Shipboard Satcom Technology Investigation.

Abstract

Satellite communications (satcom) is becoming the essential Navy link. There are many topside satcom problems including physical size, weight, blockage, cost, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) between the many shipboard electronic systems. There is a need for innovative antenna technology to reduce these problems. A previous study provided a brief overview of Allied use of milsatcom and trends in shipboard terminals. In the present study, the work is carried further. First, parameters and features needed by the Navy are outlined. Then, the features of a variety of military and commercial satcom systems that could satisfy these needs are provided. A brief overview of shipboard terminals is provided. Finally, a road map for future research and development for shipboard antennas is given, and consisted of two directions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA359277

Entities

People

  • E. B. Felstead
  • J. C. Belisle

Organizations

  • Communications Research Centre Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Antennas
  • Arrays
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Commerce
  • Direction Finding
  • Earth Orbits
  • Electromagnetic Interference
  • Frequency Bands
  • Low Earth Orbits
  • Military Satellites
  • Networks
  • Phased Arrays
  • Radio Equipment
  • Satellite Communications
  • Simulations
  • Uss Princeton

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space