Technology developments under consideration for future ground systems
Abstract
A review is conducted of those areas of ground-system related technology which require for their appropriate development funding provided by ESA. ESA will, in this connection, financially support the development of a coaxial S and X band feed horn for use with its 15-m antenna for Villafranca and Carnarvon. With respect to RF techology, it is found that the required RF components and subsystems will be available, and, consequently, ESA will not provide any funds for developments in this area. Other sectors examined with respect to possible developments requiring ESA funding are related to modulation/demodulation, spacecraft position, data handling, timing, and development and standardization.
- Publication:
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Space Tracking and Data Systems
- Pub Date:
- 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981stds.proc..187D
- Keywords:
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- Budgeting;
- European Space Agency;
- European Space Programs;
- Government/Industry Relations;
- Ground Stations;
- Research And Development;
- Technological Forecasting;
- Antenna Design;
- Computer Systems Design;
- Data Management;
- Demodulation;
- Financial Management;
- Ground Based Control;
- Modulation;
- Satellite Tracking;
- Spacecraft Position Indicators;
- Standardization;
- Timing Devices;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking