Title :
Ranging and processing mobile-satellite
Author_Institution :
MITRE Corp., McLean, VA, USA
fDate :
1/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A description and an analysis of a concept for a future satellite system for the cooperative surveillance and data link service of mobiles (e.g. aircraft, ships, and trucks) are presented. The system approach described, called Ranging and Processing Satellite (RAPSAT), is based on onboard processing and the use of crosslink communications (direct from one satellite to another) to provide data-link and cooperative surveillance functions. System architecture, multiple access, acquisition, and capacity are discussed and analyzed
Keywords :
aerospace computing; air-traffic control; distance measurement; multi-access systems; position measurement; satellite relay systems; telecommunications computing; RAPSAT; Ranging and Processing Satellite; acquisition; cooperative surveillance; crosslink communications; data link service; mobiles; multiple access; onboard processing; Air traffic control; Artificial satellites; Communications technology; Data processing; FCC; Military satellites; Mobile communication; Satellite broadcasting; Surveillance; Traffic control;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
