Heights Networking Platform
What is a Smallsat Anyway?
This paper examines the history of Smallsats, different available platforms, typical applications, launch vehicles and future deployments.
Benefits of Header & Payload Compression in 2G, 3G and & 4G Networks
Each mobile standard has its own nuances and the traffic mix is different in all networks, so there is no single answer as to how much bandwidth can be saved. This paper looks at each standard and examines how our header and payload compression can provide benefits to reduce the amount of data sent over a satellite link.
Heights Dynamic Network Access (H-DNA)
This paper overviews an evolutionary and dynamic network access technology designed for the Heights Networking Platform’s return links.
Elevate Your Services
This white paper summarizes key market challenges combined with an overview of existing solutions and their drawbacks. It then focuses on how the Heights platform can help you face future challenges and overcome today’s obstacles so you can elevate your services to rise above market demands, surpass competition and future-proof your business.
Advanced VSAT Solutions
Advanced VSAT Solutions Bridge Point-to-Multipoint
This white paper is an overview of the Advanced VSAT Bridge Point-to-Multipoint (BPM) mode. The intent of the Advanced VSAT BPM feature is to make the Advanced VSAT Solutions appear as a “Sky Ethernet Switch,” which greatly simplifies network deployment.
Satellite Modems
What is a Smallsat Anyway?
This paper examines the history of Smallsats, different available platforms, typical applications, launch vehicles and future deployments.
Benefits of Header & Payload Compression in 2G, 3G and & 4G Networks
Each mobile standard has its own nuances and the traffic mix is different in all networks, so there is no single answer as to how much bandwidth can be saved. This paper looks at each standard and examines how our header and payload compression can provide benefits to reduce the amount of data sent over a satellite link.
SLM-5650B and SLM-5650C Low Power Spectral Density Application
A description of the L-PSD applications in the SLM-5650B & SLM-5650C Satellite Modems
SLM-5650B and SLM-5650C – Overhead
A description of the possible sources of overhead in the SLM-5650B and SLM-5650C Satellite Modems including numerical calculations of percent overhead and symbol rate given programmed bit rate.
SLM-5650B Bridged Point-to-Multipoint
A technical description of the implementation of hub-spoke networks with transparent Layer 2 bridged Ethernet connectivity using SLM-5650B Satellite Modems.
SLM-5650B and SLM-5650C Spread Spectrum
A description of the Spread Spectrum option in the SLM-5650B & SLM-5650C Satellite Modems, including available options, performance and potential applications.
Advantage of Using Dynamic Predistortion with the CDM-760
This paper summarizes Dynamic Predistortion and the significant savings in operational expenses and/or enhanced performance it can provide.
Symbol Rate Calculation for the DMD2050E Satellite Modem
This white paper discusses the STANAG 4486 Edition 3 turbo FEC framing structure, and provides equations to calculate the symbol rate given the relevant configuration parameters when operating in turbo FEC modes.
Network Infrastructure Restoral
An overview of the considerations, complexities, costs and a system level approach for deploying multi-site network infrastructure restoral.
Overhead and Symbol Rate Calculations for the SLM-5650A
This white paper provides a description of the possible sources of overhead in the SLM-5650A Satellite Modem including numerical calculations of percent overhead and symbol rate given programmed bit rate.
Carrier ID Using MetaCarrier® Technology
The satellite industry is addressing the problem of interference with the Carrier ID concept. It is a small, unique identifier for the carrier and a Carrier ID would be on every carrier transmitted to any satellite. We have developed a technology called MetaCarrier™ that is used to embed and detect Carrier ID on video and data satellite carriers.
CDM-625 IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) Performance
Discusses the CDM-625 Advanced Satellite Modem’s hardware support for PTP, which significantly improves the synchronization accuracy when backhauling over satellite.
Automatic Carrier-in-Carrier Power Control (ACPC)
A technical description of Automatic Carrier-in-Carrier Power Control (ACPC) and its ability to increase effective link margin and availability in a Carrier-in-Carrier link.
Bridged Point-to-Multipoint: Layer 2 Connectivity in a Hub-Spoke Satellite Network
A technical description of the implementation of hub-spoke networks with transparent Layer 2 bridged Ethernet connectivity using SLM-5650A Satellite Modems.
Alternating 1,0 Test Modes in the CDM-625 Advanced Satellite Modem
Describes the Alternating 1,0 test mode of the CDM-625 Satellite Modem, and explains its uses and applicability, with particular reference to QPSK and OQPSK operation.
Methods to Increase Throughput for Point-to-Point Links
A financial & technical analysis comparing conventional point-to-point satellite circuits with circuits that employ Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM), DoubleTalk® Carrier-in-Carrier® technology (CnC), and combinations of ACM and CnC.
Optimizing Satellite Communications Using DoubleTalk® Carrier-in-Carrier® & the CDM-625 Advanced Satellite Modem
Presents the advantages of using DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier in conjunction with the CDM-625 Advanced Satellite Modem to achieve unprecedented savings.
Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) in the CDM-625 Advanced Satellite Modem
Discusses the significant new feature of adaptive coding and modulation (ACM) in the CDM-625
Time to Retire Some Misconceptions
Presents the myths surrounding SCPC equipment.
Migration from DVB-S to DVB-S2 and Related Efficiencies
Provides information on the advantages of migrating from DVB-S to DVB-S2, and the advantages of VCM over CCM.
Enhanced Interface (EEI) for the DMD20, DMD50, DMD2050 & MD2401
Explains how the Enhanced Ethernet Interface makes connecting LANs via satellite easy to do.
Efficient Drop & Insert
Overviews Efficient Drop and Insert that provides “Open Network” like functionality with minimal overhead.
DVB-S2 and the Radyne DM240
Explains the implementation of DVB-S2 in the DM240 Modulator.
DMD20 Satellite Control Channel (SCC)
Explains how the DMD20 SCC format uses a variable overhead rate to transmit an asynchronous data channel in addition to the normal data channel.
DM240XR AutoEQ: Group Delay Equalizer
Explains the implementation of AutoEQ™ in the DM240XR.
CDM-700 64-QAM Evaluation
Provides an evaluation of the dual and single carrier testing of 155.52 Mbps carriers over a 72 MHz satellite transponder using CDM-700 modems operating with 64-QAM and 7/8 Turbo Coding.
SkyWire™
SkyWire Quality of Service
Discusses how SkyWire provides Quality of Service (QoS) functionality.
SkyWire SNG Solutions
Presents how the SkyWire platform can be used with an SNG, mobile or fly-away fleet of news gathering products.
Stampede FX-Series
Ensuring Quality of Experience for LTE Subscribers over Satellite
This new white paper summarizes how our solutions improve LTE’s performance over satellite by addressing the compounded effect of high delay on the Internet Protocol (IP) Transport Control Protocol (TCP) and the increasing complexity of modern websites.
How ISPs Can Maximize IP-Based Satellite Bandwidth
The most important aspect of acquiring the appropriate WAN optimization solution is finding one that is flexible, supports a hybrid deployment model and delivers the optimum bandwidth efficiencies and network performance to meet ISP requirements.
The FX Series Accelerates Satellite Links to Support More Traffic & Improve Response Times
Discusses how WAN acceleration in the FX Series significantly lowers costs associated with satellite link connectivity, saving money by making the optimum use of existing bandwidth to support more users and applications.
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DoubleTalk® is a Registered Trademark of Raytheon Applied Signal Technology
MetaCarrier® is a Registered Trademark of Comtech EF Data