Argentine Space Assets.

Abstract

This thesis is an attempt to define how some of the commercial space assets already in use or under development could be useful to the Argentine Navy as tools for better accomplishment of their basic missions. Research efforts involved investigating part of what is available on the international market and some space related international laws and policies that may represent limits for military use of civilian assets. Basically divided in two main areas, communications and remote sensing, this thesis covers the basics of GEO and LEO communication satellites and provides an overview of what could be expected from commercial remote sensing systems. Through examples, the feasibility of using civilian space assets in the military is demonstrated. Finally, an objective analysis is made to define the best approach to improve Argentine Navy space capabilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA337089

Entities

People

  • Xavier P. Oyarzabal

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Communication Channels
  • Communication Systems
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Geography
  • Geosynchronous Orbits
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • Military Applications
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Multiple Access
  • Space Objects
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Orbits

Readers

  • Economics
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites