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Journal Of Network security

Satellite Communication Challenges & Threats

  1. Fatma Abdulqadir Karkouri
  2. Mabrouka Mohammed Algherinai Algherinai

Abstract

This paper describes the issues that arise when using satellites for transmission of data from the earth station to the outer space and from the extra-terrestrial back to the earth. Satellite communications standout amongst the most prominent cutting edge communication innovation for regional, terrestrial or worldwide information dissemination.In contemporary times where navigation & positioning, weather forecasting, digital video broadcasting (DVB), and broadband internet services, to mention a few are obtainable, and not forgetting multicast protocols and how their implementation depends on the satellite communications platform. However, security issues due to limitations such as high bit error rate power control, node distance, high link large round trip times, and link availability, and the most worrisome- activities of hackers over the link have been of utmost concern to authorities and private owners of satellites. Several issues affecting satellites over the link were discussed and subsequently,survey on the prevailing issues and solutions were dealt with.

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