Table of Contents

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Foreword
1 Scope
2 References
   2.1 Normative references
   2.2 Informative references
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations
   3.1 Definitions
   3.2 Symbols
   3.3 Abbreviations
4 Reference models for satellite interactive networks in DVB
   4.1 Protocol stack model
   4.2 System model
   4.3 Reference model of the Satellite Interactive Network
   4.4 Dynamic connectivity
5 Forward link
   5.1 Spectrum spreading in the forward link (Mobile Opt)
6 Return link base-band physical layer specification and
   multiple access definition
   6.1 RCST synchronization
   6.2 Burst format
   6.3 Randomization for energy dispersal
   6.4 Coding
   6.5 Modulation
   6.6 MAC messages
   6.7 Multiple access
   6.8 Capacity request categories
7 Synchronization procedures
   7.1 Overall events sequencing
   7.2 Initial synchronization procedure
   7.3 Logon procedure
   7.3a Logon in the presence of a large timing uncertainty
        (Mobile Req)
   7.4 Coarse synchronization procedure (optional)
   7.5 Fine synchronization procedure (optional)
   7.6 Synchronization maintenance procedure
   7.7 Logoff procedure
8 Control and management
   8.1 Protocol stack
   8.2 RCST addressing
   8.3 Forward link signalling
   8.4 Return link signalling
   8.5 Coding of SI for forward link signalling
   8.6 Mobility management (Mobile Req)
   8.7 Interference avoidance for mobile terminals (Mobile Req)
9 Security, identity, encryption
   9.1 Authentication
   9.2 Forward link
   9.3 Return link
   9.4 Security (optional)
   9.5 Transport of security messages (optional)
10 Continuous carrier operation (Mobile Opt)
   10.1 Modes of operation
   10.2 Forward link
   10.3 RCST synchronisation
   10.4 Return link
Annex A (informative): Compliance table
Annex B (informative): Bibliography
Annex C (normative): Channel coding for very short frames
      C.1 BCH encoding
      C.2 LDPC encoding
History

Abstract

Provides the specification for the provision of the interaction channel for GEO satellite interactive networks with fixed Return Channel Satellite Terminals (RCST).

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	European Telecommunications Standards Institute
Pages
ISBN
Committee	BROADCAST