The throughput between a satellite and a plurality of users is controlled by adjusting resources among the users depending on the signal degradation (such as rain fade) experienced by the users. A plurality of time division multiplex (TDM) channels (also called bands) each have a plurality of TDM subchannels...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US20030016634?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20030016634 - Multiple band load balancing satellite communication
