Title :
The traveler´s dream come true (satellite personal communication)
Author_Institution :
Motorola Satellite Commun., Inc., Chandler, AZ, USA
Abstract :
An overview is given of the Iridium, satellite-based personal communications system, which will bring cellular telephone service to virtually every point on the globe. Iridium will use low-earth-orbit satellites. Some of the key system-level considerations that have driven the design are highlighted. The services offered by Iridium are described, and some market projections are given.<>
Keywords :
cellular radio; personal communication networks; radiotelephony; satellite relay systems; Iridium; LEO satellites; Motorola; cellular telephone service; low-earth-orbit satellites; overview; personal communications system; system-level considerations; travellers; Artificial satellites; Satellite antennas; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite communication; Space technology; Strips; Telephony; Trademarks; Wireless networks; Wrist;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
