| Broadcasting |
Broadcasting is the distribution of audio and/or video signals which transmits programmes to an audience |
| Broadcast programming (scheduling) |
Broadcast programming (scheduling) is the practice of organizing television or radio programmes in a daily, weekly, or season-long schedule |
| C band |
C band is a name given to certain portions of the electromagnetic spectrum, as well as a range of wavelengths of light, used for communications. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C band and its variations, in particular, are microwave ranges used for certain satellite television broadcasts, and by some Wi-Fi devices, cordless phones and weather radars. For satellite communications, the lower frequencies used by C band perform better under adverse weather conditions than the KU band or KA band frequencies |
| Cable distribution |
Cable distribution is a satellite TV technology that enables the delivery of broadcast programming to multiple users over a coaxial cable |
| Consulting service |
Consulting service is a service provided by a professional advisor from different areas of business such as accounting, marketing, economics, finance, public relations, low, technology, human resources, engineering, technology, communication, sound system, running a radio and/or TV station, etc. |
| Compression |
Compression is the reduction in size of data in order to save space or transmission time. For data transmission or source coding, it is the process of encoding information using fewer bits. Compression can be performed on just the data content or on the entire transmission unit |
| Digital platform |
Digital platforms allow real-time and/or delayed delivery of video, audio and/or data to multiple networks such as cable, satellite, digital terrestrial broadcasting and broadband |
| Distribution network |
Distribution network is entire chain of distribution intermediaries from a supplier to a consumer |
| Downlink |
Downlink is the link from a satellite down to one or more ground stations or receiver |
| Encryption |
Encryption means encoding information, so that it can be transmitted without being read by unauthorised parties |
| End-to-end turnkey |
End-to-end turnkey means products or services which can be implemented or utilized with no additional work required by a buyer, since the company which offers a service has done the whole job, from beginning to end |
| Fibre (fiber) optic lines |
Optical fibre is a glass or plastic cable that carries light along its length. This permits the transmission over longer distances and at higher bandwidths than any other form of communications. Fibre is used instead of metal wires because signals travel along them with less loss, and also making them immune to electromagnetic interference |
| Flyaway |
Flyaway in the satellite broadcasting industry means a comprehensive, compact and transportable satellite communications solution, providing the seamless transfer of data, images and videos. This is a service that is designed to be transported to anywhere within just a few minutes |
| Global distribution |
Global distribution in the satellite broadcasting industry means delivering of sound and/or video content worldwide |
| High-definition television (HDTV) |
High-definition television (HDTV) is a digital television broadcasting system with higher resolution than traditional television systems |
| ISP (Internet service provider) |
ISP (Internet service provider) is a company that offers its customers access to the Internet |
| Ka band |
Ka band covers the frequencies of 26.5-40GHz. The Ka band is part of the K microwave band of the electromagnetic spectrum. This symbol refers to "K-above" which means the band directly above the K band. The so-called 30/20 GHz band is used in communication satellites, uplink in either the 27.5 GHz and 31 GHz bands, and high-resolution, close-range targeting radars aboard military airplanes |
| Ku band |
Ku band is a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum in the microwave range of frequencies. This symbol refers to "K-under" which means the band directly below the K band. In radar applications, it ranges from 12 to 18 GHz according to the formal definition of radar frequency band nomenclature in The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard 521-2002 |
| Live transmission |
Live transmission means broadcasting programme at the same time it is actually happening |
| Monitoring services |
Monitoring services means closely observing TV channels of interest and obtaining on-line updates on desired events and occurrences. Satellite monitoring service - imagine huge control rooms filled with screens, each screen showing a different feed, a different channel, a different event. That is satellite monitoring service which allows anyone to follow any event or occurrence around the world |
| Network monitoring |
Network monitoring means the usage of a system that constantly monitors computer networks for slow or failing components |
| Occasional use |
Occasional use means using satellite broadcasting services just occasionally, depending on customer needs |
| On-air |
On-air means while being broadcasted |
| Outside broadcasting |
Outside broadcasting is the production of TV or radio programme that is happening somewhere outside (and not in a studio) |
| Pay-per-view (PPV) |
Pay-per-view (PPV) is the system by which a television audience can purchase events to view on TV and pay for the private telecast of that event to their homes. The broadcaster shows the event at the same time to everyone that ordered it |
| Playout |
Playout is a term for the transmission of radio or TV programmes from the broadcaster into networks that delivers them to the audience |
| Points-of-presence (POP) |
A Point-of-presence (POP) is an access point from one place to the rest of the Internet. It is a place where communications services are available to subscribers |
| Prime time (primetime) |
Prime time (primetime) is the block of programming on television during the middle of the evening. The prime time is often defined in terms from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm |
| Real-time distribution |
Real-time distribution is delivery of video and/or audio content to customers at the exact time of its happening and the exact time when a customer needs it |
| Satellite broadcasting |
Satellite broadcasting is the distribution of video or audio content over a satellite network |
| Satellite communications (SATCOM) |
Satellite communications (SATCOM) is an artificial satellite stationed in space for the purposes of telecommunications |
| Satellite coverage |
Satellite coverage is the area covered on earth by a satellite signal |
| Satellite news gathering (SNG) |
Satellite news gathering (SNG) is the use of mobile communications equipment for the purpose of worldwide newscasting. SNG units are mobile broadcasting units which are used by TV stations for broadcasting from the field and are used for live events, news, sports and entertainment etc |
| Satellite turnaround services |
Satellite turnaround service – usually transmission is not direct and needs to be directed to the next destination. As transmissions travel in straight lines, they need to be turned around to the end-destination. There are two kinds of satellite turnaround service: permanent and occasional use. Satellite turnaround services are used mainly by television stations broadcasting globally |
| Smart-card |
Smart card is any pocket-sized card with embedded integrated circuits which can process data |
| Streaming |
There are two ways to listen to or watch audio and video files. The first way is to download the file to your computer and watch the file after it resides there. Alternatively, to start a progressive, or streamed, download of the file, where the file is not downloaded to the computer permanently |
| Subscriber management system (SMS) |
Subscriber management system (SMS) is a combination of hardware and software as well as human activities that help organise and operate a company’s business. The SMS contains all customer relevant information and is responsible for keeping track of placed orders, credit limits, invoicing and payments, as well as the generation of reports and statistics |
| Teleport |
Teleport (telecommunications port) is a centralised location providing access to advanced bandwidth services via satellite ground stations |
| Transmission |
Transmission means broadcasting of electromagnetic waves from one location to another, as from a transmitter to a receiver.
Satellite transmission means sending and receiving data from and to satellite |
| Transmission delay |
Transmission delay is the amount of time required to push all content down the line. In other words, this is the delay caused by the data-rate of the link. Satellite Transmission Delay service relates to staggered broadcasting depending on the timezone in which the viewer is living – therefore allowing viewers to watch content at the same time in their respective countries and so enabling coordinated programme scheduling for the broadcaster |
| Uplink |
Uplink is the link from a ground station up to a satellite |
| Video-on-demand (VOD) |
Video-on-demand (VOD) systems allow users to select and watch/listen to video or audio content on demand at any time |
| 24/7 customer service |
24/7 customer service – services provided to customers 24 hour a day, seven days a week |
