Intelsat VI antenna system
Abstract
The antenna system design of a series of five new communications satellites known as Intelsat VI is described in detail. Each satellite will utilize 50 transponders operating in the C and K band portions of the frequency spectrum. The transponders are interconnectible using either static switch matrices or a network which provides satellite switched time division multiple access capability. The antenna coverages, characteristics, and special design features are shown and discussed.
- Publication:
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Globecom 1983 - Global Telecommunications Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983ggt..conf.1660C
- Keywords:
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- Antenna Design;
- Intelsat Satellites;
- Microwave Antennas;
- Satellite Antennas;
- Satellite Design;
- Time Division Multiple Access;
- C Band;
- Channel Capacity;
- Extremely High Frequencies;
- Millimeter Waves;
- Network Control;
- Satellite Networks;
- Switching Circuits;
- Transponders;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking