The electronics payload of the German-French TV-SAT, concepts and current status
Abstract
The paper describes the TV-SAT repeater. Important communication performance requirements are discussed, and the development status of the electronic equipment based on the modular repeater concept is reviewed. Features of the modular repeater that are discussed include the broadband section unit, the channel width amplifier, and the transmission width amplifier. The satellite is scheduled to begin operation in 1984.
- Publication:
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Kleinheubacher Berichte
- Pub Date:
- 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982KlBer..25..143B
- Keywords:
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- Broadcasting;
- Power Gain;
- Repeaters;
- Satellite Television;
- Spacecraft Electronic Equipment;
- Television Transmission;
- International Cooperation;
- Multiplexing;
- Payloads;
- Television Receivers;
- Spacecraft Instrumentation