Reverse Engineering Satellite Based IP Content Distribution

Reverse Engineering Satellite Based IP Content Distribution

Explore the intricacies of reverse engineering a satellite-based IP content delivery system in this 38-minute conference talk from Recon 2017. Delve into various aspects of the reverse engineering process, including satellite reception, packet analysis, and forward error correction. Learn about the challenges of handling extremely constant high bitrates on standard Linux PCs. Discover how the speaker developed a Linux-based software client with features similar to commercial versions, based solely on protocol and incoming data analysis. Gain insights into the applications of these systems for digital media distribution, digital signage, and file transfer.