IP over DVB - S

This paper presents the DVB-S satellite network infrastructure that achieves the broadcast of cultural events in real time through a satellite network, in the Hellenic area. In addition, the realization and usage of such a satellite network infrastructure is described, as well as how the interconnection of remote parts within the country is feasible. Hence, this paper distinguishes not only the usage of a digital satellite network platform for the provision of television programs but also as a Pan-Hellenic coverage network infrastructure. The satellite network comprises one transmission base station, one mobile transmission station and minimum ten pilot receiver stations as well as the satellite itself. Finally, the real time broadcast of cultural events is achieved using four synchronous alternative means of video broadcasting, which are divided into real time and non real time and will be discussed in detail throughout the paper.