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When you look for a satellite service it is important to find out exactly what kind of satellite service you are looking for. There is a variety of satellite services, and it is wise to know the meaning of each satellite service:
Satellite Downlink Service - as a satellite is an object floating up in space, the transmission needs to be sent down to earth the process is called Downlink. The transmission Is sent down to a ground station or receiver which receives the transmission and processes it.
Satellite Uplink Service - the uplink service is similar to the satellite downlink service, but as it sounds the transmission goes upward from the ground station to the satellite.
There are three kinds of frequency bands used for uplink & downlink satellite services, C bank, Ku band and Ka band. The most popular frequency is C band.
Satellite uplink service and satellite downlink service are acquired mainly by television stations and telecommunication companies.
Satellite turnaround service - usually the transmission isn't a direct one and it needs to be directed to the next destination. As the transmission travels in straight lines it needs to be turns around. Hence, the satellite turnaround service. There are 2 kinds of satellite turnaround service, permanent satellite turnaround service and occasional use satellite turnaround service. Satellite turnaround services are used mainly by television stations broadcasting globally.
Satellite SNG Service - SNG stands for Satellite News Gathering. SNG units are mobile broadcasting units which are used by TV stations for broadcasting from the field it is used for live events, news events, sports and entertainment, etc.
Satellite Engineering Service - satellites are technical, and there is a need for professional technical staff to take care of the dishes, stations and all the other units. The satellite engineers take care of all the technical aspects.
Satellite monitoring service - imagine huge control rooms filled with screens, each screen showing a different feed, a different channel, a different event. That is satellite monitoring service which allows anyone to follow any event or occurrence around the world.
Satellite Transmission Delay service - each country has its own time zone, there are countries with a few time zones. The satellite transmission delay service delays the transmission in order to suit it to the correct time zone of the target.
Each Satellite service provides an added value to the consumer. Each company should choose the package of satellite services which suits its needs. Some satellite companies add film and TV production services to complete a fool package.
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