An overview of the NASA satellite communications programThis overview sets the framework for five descriptive papers from NASA Field Centers where satellite communications research and development is being conducted. A review of events of 1973-78 in the Federal Government, in industry, and in professional organizations are shown to have contributed to the formulation of new policy supporting the establishment of renewed efforts within NASA toward improved use of the spectrum and orbit for communications. The work will focus on the development of 'frequency re-use' technology, including multi-beam antennas and on-board switching for future spacecraft. This paper treats the planning issues and the approaches taken toward forming a coherent program from the sustaining efforts of the recent past. Companion papers highlight the methods, the technology, and the activities that are assisting in the transition to a new program.
Document ID
19800041745
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Dement, D. K. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Meeting Information
Meeting: In: ICC ''79; International Conference on Communications