Title :
Satellite communications systems and technology, circa 2000
Author :
Campanella, S. Joseph ; Evans, John V. ; Muratani, Takuro ; Bartholomé, Pierre
Author_Institution :
COMSAT, Clarksburg, MD, USA
fDate :
7/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The authors discuss many satellite communications systems and technology concepts that can be expected by the year 2000. Challenges and changes that are taking place in the commercial market place are discussed. Technology advances that promise to enable future communications satellites to capture their share of the future marketplace are discussed. Current, near-term, and far-term technologies are discussed
Keywords :
artificial satellites; reviews; satellite relay systems; technological forecasting; communications satellites; review; satellite communications systems; Artificial satellites; Communications technology; Costs; Optical fiber cables; Paper technology; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite communication; Satellite ground stations; Telephony; Underwater cables;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
