Title :
Advanced Satellite Communications Technologies
Author_Institution :
International Telecommunications Satellite Organization, 3400, International Drive, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (USA)
Abstract :
An overview is presented of the most recent advances in satellite communications technologies in the USA. Microwave technologies associated with scanning and multibeam antennas, on-board regeneration and routing, solid state power amplifiers and small earth stations are reviewed in this paper.
Keywords :
Communications technology; Gallium arsenide; MMICs; Microwave technology; Phased arrays; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite communication; Satellite ground stations; Space technology; Space vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 1987. 17th European
Conference_Location :
Rome, Italy
DOI :
10.1109/EUMA.1987.333697
