Spectrum Receiver and Signal Selection Unit Designs for the Naval Postgraduate School SATCOM Signal Analyzer

Abstract

The design and construction of a Signal Selection Unit and four Spectrum Receivers for use in the Naval Postgraduate School's SATCOM Signal Analyzer are presented. The purpose of the SATCOM Signal Analyzer is to provide high-speed spectrum analysis and characterization of the outputs of UHF communication satellite transponders in orbit. It is constructed around a PDP-11/34 minicomputer which provides the necessary control for most of the equipment of the system. Extremely accurate frequency measurement is provided by the frequency receivers and signals for multi-channel spectrum analyses are provided by the Spectrum Receivers. The Signal Selection Unit routes signals to the Spectrum, AM/FM, and Frequency Receivers. This report documents the design and development of the Spectrum Receivers and the Signal Selection Unit.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA522450

Entities

People

  • John E. Ohlson
  • William E. Davidson

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Bandpass Filters
  • Communication Satellites
  • Control
  • Crystal Filters
  • Diagrams
  • Frequency
  • Local Oscillators
  • Measurement
  • Power Dividers
  • Power Levels
  • Sampling
  • Satellite Communications
  • Spectrum Analysis
  • Spectrum Analyzers
  • Switches
  • Transmitters

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites