Design and Analysis of a Mode B and Mode JD Satellite Earth Station.
Abstract
This thesis focuses on the design, integration, and analysis of an amateur radio service mode B and mode JD satellite earth station. Preliminary designs were investigated to determine the optimum configuration for the earth station. Modern digital modems, cabling structures, an 80386-based computer system, satellite tracking software, transmission and reception antennas, preamplifiers, and sophisticated performance measurement technologies were integrated into a functioning earth station. Initially, component availability and station design dictated the selection and acquisition of the requisite station equipment, integration of the transmitter, receiver preamplifiers, antennas, and computer equipment followed. Preliminary testing of the various components in the integration station occupied a significant amount of time. Emperical test tracking of different amateur and commercial satellites verified proper operation of the earth station. Results are discussed throughout this thesis. Earth station, Mode B, Mode JD, Satellite.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA280417
Entities
People
- Dennis J. Hance
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology