CTS/Hermes - Experiments to explore the applications of advanced 14/12 GHz communications satellites
Abstract
The operation of the experimental communications technology satellite called Hermes and its communications capability are described. Communications experiments for social purposes, such as telemedicine, tele-education, and community communications, are discussed, and the development of telecommunications services is considered. A list of all Hermes communications experiments is presented, and administrative services and communications technology experiments are briefly surveyed.
- Publication:
-
Dubrovnik International Astronautical Federation Congress
- Pub Date:
- October 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978dubr.iafcU....D
- Keywords:
-
- Communications Technology Satellite;
- Educational Television;
- Het Experiment;
- International Cooperation;
- Spacecraft Communication;
- Canada;
- Ground Stations;
- Modems;
- Solar Arrays;
- Spin Stabilization;
- Traveling Wave Amplifiers;
- United States;
- Communications and Radar