Advanced communication satellites worldwide - Satellites of opportunity for the ACTS mobile terminalSpace agencies worldwide are involved in advanced satellite communication systems. This paper presents an overview of these satellites and related technologies in the U.S., Europe, and Japan. They are geostationary satellites using high frequency bands such as K/Ka (20/30 GHz) and O-band (millimeter wave), as well as optical frequencies. The similarity of these programs demonstrate a common interest to develop large capacity satellite communication systems, and shows that closer international cooperation could be set up. The ACTS Mobile Terminal (AMT) project discussed here is such an example. The AMT's compatibility with satellites other than ACTS has been studied, and a proposed common experiment is presented here. The Japanese Engineering Test Satellite ETS-VI has been identified as the best initial 'satellite of opportunity' for AMT in this preliminary assessment.
Document ID
19940034552
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Girardey, Catherine C. (ESA, European Space Operations Centre Darmstadt, Germany; JPL, Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1993
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
IAF PAPER 93-328
Meeting Information
Meeting: IAF, International Astronautical Congress