A Model for Evaluating Communications Satellite Interoperability.

Abstract

This project describes a model with which emergency communications planners can evaluate the potential interoperability of satellite systems. Based on minimum communications requirements set forth by the Commercial Satellite Survivability Task Force of the National Telecommunications Advisory Committee, the model addresses the technical considerations involved in system interoperability and provides the basis for further study. This paper addresses the need for finding techniques to implement an interoperable network of commercial satellites to augment our national security/emergency preparedness communications. Commercial satellite networks play an increasingly important role in providing essential communications during peacetime. They offer the means to quickly restore damaged or destroyed communications to isolated parts of the country during times of national security stress. However, the use of different technical methods by system operators presents major roadblocks to network interoperability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA160750

Entities

People

  • T. C. Gill

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Bandwidth
  • Code Division Multiple Access
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Programs
  • Frequency Agility
  • Frequency Bands
  • Frequency Division Multiple Access
  • Gamma Rays
  • Modulation
  • Multiple Access
  • Multiplexing
  • Network Science
  • Processing Equipment
  • Satellite Communications
  • Satellite Networks

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Economics
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites