A Study of the Communications Requirements for a 1985-2000 Operational Aeronautical Satellite System. Volume 3. Examination of Selected Operational Issues for AEROSAT Evaluation

Abstract

This study has been conducted to support an ongoing effort to define the scope of the test planning required to execute the AEROSAT Test and Evaluation (T and E) Program. It consisted of three areas of examination: (1) Selection of viable operational concepts for evaluation, (2) Capabilities and potential uses of a Mini-ASET and (3) Potential use of an AEROSAT during off- peak periods. Seven basic operational concepts and two expanded uses for an AEROSAT system have been developed to describe the alternative communications services, operating modes, and message types and characteristics that should be considered for evaluation during the T and E program. While the findings are preliminary in nature, the study has identified and begun to clarify a number of issues including: fundamental combinations of services, modes and message types that should be included in the program; technical and operational factors associated with the selection of a preferred concept; reasons for considering Mini-ASET and off-peak services concepts, capabilities and applications of a Mini-ASET concept; application and implementation of an off-peak services concept; problem associated with the Mini-ASET and off-peak services concepts, and operational tests to be conducted during the T and E Program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA025251

Entities

People

  • Danny E. Cornett
  • J. Kent Haspert

Organizations

  • ARINC

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Communication Channels
  • Communication Systems
  • Communications Protocols
  • Computer Access Control
  • Data Transmission
  • Digital Communications
  • Frequency Division Multiple Access
  • Information Processing
  • Multiple Access
  • Network Science
  • Processing Equipment
  • Radio Frequency
  • Satellite Communications
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Voice Communications

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space