Frequency Choice for Tactical Satellite Communications.

Abstract

The relative attractiveness of UHF, L-band and X-band for satellite communications is considered. The three frequency bands are compared on the basis of capacity, jamming protection, scintillation, multipath and doppler acquisition. It is concluded that UHF presents the greatest advantages when dealing with earth terminals required to use low-gain antennas. The implications that different types of UHF allocations have on satellite design is discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 22, 1974
Accession Number
AD0783912

Entities

People

  • Kenneth S. Schneider

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • L Band
  • Radio Frequency
  • Satellite Communications
  • Scintillation
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Terminals
  • Vehicles
  • X Band

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris