Geostationary (GEO) satellites provide reliable, long-range connectivity for marine vessels by staying fixed over the same spot on Earth. However, the distance from Earth leads to higher latency compared to LEO or MEO satellites. Despite this, GEO-based VSAT systems have a wide coverage area and are cost-effective for many maritime users. For missions requiring more […]
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VSAT latency refers to the delay in data transmission caused by the distance signals travel to and from satellites, typically geostationary ones. Marine VSAT systems usually have a latency of 600-800 milliseconds. While sufficient for basic browsing, email, and some VoIP, it can affect real-time applications like gaming or video conferencing. New low-earth orbit (LEO) […]