An introduction to testing techniques in the Intelsat TDMA/DSI system
Abstract
The testing methods developed for the Intelsat TDMA/DSI system (ITDS) are surveyed. The ITDS is briefly characterized, and the system features and the reference-station and traffic-terminal functions are listed in tables and illustrated with block diagrams. The primary differences between the ITDS testing and the testing of conventional satellite-communication systems are outlined. The ITDS tests for new systems, new services, and fault isolation and the ITDS test situations and test paths are explained.
- Publication:
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International Journal of Satellite Communications
- Pub Date:
- September 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983IJSC....1...15C
- Keywords:
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- Digital Systems;
- Electronic Equipment Tests;
- Ground Stations;
- Intelsat Satellites;
- Satellite Networks;
- Time Division Multiple Access;
- Fail-Safe Systems;
- Fault Tolerance;
- Interpolation;
- Network Control;
- Performance Tests;
- Reliability Analysis;
- Satellite Communication;
- System Effectiveness;
- Voice Communication;
- Communications and Radar