Title :
Practical experiences with a satellite based communications network
Author_Institution :
CANAC/Microtel, Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Abstract :
Operational experience with a Canadian satellite-based communications network over a 6 year period is described. The paper shows how the initial design evolved to suit the customer needs. Changes of satellites and cases of both natural and man-made interference, were encountered. The performance is given in terms of the long-term availability. The conclusion is reached that a network of this nature is not static and that engineering guidance is regularly required
Keywords :
military systems; radio networks; radiofrequency interference; satellite relay systems; telecommunication network management; Canadian satellite-based communications network; engineering guidance; initial design; interference; long-term availability; operational experience; performance; Artificial satellites; Availability; Communication networks; Interference; Radar antennas; Radio frequency; Satellite communication; Satellite ground stations; Spaceborne radar; Transponders;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1993. Canadian Conference on
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2416-1
DOI :
10.1109/CCECE.1993.332199
