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An economic systems analysis of land mobile radio telephone servicesThis paper deals with the economic interaction of the terrestrial and satellite land-mobile radio service systems. The cellular, trunked and satellite land-mobile systems are described. Parametric equations are formulated to allow examination of necessary user thresholds and growth rates as functions of system costs. Conversely, first order allowable systems costs are found as a function of user thresholds and growth rates. Transitions between satellite and terrestrial service systems are examined. User growth rate density (user/year/km squared) is shown to be a key parameter in the analysis of systems compatibility. The concept of system design matching the price demand curves is introduced and examples are given. The role of satellite systems is critically examined and the economic conditions necessary for the introduction of satellite service are identified.
Document ID
19810038124
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Leroy, B. E.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Stevenson, S. M.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1980
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Meeting Information
Meeting: INTELCOM 80/Los Angeles Conference
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Start Date: November 10, 1980
End Date: November 13, 1980
Sponsors: Horizon House
Accession Number
81A22528
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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