Title :
The Globalstar satellite cellular communication system: design and status
Author :
Dietrich, Fred J.
Author_Institution :
Globalstar L.P., San Jose, CA, USA
Abstract :
The Globalstar cellular communication satellite system is described, including its use of code division multiple access (CDMA) as the basic modulation scheme. Use of diversity for signal quality, as well as power control, are illustrated. Complex phased arrays on the satellite are also discussed
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; cellular radio; code division multiple access; diversity reception; land mobile radio; microwave antenna arrays; mobile satellite communication; modulation; power control; satellite antennas; telecommunication control; 1.6 to 7 GHz; CDMA; Globalstar satellite cellular communication system; code division multiple access; complex phased arrays; design; diversity; modulation scheme; power control; signal quality; status; Artificial satellites; Circuits; Downlink; Frequency conversion; Modulation coding; Multiaccess communication; Phased arrays; Power control; Satellite ground stations; Telephony;
Conference_Titel :
Wescon/97. Conference Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Santa Clara, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4303-4
DOI :
10.1109/WESCON.1997.632335
