Use of LAN (Local Area Network) Technology in DSCS (Defense Satellite Communication System) Earth Terminals.

Abstract

The report addresses the use of local area network (LAN) technology to support intercommunications within the Defense Satellite Communications Systems (DSCS) earth terminals. A summary of local area network capabilities and options is provided as background material. Two types of device intercommunications are identified: the intercommunication of equipment to directly provide the circuit-switched channels needed for DSCS user circuits and the intercommunication of equipment in support of control and status monitoring functions. Issues and concerns regarding the application of LAN technology to either of these objectives are discussed. Additionally, the application of digital switching technology---specifically, use of the Integrated Multiplex, Patch, and Test (IMPAT) equipment---has also been considered as a means to fulfill these intercommunication requirements. Keywords include: Local Area Networks; Earth Terminals, and Defense Satellite Communication Systems (DSCS).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 20, 1986
Accession Number
ADA165496

Entities

People

  • Alan Jacobsen
  • Matthew Griffin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Communication Channels
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Communications
  • Computer Networks
  • Control Systems
  • Data Links
  • Digital Communications
  • Local Area Networks
  • Modulation
  • Multiple Access
  • Multiplexing
  • Network Architecture
  • Network Science
  • Network Topology
  • Packet Switching

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites