Title :
Tracking and Data Relay Satellites
Author :
Stampfl, Rudolf A. ; Jones, Alton E.
Author_Institution :
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md. 20771
fDate :
5/1/1970 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A discussion of tracking and data relay satellites is presented, including the TDRS concept of employing geostationary spacecraft to command, track, and relay data from multiple orbiting satellites to central ground stations. Benefits include economic advantages and improved service. A system design and spacecraft descriptions are included.
Keywords :
Artificial satellites; Associate members; Bandwidth; Frequency; NASA; Power system reliability; Relays; Satellite ground stations; Space technology; Space vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAES.1970.310026
