Geostationary communications platform payload conceptsThe types of operational communications payloads that could be appropriate for a large geostationary facility in the middle to late 1990s are examined. A description of each type of payload is given, and various key issues and economic factors are discussed. A comparison with existing satellites indicates that large platforms may offer cost advantages.
Document ID
19860044907
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Driggers, T. F. (Ford Aerospace and Communications Corp. Palo Alto, CA, United States)
Hunter, E. M. (Ford Aerospace and Communications Corp. Palo Alto, CA, United States)