Automated Satellite Terminal Control. Volume 3.

Abstract

The investigation addressed control system parameters which could be varied to improve the communication system's performance, primarily by increasing the number of simulataneous users the satellite could accommodate. Based on data resulting from computer simulations, an upper bound of performance for open loop, closed-loop and central control was determined. Central control is shown to provide the maximum level of performance but because of its operational requirements, implementation is not practical. The results of the computer simulations are presented in the report in a series of tables which compare the capabilities provided by the candidate control schemes. Discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each control scheme, along with recommendations for the optimum control under various satellite loading conditions, are also presented. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0882815

Entities

People

  • George V. Kinal

Organizations

  • Computer Sciences Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Control Simulators
  • Control Systems
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Terminals

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Business Analytics
  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers