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Bent Pipe Architecture

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Bent pipe architecture is a satellite communication design in which the satellite transparently receives, amplifies, and frequency-shifts radio signals between ground stations without performing baseband processing, routing, or application-layer intelligence onboard. Expanded Explanation 1. Technical Function and Core Characteristics Bent pipe architecture implements a transparent transponder that operates at the radio frequency layer and does not demodulate or decode user data. The satellite

Bent pipe architecture is a satellite communication design where the satellite functions as a transparent relay, only amplifying and frequency-shifting signals, while all routing, security, and higher-layer processing occur in ground networks that enterprises and service providers control.

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