Title :
Mobile satellite communications
Author :
Wu, William W. ; Miller, Edward F. ; Pritchard, Wilbur L. ; Pickholtz, Raymond L.
Author_Institution :
The Consultare Technol. Group, Bethesda, MD, USA
fDate :
9/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The paper presents an up-to-date overview as well as new results on mobile satellite communications. Specifically, the following subjects are addressed: worldwide activities; satellite orbits; multiple access techniques; Novstar global positioning system; economic and regulatory issues; future trends. Some of these technical and nontechnical subjects appeal disjoint, but they are unique and significant among the many facets, which effect the development and operation of mobile satellite communication systems
Keywords :
economics; mobile radio systems; multi-access systems; radionavigation; satellite relay systems; telecommunication network management; Novstar global positioning system; economic issues; future trends; mobile satellite communications; multiple access techniques; regulatory issues; satellite orbits; worldwide activities; Artificial satellites; Global Positioning System; Low earth orbit satellites; Meeting planning; Mobile communication; Optical fiber cables; Power generation economics; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite communication; Visualization;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
