Turksat Teleport Project Achieves Geographic Redundancy for Uninterrupted Broadcasting
Client: Türksat | Location: Turkey
Challenge: To design and deploy a geographically redundant teleport system ensuring uninterrupted satellite broadcasting and data transmission during emergencies, disasters, or extreme weather conditions.
Solution: A fully redundant ground station system integrating multi-band antennas, high-power amplifiers, advanced modulators, RF-over-fiber technology, and intelligent monitoring systems.
Key Technologies: Kratos multi-band antennas, CPI/Advantech amplifiers, Enensys modulators, ETL System RF-over-fiber, Evertz IRDs.
The Challenge: Ensuring Broadcast Continuity for National Critical Infrastructure
Türksat, Turkey’s primary satellite communications operator, required a resilient teleport system with geographic redundancy to guarantee uninterrupted broadcasting and data services—especially during emergencies, natural disasters, or technical failures. The system needed to support multiple frequency bands, ensure high signal availability, and integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure while adhering to stringent performance and reliability standards.
The PALS Solution: Redundancy Through Advanced Technology and System Integration
PALS delivered a turnkey teleport system featuring cutting-edge hardware and software solutions designed for maximum uptime and operational flexibility.
- Multi-Band Antenna Systems:
- Two 7.6m Kratos antennas operating in Ku and DBS bands provided transmit and receive capabilities with high gain and precision tracking.
- Four 2.4m Rx-only antennas enhanced signal reception diversity and redundancy.
- High-Power Amplification:
- CPI high-power amplifiers (HPAs) supported the DBS band downlink with exceptional reliability.
- Advantech solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs) delivered efficient and stable performance for the Ku-band uplink system.
- Signal Processing and Modulation:
- Twenty-four Enensys modulators ensured robust signal conditioning and adaptive modulation for optimal bandwidth utilization.
- Evertz integrated receiver decoders (IRDs) provided secure and reliable decoding for broadcast feeds.
- Fiber-Optic Signal Transport:
- An ETL System RF-over-fiber solution enabled long-distance, low-loss transmission of signals between critical nodes, enhancing system flexibility and redundancy.
- System-Wide Monitoring and Control:
- A centralized network management system allowed real-time monitoring, automated failover, and remote operation of all teleport components.
The Result: A Future-Proof Teleport with Unmatched Resilience
The project was delivered on time and within budget, providing Türksat with a fully redundant teleport system capable of maintaining continuous broadcast services under the most challenging conditions. Key achievements included:
- Geographic Redundancy: Dual-site architecture ensures service continuity even if one location is compromised.
- Multi-Band Operation: Support for Ku and DBS bands allows flexibility in service provision and future expansion.
- High Availability: System design exceeds 99.9% uptime requirements through hardware and path redundancy.
- Local and International Collaboration: The project leveraged PALS’ long-term partnerships with global technology leaders like Kratos, CPI, Advantech, Enensys, and Evertz, while also strengthening local manufacturing and integration capabilities.
This teleport system now serves as a critical asset for Türksat, supporting national security, public broadcasting, and commercial services with unmatched reliability.
