Evaluation of Iridium Paging Services For Military Applications

Abstract

Iridium is the first satellite-based personal communications system offering global service via an interconnected constellation of low earth orbit (LEO) satellites communicating directly with handheld terminals. The total constellation of satellites was launched over a 12-month period ending May 1998. Voice service commenced in November 1998 followed by paging services in March 1999. This Technical Memorandum describes an evaluation of the Iridium paging service carried out by the Military Satellite Communications (MSC) Group at Defence Research Establishment Ottawa (DREO) during the period March to June 1999. Paging tests were performed under two principle scenarios: stationary and inflight paging. Performance parameters observed include delivery time and message error performance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA371293

Entities

People

  • Caroline Tom
  • Lyle C. Wagner

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Communication Systems
  • Earth Orbits
  • Line Of Sight
  • Low Earth Orbits
  • Military Satellites
  • Mobile Communications
  • Mobile Phones
  • Multiple Access
  • Satellite Communications
  • Satellite Phones
  • Space Objects
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Text Messaging
  • Time Division Multiple Access

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites