OPNET’s satellite communication capabilities are used in the design, planning, and operations of NASA programs, military communications and for commercial services ranging from VSAT's, GEO, Big-LEO, video broadcast, and broadband data services. OPNET provides the capability to model and simulate satellite equipment and architectures, including ground stations, orbits, complex antenna patterns, transponder characteristics, and signal propagation effects. OPNET software optimizes operational systems with efficient use of orbital assets allowing customers to adapt rapidly to dynamic traffic conditions. On-board switching and routing behavior can also be represented in satellite models, as well as representing dynamic bandwidth resource allocation, dynamic coding and modulation, and demand assigned multiple access (DAMA). Satellite capabilities include:
- Amplifier bandwidth, gain, noise figure
- 9 standard antenna vendor models with pattern viewer and editor
- Antenna conversion from 2D definitions to 3D
- Antenna APIs for complex antenna patterns
- Channel characteristics include bandwidth, data rate, frequency, unlimited partitions, signal power and spreading code
- 19 standard modulation schemes with editor for further customization
- 6 degree orbital specification and easy trajectory viewing
- Full STK integration for orbital data
- Customization of satellite phase and start/stop time
Suggested Product List:
- Modeler Wireless Suite
- Modeler Wireless Suite for Defense