12 GHz broadcasting-satellite planning methodology
Abstract
Methodologies for planning the Canadian 12 GHz broadcasting satellite service must take into consideration a number of factors affecting the utilization of the spectrum and orbit, such as the total bandwidth and arc available, the geographical relation of the service areas, antenna characteristics and propagation effects. Manual planning offers maximum planner control and feedback, but significant error in determining beam and service area separations can be expected, while computer planning is feasible, but computing times would be great. Although a hybrid planning system that combines planner control with computer power and accuracy is conceivable, careful consideration should be given to the man-machine interface and to the allocation of tasks. The status of planning developments in Canada is outlined.
- Publication:
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ICC 1981; International Conference on Communications, Volume 2
- Pub Date:
- 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981icc.....2...43B
- Keywords:
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- Broadcasting;
- Orbit Spectrum Utilization;
- Planning;
- Satellite Television;
- Satellite Transmission;
- Antenna Design;
- Bandwidth;
- Electromagnetic Spectra;
- Frequency Reuse;
- Geography;
- Methodology;
- Communications and Radar