DVB-S2 and DVB-S2 Extensions 71

2.2.1 DVB-S2 Modulation 71

2.2.2 DVB-S2 Extensions 77

2.3 Part 3: Other Ground-Side Advances 84

2.3.1 Carrier ID 84

2.3.2 Intelligent Inverse Multiplexing 87

2.3.3 Implications of H.265 Coding 91

References 93

3 High Throughput Satellites (HTS) and KA/KU Spot Beam Technologies 95

3.1 Overview 98

3.2 Multiple Access Schemes and Frequency Reuse 101

3.3 Spot Beam Approach 105

3.4 Frequency Colors 109

3.5 Frequency Bands of Operation 114

3.6 Losses and Rain Considerations 122

3.7 HTS Applications 124

3.8 Comparison Between Approaches 128

3.9 A View of KU-Based HTS Systems 131

3.10 HTS Design Considerations 134

3.11 Spot Beam Antenna Design Basics (Satellite Antenna) 135

3.11.1 Single Feed per Beam Antennas 138

3.11.2 Multiple Feeds per Beam Antennas 140

3.12 Examples of HTS 142

3.12.1 ViaSat-1 and -2 143

3.12.2 EchoStar 145

3.12.3 Eutelsat KA-SAT 147

3.12.4 Intelsat EPIC 149

3.12.5 Global Xpress 151

3.12.6 Other Traditional HTS 151

3.12.7 O3b 153

3.12.8 Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) 156

References 157

4 Aeronautical Mobility Services 161

4.1 Overview of the Mobility Environment 162

4.2 Aeronautical Systems 166

4.2.1 Market Opportunities 166

4.2.2 Technology Approaches to Aeronautical Connectivity 168

4.2.3 Aeronautical Antenna Technology and Regulatory Matters 175

4.2.4 Terminal Technology 178

4.2.5 A Specific Example of Antenna Engineering (ViaSat) 178

4.2.6 Beamforming and Ground-Based Beam Forming (GBBF) Systems 188

4.3 Technology Players and Approaches 192

4.3.1 Satellite Infrastructure Providers 192

4.3.2 Vertical Service Providers to Airlines 198

References 205

5 Maritime and Other Mobility Services 207

5.1 Approaches to Maritime Communication 207

5.2 Key Players 212

5.2.1 Inmarsat 212

5.2.2 ViaSat/KVH 212

5.2.3 Intelsat 213

5.2.4 O3b 213

5.3 Comms-On-The-Move Applications 216

5.4 HTS/Ka-Band Transportable Systems 217

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