Space Regulatory Glossary Spectrum

Ku-band

/keɪ juː bænd/ noun

1. A radio frequency band spanning approximately 12 to 18 GHz, commonly used for direct broadcast satellite television, VSAT networks, and maritime communications.
2. Ku-band offers a balance between data capacity and rain fade resilience and is one of the most widely deployed satellite communication bands globally.

Related terms

Ka-band A radio frequency band spanning approximately 26.5 to 40 GHz, widely used for high-throughput satellite broadband. spectrum coordination The process by which satellite operators negotiate with existing spectrum users to avoid harmful radio frequency…

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