NETWORK TIMING FOR COMMUNICATION SATELLITES,

Abstract

This paper presents a general procedure for timing all signals according to a single schedule in a communication satellite network consisting of several ground stations using a single satellite relay. The procedure gives promise of easy implementation and considerable accuracy. Design problems are indicated, and it is argued that a 'clock' should be put in the satellite and timing information broadcast on a beacon signal. The paper briefly discusses ways in which system performance is enhanced by network timing. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0456159

Entities

People

  • J. W. Schwartz

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Communication Satellites
  • Ground Stations
  • Networks
  • Satellite Networks
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft

Readers

  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites