Integration of a terrestrial communications network into a communications satellite system

Cost and technical considerations of a terrestrial telephone and television network and its integration into a geostationary satellite network were studied. A simulation was performed with FORTRAN programs. The user is able to decide what services are required (telephone and/or television). A communications model simulates inter-terminal exchanges for telephone communications. Transmission originating from a single television center is relayed via satellite to the different TV participants. Various layouts and optimization considerations are discussed.