A description of the Intelsat TDMA/DSI System
Abstract
This paper provides an overall description of the Intelsat TDMA/DSI System. First a general system overview is presented, followed by a description of the burst and frame format, unique word structure and method of acquisition and synchronization. The housekeeping functions are described which include orderwires, alarms and burst time plan rearrangement. Finally, the interfaces employed in the system for handling voice and data traffic are described.
- Publication:
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5th International Conference on Digital Satellite Communications
- Pub Date:
- 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981dsc..conf..327P
- Keywords:
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- Digital Systems;
- Intelsat Satellites;
- Spacecraft Communication;
- Time Division Multiple Access;
- Acquisition;
- Computer Programs;
- Synchronism;
- Transponders;
- Communications and Radar