Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Henkle, Thomas Grove III
URN	etd-09082012-040151
Title	Performance characteristics of a multiple use Ku-band satellite network
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Electrical Engineering
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Pratt, Timothy J. Committee Co-Chair Stutzman, Warren L. Committee Co-Chair Rappaport, Theodore S. Committee Member
Keywords	Artificial satellites in telecommunication
Date of Defense	1989-05-05
Availability	restricted
Abstract Construction of a Ku-band earth station was completed in August 1989 at the teleport in the Corporate Research Center of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. At that time specific applications for the terminal were being determined. Several satellite networks which can use the Ku-band earth station are explored in this thesis. System level designs are presented for each network. The anticipated performance of the network during clear sky conditions and during periods of rain fade conditions are calculated. To aid in these calculations the software package LAMP was developed. detailed system design of a VSAT network is given in later chapters. The development of VSAT networks considers multiple access and data traffic control protocols. VSAT network performance under various traffic conditions also is determined.
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