{"id":13688,"date":"2014-10-01T23:34:01","date_gmt":"2014-10-01T23:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/satellite-communications\/"},"modified":"2016-12-21T15:34:45","modified_gmt":"2016-12-21T15:34:45","slug":"satellite-communications","status":"publish","type":"definition","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/30439\/satellite-communications","title":{"rendered":"Satellite Communications"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span id=\"what_does_satellite_communications_mean\">What Does Satellite Communications Mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Satellite communications is the use of satellite technology in the field of communications. The services provided by satellite communications are voice and video calling, internet, fax, television and radio channels.\n<\/p>\n<p>Satellite communications can provide communication capabilities spanning long distances and can operate under circumstances or conditions which are inoperable for other forms of communication.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"techopedia_explains_satellite_communications\">Techopedia Explains Satellite Communications<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Features of satellite communications:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Satellites used in satellite communications are usually in geostationary orbit. Some of them are placed in highly elliptical orbits.\n<\/li>\n<li>Satellite communications can provide global availability. It can not only land masses but also maritime areas as well. Large distances can thus be covered quiet easily.\n<\/li>\n<li>One of the main advantages provided by satellite communication is the superior reliability unlike other forms of communication. It does not need terrestrial infrastructure for operation.\n<\/li>\n<li>Satellite communication could provide superior performance as uniformity and speed are much more pronounced than other forms of communication.\n<\/li>\n<li>Scalability is higher in case of satellite communications.\n<\/li>\n<li>Deployment cost is higher than most forms of communications in case of satellite communications.\n<\/li>\n<li>As it is less vulnerable than other forms of communication, it is highly used in defense departments.\n<\/li>\n<li>Satellite communications also provide weather information.\n<\/li>\n<li>It can be helpful during times of disasters as the services rarely fail.\n<\/li>\n<li>High amount of data can be transmitted with the help of satellites.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Communication satellite comprises of a transponder, antenna, communication payload, switching systems, command, and control system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Does Satellite Communications Mean? 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