Article Title

It is time to use the Ku-band in Indonesia

Authors

Prima Setiyanto WidodoFollow

Abstract

Satellite Communications Systems are infrastructures that can be used for broadband multimedia applications. In the communication satellite field, the C-band (4-6 GHz) frequencies have been used since the beginning and are now saturated. The Ku-band (11-18 GHz) has been used also for communication satellite systems, because with this frequency a bigger bandwidth can be applied. The Ku-band has other advantages, such as avoidance of interference with terrestrial microwave systems that often use the C-band frequency. However, for Indonesia, the use of the Ku-band needs a thorough examination because frequencies above 10 GHz are vulnerable to rain, especially heavy rain that often occurs in Indonesia. This article examines the possibility of using the Ku-band for satellite communication systems in Indonesia.

Recommended Citation

Widodo, Prima Setiyanto (2021) "It is time to use the Ku-band in Indonesia," Online Journal of Space Communication: Vol. 4: Iss. 8, Article 17.
Available at: https://ohioopen.library.ohio.edu/spacejournal/vol4/iss8/17