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CommunicationsAn overview of NASA's Thin Route satellite telecommunication project is presented. Thin Route employs applications technology satellites (ATS) in place of more costly commercial multi- transponder telecommunications satellites. This system allows remote and underdeveloped areas to communicate with the outside world for purposes of obtaining medical assistance among other things. The system represents a substantial cost saving over commercial systems.
Document ID
19850018289
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - Other
Authors
Hathorn, S.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Ames Summer High School Apprenticeship Res. Program
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Accession Number
85N26600
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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