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Satellite Technology Overview
September 2004
PDF version (3.2 MB)
This document is intended to provide a brief description of satellite technology, satellite frequency bands, satellite network components, the advantages of satellite service, the different classes of service, the evolution of satellite technology, satellite performance enhancements, bandwidth efficiency techniques and community benefits of satellite technology.
This document has been developed in support of the Broadband Directorate's National Satellite Initiative program. The information provided in this document is general in nature, and is based on the knowledge and experience of both Industry Canada (IC) and the Information Technology Services Branch (ITSB) of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).
The information is intended to serve only as a guide when planning the construction of a broadband satellite system. Since satellite technologies are developing rapidly, readers should be aware that some of the information contained in this document will become outdated in time. Therefore, the onus is on the reader to assess and validate any differences between the information in this document and other sources.
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