Title :
Advanced communications technology satellite (ACTS) and potential system applications
Author :
Wright, David L. ; Balombin, Joseph R. ; Sohn, Philip Y.
Author_Institution :
NASA Lewis Res. Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
fDate :
7/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A description of the advanced communications technology satellite (ACTS) system is given with special emphasis on the communication characteristics. Potential satellite communications scenarios, including future operational ACTS-like satellite systems, are discussed. The description of the ACTS system updates previously published ACTS system references. Detailed information on items such as experimental ground stations is presented. The potential services can be generically described as voice, video, and data services. The implementation of these services on future operational ACTS-like systems can lead to unique quality, flexibility, and capacity characteristics at lower service costs. The specific service applications that could be supported range from low to high data rates and include both domestic and international applications
Keywords :
artificial satellites; satellite ground stations; satellite relay systems; transponders; ACTS system; K-band; Ka-band; Ku-band; SHF; advanced communications technology satellite; data services; experimental ground stations; service applications; sky-phone system; system applications; thin route communications; video services; voice services; Artificial satellites; Communications technology; Cost function; Prototypes; Satellite communication; Satellite ground stations; Space technology; Space vehicles; Switches; Throughput;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
