Introduction of companded FDM/FM operation into the Intelsat system
Abstract
Intelsat has been studying the application of companders in its existing FDM/FM system for a number of years. Laboratory and field tests have demonstrated the technical suitability of these devices for use on Intelsat satellite links. Companded FDM/FM (CFDM) has recently been approved for use by Intelsat signatories. The first CFDM service was inaugurated in April 1983 between the Etam Standard A earth station (U.S.A.) and the Grand Cayman Standard B earth station (Cayman Islands).
- Publication:
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International Journal of Satellite Communications
- Pub Date:
- September 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983IJSC....1...31P
- Keywords:
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- Companding;
- Electronic Equipment Tests;
- Frequency Division Multiplexing;
- Frequency Modulation;
- Intelsat Satellites;
- Voice Communication;
- Channel Noise;
- Ground Stations;
- Performance Tests;
- Procedures;
- System Effectiveness;
- Transmission Efficiency;
- Communications and Radar