Study of Feasibility of Space Communications Techniques for the National Data Buoy System.

Abstract

The feasibility of various buoy communications systems was examined in detail at the network and individual buoy levels while giving due consideration to the satellite and ground station requirements. In the final analysis it is clear that, not only are space communication links feasible for the NDBS, but a cost-effective system utilizing state-of-the-art UHF techniques can be implemented within the 1975 time period. Furthermore while some specific details remain to be resolved, this recommended UHF data collection mode is compatible with the concepts being developed for the synchronous Meteorological Satellite/Geostationary Operational Environment Satellite (SMS/GOES) under joint sponsorship of NASA and ESSA. Five tasks are included in the study. Frequency allocation and experiments analysis; Buoy communication system analysis; Communication system program analysis; Radio frequency requirements documentation; Recommended developmental approach. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 18, 1970
Accession Number
AD0721012

Entities

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Communication Systems
  • Communications Techniques
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Allocation
  • Ground Stations
  • Meteorological Satellites
  • Radio Frequency
  • Space Communications
  • System Software

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites