ARABSAT 2.8 (12)

This application consolidates comprehensive information about Arabsat, including details on owned satellites, channel lineups, calculation tools, dish alignment assistance, sensor calibration guidance, news updates, office locations, and essential customer services in a centralized platform.

Arabsat is recognized as one of the leading satellite operators within the Middle East, Africa, and Europe regions. Its network supports over 700 television and radio channels, serving more than 80 countries. In addition to broadcasting services, Arabsat offers telecommunications connectivity solutions for mobile networks, fixed lines, IP services, and VSAT operators. The organization also facilitates VOIP and broadband service delivery.

The Arabsat satellite fleet comprises the following: ARABSAT-5A, ARABSAT-5C, ARABSAT-6A, BADR-4, BADR-5, BADR-6, and BADR-7.

Key Features include:

• Satellite Coverage Maps & Teleports
  • Access detailed coverage maps of Arabsat satellites.
  • Visualize multiple beam footprints and EIRP (Effective Isotropic Radiated Power) contours in graphical format.
  • Filter satellites and beams according to band type.
  • Review satellite positions alongside key technical parameters.
  • View teleport locations with associated technical data.
• Satellite Calculators
  • Look Angle Calculator: Determine azimuth, elevation, and tilt based on your dish’s location relative to a selected satellite. Results can be saved or directly used for dish alignment.
  • Sun Outage Calculator: Calculate potential spring/fall sun outage periods considering your dish’s position and target satellite. Save calculations for future reference.
  • Center of Box Calculator: Obtain information on key orbital points such as closest approach, ascending, and descending nodes. Results can be stored for later use.
• TV/Radio Channel Information: Explore comprehensive details on all channels broadcast via Arabsat satellites.
• Dish Alignment Assistance
  • Facilitates straightforward dish pointing to the selected Arabsat satellite.
  • Offers three alignment modes: Guide, Map, and Camera.
  • Provides color and sound alerts when proper alignment angles are achieved.
• Sensors Calibration
  • Presents essential technical data for accelerometers, gyroscopes, and compasses where available.
  • Guides through step-by-step calibration procedures for accelerometers and gyroscopes.
• News & Announcements: Stay informed with the latest updates, events, and organizational news about Arabsat.
• Alerts & Notifications: Enables users to receive timely alerts regarding sun outage events, key orbital points (center of box), and relevant news updates.
• Contact Support: Facilitates communication with Arabsat support through an integrated messaging service.
• Office Locations: Provides detailed information about Arabsat headquarters and regional offices.
• About Arabsat: Contains organizational background and entity information.
• Customer Tools & Web Links: Offers quick access to essential ArabSat customer portals and related web resources.
• Data Updates: The application’s information is periodically refreshed; users can enable or disable automatic updates as preferred.
• Language Options: While English is the default interface language, Arabic and French versions are also available for user convenience.