The Orbital Test Satellite and its derivatives
Abstract
This paper summarizes the background and aims for the European pre-operational communication satellite. A brief description is given of the OTS satellite emphasizing the modularity of its design which has enabled it to be readily adapted for other roles. After a discussion of the successful adaptation of OTS to the maritime communication satellite, Marots, the general requirements of a regional satellite-based communication system are outlined and a derivative of OTS satisfying these requirements is described.
- Publication:
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Australian Astronautics Convention
- Pub Date:
- 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977auas.proc..103C
- Keywords:
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- Communication Satellites;
- Ots (Esa);
- Block Diagrams;
- Data Links;
- Marots (Esa);
- Microwave Transmission;
- Modularity;
- Payloads;
- Satellite Attitude Control;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles