Design of an Interactive Satellite Communications System Analysis Program

Abstract

This thesis addresses the design of an interactive satellite communications system analysis program. The program provides the capability to analyze/design a system comprised of two earth terminals and one or two geosynchronous satellites. The principal goal is to simplify the analysis/design process via a graphically-oriented, menu-driven computer program. The program leads the user methodically through the process and provides feedback that enables the user to visualize the elements of the system and their role relative to the other system components. Hypertext concepts are employed in an object- oriented programming environment to achieve the graphics orientation. The success of the program validates the use of innovative software tools to design programs that can enhance user understanding and increase productivity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA237030

Entities

People

  • Charles C. Howard

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Basic Programming Language
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Geography
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • Link Analysis
  • Low Earth Orbits
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Programming Languages
  • Satellite Communications
  • Software Development
  • Transmission Lines

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).

Technology Areas

  • Space