Glossary

Broadcasting

means distribution of audio and/or video signals which transmit television programs to the viewers.

A broadcasting program (schedule)

is television or radio programs management on the basis of a daily, weekly or seasonal time schedule.

C-Band

is the name of the electromagnetic spectrum definite parts, as well as a number of optical waves used for communication. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE): frequency band C and its variations in particular are the super-high frequency band used for satellite television broadcasting, by some Wi-Fi devices, wireless phones and meteorological radars. Low frequencies of C-Band are more suitable for a satellite communication in different weather conditions than KA or KU-Band.

Consulting

is a service of a professional consultant in various spheres, such as bookkeeping, marketing, economics, finance, public relations, law, technology, human resources, engineering, communications, sound systems, radio and/or radio station operating, etc.

Compression

means data size reduction with a view to the space or time saving during a transmission. In terms of data communication or source encoding the compression means the process of information encoding using fewer bits. Compression can be used directly to the content or the entire data module.

Digital platforms

provide audio, video or data transmission in the real time or delayed mode in many networks, such as cable, satellite, terrestrial digital broadcasting and broadband networks.

Signal distribution network

is the whole network of distributing intermediate links from a content provider to a customer.

Satellite-Earth link

is a link between a satellite and one or several earth stations or receivers.

Encoding

means the encoding of information in such a way that it can be transmitted securely from a party having no access.

Packaged solution

means products or services which can be used by a customer without any additional actions because the provider has done its work completely.

Flyaway System

in the sphere of satellite broadcasting means a comprehensive compact and mobile satellite communication solution providing uninterrupted data, image and video transmission. This service is suitable for a data delivery to any point in a few minutes.

HDTV

is a digital television broadcasting system with a more high definition than traditional broadcasting systems.

The Internet provider

is a company providing its clients with the Internet access.

Ka-Band

includes frequencies in the band of 26,5-40 GHz. Ka-Band is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum super-high frequency K-Band. The identification refers to a spectrum which is higher than K-Band. The so called band of 30/20 GHz is used for communication satellites, Earth-satellite links in bands of 27,5 and 31 GHz, short-range target radars with high definition placed on boards of military airplanes.

Ku-Band

means the broadcast of a program at the same time as it is being made.

Monitoring service

means following the issues of interest and receiving updated information over the necessary events online. Satellite monitoring service: imagine huge supervisory control centers with a great number of screens showing different materials, channels, and events. This is satellite monitoring service which allows any person follow any event in the world.

Pay per view

is a system which allows viewers choose events which they want to see and pay for a private TV broadcast of this event to their houses. A broadcasting company broadcasts the event simultaneously for everyone who ordered it.

Playout

is a term which means radio or television broadcasting from broadcasting companies to the networks which provide them to viewers.

A Point of presence

is an access point to the Internet. This is a place where communication services are provided to customers.

Prime time

is a telecast block being broadcast in the middle of the evening. The prime time is often defined as a period from 7 till 10 in the evening.