Near term approach to data relay for satellites under test

Autor: G.P. Heckert, Cameron H. G. Wright, T.E. Bleier
Rok vydání: 1994
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Zdroj: IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems. 30:778-786
ISSN: 0018-9251
DOI: 10.1109/7.303747
Popis: The increasing need for a continuous communications link with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) spacecraft during test missions in low Earth orbit (LEG) has resulted in greater interest in geosynchronous data relay services. This may be a more economical alternative to building additional remote tracking stations for the Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN), and avoids tying up operational assets for a test mission. A low-cost near-term approach for such a space-based data relay system would utilize two existing Defense Satellite Communication System III spacecraft, two existing ground terminals, and a small, standardized terminal using autonomous antenna pointing for the space vehicle under test. Such a system design is presented. >
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