VSAT (very small aperture terminal) is a two way satellite ground or stabilized maritime VSAT antenna with a dish antenna.
VSAT are used to transmit broadband data to provide stable and reliable internet access to remote locations where IP communications seemed impossible.
Components of VSAT system:
- Ground based electronic equipment:
- VSAT dish.
- VSAT indoor modem.
- teleport.
- Network operation center (NOC).
- Satellite equipment:
- Satellite.
- Transponder space segment (communication channels on satellite that receive and transmit data ).
- Internet backbone (Routers).