HIGH ALTITUDE RADIO RELAY SYSTEMS
Abstract
Theoretical and analytical investigations are aimed at determining the key characteristics and parameters of a system to enable the use of military communications equipment over difficult paths. The technique being investigated is the use of a radio relay installed in a high altitude platform, for the purpose of extending the range of remote area radio communications. The operational parameters considered were: traffic, transmission range, terrain, foliage, frequency range, modulation, and types of relay capabilities. The equipment parameters considered were: relay control, transmission modes, size and weight, radio frequency power levels, receiver sensitivities, power requirements, operational life, interference, jamming, platform performance, platform payloads, compatibility, basing, availability, and costs. The goal was to define the best relay-platform configurations for extending jungle communications ranges over difficult terrain. Within this context, the effort was one of synthesis, study, and selection of appropriate configurations, finalizing in a system design plan for implementation of the selected systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0659400
Entities
People
- David Fales
- George L. Hesse
- Ralph H. Gaze
- Robert Hauptman
- Robert J. Lorence