Marine VSAT
Marine VSAT
Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), is a two-way satellite ground station or a stabilized maritime VSAT antenna with a dish antenna that is smaller than 3 meters. Typically, marine VSAT systems consist of a small satellite antenna and transceiver enclosed in a protective dome cover. It is installed as an Above Deck Unit meaning it’s situated outside on the ship. It works with a Below Deck Unit that is placed inside, which manages the external antenna and broadcasts the satellite signal to connected devices in and around the vessel.
Key Features
- A stabilized marine VSAT antenna typically has a circular antenna (often concealed within a dome) that is 2.4 meters or smaller in diameter.
- Marine VSAT integrates business operations continuing back on land with the vessels out at sea.
- These systems can facilitate onboard VPN networks for entire fleets for increased connectivity to information and people through file sharing, email, instant messaging, VoIP, and entertainment content access.