An Analysis of the Feasibility of Increased Dependence on Commercial Communications Satellites for Satisfying DOD Requirements

Abstract

This report addresses the key issues involved in increasing the usage of and dependence on commerical satellite facilities to satisfy Department of Defense (DoD) communications requirements. The potential cost savings are analyzed and the constraints that are likely to limit the feasibility of fully realizing these savings are investigated. A properly conceived and managed program could result in savings exceeding a hundred million dollars per year compared to the current terrestrial system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA022451

Entities

People

  • G. E. Lavean

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Bandwidth
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Commercial Communications
  • Communication Satellites
  • Communication Systems
  • Engineering
  • Frequency Bands
  • Military Communications
  • Multiple Access
  • National Security
  • Satellite Communications
  • Satellite Networks
  • United States
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites