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Learn about the new design of PNGARNet's satellite communication system for academic and research institutions. This implementation includes VSAT technology, geostationary orbit satellites, and the use of footprints, ground stations, hubs, and more. Discover how ASIASAT 4 and the Hong Kong hub play key roles in enhancing internet connectivity for universities and research centers.
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PNGARNet Satellite Communication for Universities and Research Institutes: A New Design Peggy Kegana DWU - PNGUpdate – 15th April 2008
PNGARNet Implementation - 2008 DWU IT Services
Geostationary Orbits • The speed and height of these satellites allow them to remain synchronised above a specific location on the earth at all times. • Time delays of about 0.5 sec are experienced in back and forth transmissions which can be a problem for time-critical applications
Transponder • Receiver tuned to uplink band • Frequency shifter to change frequency to downlink band • Power amplifier • Electric power from solar cells on flat panels
Hong Kong Teleport • Hong Kong as a central convergent point for the Internet • Convergence of submarine cables – see next slide • Only 2/3 hops to US and UK improving access to WWW • Oceanic Broadband Solutions to serve as ISP for PNGARNet
Colocated Server Farm at Hong Kong Hub (NOC or Data Centre) • Remote administration from DWU IT Services • Hardware maintained on-site • Hardware Redundancy • Clustering used to provide Load Balancing and Fault Tolerance
Internet Access from Hong Kong– Optical Fibre Submarine Cables