MARK IV TERMINAL.

Abstract

The success of the NASA/Hughes Syncom satellite program created interest regarding the feasibility of a fully operational system of synchronous satellites encircling the earth to provide instant communications 24 hours per day. Such a system was desirable for not only its inherent commercial capabilities, but also as a strategic communications network for military utilization. The U. S. Army (SATCOM Agency at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey) initiated a feasibility investigation. Because of the requirement for any communications satellite to transmit to and from ground stations, the most critical requirement was that of a small transportable station which could be utilized virtually at any spot on earth within the electronic visibility of Syncom's coverage, including the United States. A 10-foot reflector antenna system was constructed and successfully demonstrated its terminal capabilities.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0633560

Entities

Organizations

  • Hughes Aircraft Company

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • Ground Stations
  • New Jersey
  • Reflectors
  • Stations
  • Strategic Communications
  • Terminals
  • Transportable
  • United States
  • Visibility

Readers

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

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites