Shipboard terminals for the commercial MARISAT system
Abstract
An L-band shipboard communication terminal for use in the commercial MARISAT (Maritime Satellite) System is described. Historical background is given along with a brief system description. The MARISAT-compatible shipboard satellite terminal is described, highlighting the terminal requirements and performance necessary to provide voice and data service.
- Publication:
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Microwave Journal
- Pub Date:
- June 1975
- Bibcode:
- 1975MiJo...18...31H
- Keywords:
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- Ground Stations;
- Maritime Satellites;
- Radio Equipment;
- Terminal Facilities;
- Data Transmission;
- Ocean Surface;
- Parabolic Antennas;
- Power Amplifiers;
- Radio Communication;
- Satellite Transmission;
- System Effectiveness;
- Voice Communication;
- Communications and Radar