Satellite Communications Technology
Abstract
The article discusses the Intelsat satellite series along with various experimental satellites such as NASA's ATS 6, the Italian SIRIO, and the Japanese ETS 2, CS, and ECS satellites. Various technologies which have been proven through experimental satellites are described including methods used for spacecraft stabilization, techniques for improving the efficiency of silicon n/p junction photovoltaic cells, and developments in electronics and RF technologies. Several types of transmission systems are reviewed, such as an all-digital demand-assigned multiple-access system, and a time-division multiple-access system. Concepts which are expected to be incorporated into future satellite systems are outlined noting a data collection system and intersatellite links.
- Publication:
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Journal of the British Interplanetary Society
- Pub Date:
- November 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977JBIS...30..403H
- Keywords:
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- Communication Satellites;
- Spacecraft Communication;
- Technology Assessment;
- Antenna Design;
- Communications Technology Satellite;
- Data Collection Platforms;
- Intelsat Satellites;
- Ots (Esa);
- Satellite Orbits;
- Satellite Transmission;
- Silicon Junctions;
- Sirio Satellite;
- Space Shuttles;
- Spacecraft Power Supplies;
- Spacecraft Stability;
- Time Division Multiple Access;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking