SkyVision Boosts Inclined Orbit Throughput
SkyVision has implemented Newtec's solution for use on a high speed IP point-to-point link on an inclined orbit satellite between Kenya and Austria.
SkyVision, provider of turnkey broadband Internet solutions, has implemented Newtec's solution for use on a high speed IP point-to-point link on an inclined orbit satellite between Kenya and Austria. The activation of SkyVision's point-to-point link between its teleport in Kenya and its main teleport in Austria uses an inclined orbit satellite. In order to follow the position of the inclined orbit satellite, SkyVision needs to use tracking on outbound and inbound antennas.
The Newtec solution, that enables the usage of higher modulation schemes and lower error correction, results in an average data throughput of 74 Mbps, an 85 % improvement on performance from the previous system, and with peak-throughput speeds of 95 Mbps or 137 % during the best link conditions.
Mark Gazit President and CEO at SkyVision said: "Over the past eight years SkyVision has acquired a vast knowledge and experience with inclined orbit satellite solutions, allowing us to improve our services by collaborating with leading equipment manufacturers such as Newtec. Our partnership with Newtec has enabled better utilization of our space segment and significantly enhanced bit/hertz performance."
Newtec CEO Serge Van Herck said: "We are extremely happy that such a well respected service provider as SkyVision has recognised the benefits available from FlexACM. Not only does it compensate for rain fade or other link degradations, but also works effectively with satellites in inclined orbits, a property that was vital to SkyVision."