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Digital Radio Broadcasting using the mixed satellite/terrestrial approach: An application studyDigital radio broadcasting (DRB) is a new service that offers CD quality stereo programs to fixed, portable and mobile receivers. Terrestrial DRB in Canada is considered as a replacement technology for existing AM and FM services, and it is expected to start up in 1996. Canada currently favors Eureka 147 technology operating in the L-band, in the 1452-1492 MHz frequency band allocated during WARC'92 for DRB. Terrestrial DRB delivery is appropriate for small to medium sized service areas, such as cities and their associated suburbs. For larger areas such as provinces, as well as for sparsely populated areas such as the regions in northern Canada, satellite delivery is more appropriate. The mixed approach is based on both satellite and terrestrial broadcasting services using a common frequency band. Spectrum efficiency is achieved through close coordination of both service types, to achieve proper frequency sharing and spectrum re-use. As well, use of a common transmission format by both types of services allows for a common receiver. This mixed satellite/terrestrial approach to DRB is being seriously considered in Canada and in other countries. This paper studies the feasibility of such a mixed satellite/terrestrial DRB system. It looks at possible coverage scenarios for Canada, and at the satellite and receiver technology requirements.
Document ID
19960022526
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Paiement, Richard V.
(Communications Research Centre Ottawa, Ontario Canada)
Voyer, Rene
(Communications Research Centre Ottawa, Ontario Canada)
Prendergast, Doug
(Prendergast Communications, Inc. Ottawa, Ontario Canada)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: Proceedings of the Fourth International Mobile Satellite Conference (IMSC 1995)
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Accession Number
96N25480
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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