Japan's BSE program
Abstract
An overview of the program for Japan's Medium-scale Broadcasting Satellite for Experimental Purpose (BSE), placed in orbit in 1978, is presented. The BSE was developed in order to provide useful technical data for establishing the fundamental technology of satellite broadcasting systems, the controlling and operational techniques of the broadcasting satellite, and the reception of broadcasting satellite radio waves. The satellite system and the ground facilities are discussed, and tables are included which list the system parameters and subsystems of the BSE. In addition, an outline is presented of the various experiments conducted utilizing the BSE, including the evaluation of the broadcasting service area, the transmission methods and their characteristics, controlling technique of the satellite, multiple access from different stations, and the improvement of receiving systems
- Publication:
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IEEE Transactions on Broadcasting
- Pub Date:
- December 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982ITB....28..120I
- Keywords:
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- Broadcasting;
- Domestic Satellite Communications Systems;
- Japanese Space Program;
- Satellite Television;
- Transmission Efficiency;
- Multiple Access;
- Radio Reception;
- Satellite Configurations;
- System Effectiveness;
- Technology Assessment;
- Television Reception;
- Communications and Radar