Practical communication system Chapter 4 4.4.8 Applications of satellite communications 449 4410 Some of the applications of satellite communications are: ai) (id) ii) (iv) &) (vi) (wii) (iii) (ix) (x) Digital audio broadcasting Television distribution Serving remote areas Point-to-multipoint communications Remote monitoring and control Vehicle tracking Mobile communications Maritime and air navigation. Video teleconferencing Defence communications. Advantages of satellite system Advantages of a satellite system include: peo eID Tt can access to wide geographical area. Wide bandwidth High reliability Distance insensitive cost. Independent of terrestrial infrastructure Rapid installation, and low cost per added site Uniform service characteristics Singfe provider Disadvantages of satellite system Disadvantages of a satellite system include: 1. 2 3. High initial cost It has propagation delay Regulatory licencing requirement and limited orbital parking slots. 116