Evaluation of Q-band instrumentation requirements for Strategic Satellite System (SSS) program
Abstract
Q-band instrumentation appropriate for testing the Strategic Satellite System (SSS) satellite terminal is evaluated in terms of current and projected availability; desired and practical measurement capabilities; required development; and schedule/cost impacts to the program. The Air Force is considering several approaches to increasing the strategic communications capability now provided by the recently deployed ultra high frequency (UHF) Air Force Satellite Communications (AFSATCOM) system. The Strategic Satellite System (SSS) was proposed to improve antijam (AJ) characteristics through the use of advanced modulation techniques and higher frequencies (8 and 44 GHz) on links between ground and airborne terminals and the satellites. This report is an assessment of Q-band (44 GHz) test instrumentation requirements, availability, and accuracy as these factors affect cost and schedule for the SSS satellite terminal development program. Though the SSS program has been cancelled, information presented in the report has applicability to the EHF MILSTAR program.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- December 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981STIN...8227336R
- Keywords:
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- Communication Satellites;
- Satellite Instruments;
- Terminal Facilities;
- Ultrahigh Frequencies;
- Calibrating;
- Frequency Modulation;
- Marketing;
- Microwave Equipment;
- Military Operations;
- Millimeter Waves;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles