Evaluation of Iridium Satellite Phone Voice Services for Military Applications

Abstract

The Iridium system is designed to provide global personal communications via an interconnected constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites communicating directly with handheld terminals. The system provides communications to all parts of the globe, including the polar regions. This document describes the DREO evaluation of the Iridium voice service under a number of different scenarios. Also included is an overview of the general features and operation of the satellite phone.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA371120

Entities

People

  • Caroline Tom
  • Lyle C. Wagner

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Communication Systems
  • Frequency Division Multiple Access
  • Line Of Sight
  • Low Earth Orbits
  • Military Applications
  • Military Satellites
  • Mobile Communications
  • Mobile Phones
  • Multiple Access
  • Satellite Communications
  • Satellite Constellations
  • Satellite Phones
  • Space Systems
  • Text Messaging
  • Time Division Multiple Access

Readers

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites