Spectrum utilization for the International Space Station communications and tracking systems
Abstract
The frequency spectrum which will be used over the lifetime of the International Space Station Program is discussed. Primary communications traffic will initially occur in the S-band and Ku-band regions. Tracking will initially consist mostly of L-band satellite links. As the service demand increases, use of millimeter and optical wavelengths will be required. The particular space/ground links, space/space links, and other links that will be used are described.
- Publication:
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ITC/USA/'87; Proceedings of the International Telemetering Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1987
- Bibcode:
- 1987isa..conf....1N
- Keywords:
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- Orbit Spectrum Utilization;
- Space Stations;
- Spacecraft Communication;
- Spacecraft Tracking;
- Electromagnetic Interference;
- Ground Stations;
- Satellite Networks;
- Superhigh Frequencies;
- Telemetry;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking