Adaptive Coding and Modulation-enabled satellite triple play over DVB-S2 (Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite - Second Generation): a techno-economic study

• Published in: International journal of satellite communications and networking 2012-05, Vol.30 (3), p.99-112
• Main Authors: Anastasiadou, N., Gardikis, G., Nikiforiadis, A., Pangalos, S.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Adaptive Coding and Modulation; DVB-S2; satellite triple play
• ISSN: 1542-0973; 1542-0981
• DOI: 10.1002/sat.1000

SUMMARY This article looks at the techno‐economic perspectives of the use of DVB‐S2 (Digital Video Broadcasting ‐ Satellite ‐ Second Generation) and its unique feature, Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) in the provision of satellite triple play. For this study, current market economic data were used, in conjunction with technical results derived within the European Union‐funded IST IMOSAN project. IMOSAN (Integrated Multi‐Layer Optimisation in DVB‐S2 Satellite Networks) succeeded in realising the provision of satellite triple play over an interactive DVB‐S2/DVB‐RCS (Return Channel via Satellite) platform. The ACM feature of DVB‐S2 was exploited, yielding increased spectrum efficiency and thus decreasing service cost. One‐user‐per‐terminal scenarios are examined, as well as terrestrial redistribution of satellite services to a group of users via WiMAX. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. This article looks at the techno‐economic perspectives of the use of DVB‐S2 and its adaptive coding and modulation feature in the provision of satellite triple play. For this study, current market economic data were used, in conjunction with technical results derived within the EU IMOSAN project. One‐user‐per‐terminal scenarios are examined, as well as terrestrial redistribution of satellite services to a group of users via WiMAX.