SATELLITES FOR COMMERCIAL LONG-RANGE COMMUNICATIONS

Abstract

Contemporary long-range communications systems and their limitations are introduced as a basis for developing general system requirements. Various proposed communications satellite systems and their possible limitations are discussed in relation to the need for reliability, quality, speed of operation, capacity, flexibility, economy, security, and jamming. Simplified astronautics and booster considerations are discussed prior to delineating satellite and ground station requirements. Proposed commercial systems are presented prior to introducing conclusions. Based on available information, conclusions are reached which indicate there is a useful role for commercial communication satellites and that they are economically feasible. Communications using passive satellites in orbit of the three to five thousand mile category should be the first step in the system. Eventually the communications satellite systems would evolve into one system using active repeaters in 24-hour stationary orbit. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0277140

Entities

People

  • Arnold M. Mccalmont

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Commercial Communications
  • Communication Satellites
  • Ground Stations
  • Orbits
  • Reliability
  • Repeaters
  • Resilience
  • Security
  • Spacecraft
  • Stationary
  • Stationary Orbits
  • Stations

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites