LEO Leap of Faith
To deny the risks, give in to the hype and excitement of LEOs, and believe that “if you build it, they will come”, is not charting a clear, strategic path to success, but making a leap of faith.
NSR Report Assesses Viability for Satellite Constellations Worldwide
CAPEX, Technical, Competition and Regulatory Hurdles are Analyzed Against Potential Demand for the Oncoming Wave of Non-GEO Constellations
FPAs: Moving Parts Still Have the Upper Hand
Even as investment and excitement for Electronically-steered antennas (ESAs) continue to grow, it is vital to understand where & why MSAs will dominate.
Satcom Future Hinges on Electronically-Steered FPAs
When the term “flat panel antenna” (FPA) is mentioned, most envision a completely flat, non-moving piece of communications technology. These systems, specifically electronically-steered antennas (ESAs), capable of faster tracking and pointing than parabolic ones, are seen as an impending necessity for satcom, especially given the soon-to-be full skies of LEO constellations. Interest and development in.
FPAs: From a Niche to a Necessity
For years, the emerging nature of FPA technology has long maintained price and performance as the main market obstacles. Compared with parabolic systems, flat panel antennas were not seen as viable, except in environments requiring a low-profile solution.