Features of VSAT
Brings land-based broadband communications environment to onboard vessels.
Selectable communication rates for its data communications according to various needs onboard:
- Service providing best effort delivery of up to 1 Mbps downlink.
- Fixed flat rate according to the selected bandwidth.
Provides broadband communication that can be utilized for a wide variety of applications for both operational and social purposes.
VPN networking, Internet (web browsing, e-mailing), VoIP, Video Store and Forward, high quality live video transmission, two-way videoconferencing, onboard monitoring, chart updates, remote ship management system, etc.*
*Please note that some of these applications listed will be available in the future. Also, certain network devices must be arranged locally, in order for you to make use of some of the applications.
Allows for unlimited connection through flat communication rate, depending solely on bandwidth.
You will no longer need to worry about the communication bill, for no matter how extensive your broadband connection is utilized, the communication costs remain the same, depending on the service plan you select.
Ku-band GEO Satellite system
Hundreds of Ku-band GEO (Geostationary Earth bit) Satellites are located 2-3 degrees apart at altitude of 35,680 km to supplement the VSAT's limited coverage delivered by regional footprints of each of Ku-band satellites. The effort is currently underway to facilitate seamless switch-over from footprint of one satellite to another in order to deliver the Ku-band availability that embraces the major shipping lanes around the world.
