Title :
Tactical applications of defense microspace communications
Author :
Bonometti, Robert J.
Author_Institution :
Defense Adv. Res. Projects Agency, Arlington, VA, USA
Abstract :
The author examines recent initiatives at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in the area of advanced space communications technologies and the role and utility of small satellites in supporting defense satellite communications needs. In particular, recent demonstrations of small satellites for tactical support applications are summarized. After a brief overview of the overall Advanced Space Technology Program, the author discusses the MACSAT (Multiple Access Communications Satellites) system and the Microsat system
Keywords :
military systems; multi-access systems; satellite relay systems; Advanced Space Technology Program; Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency; MACSAT; Microsat system; Multiple Access Communications Satellites; defense microspace communications; defense satellite communications; satellites; tactical support applications; Aerospace electronics; Artificial satellites; Communication system control; Material storage; Microcomputers; Microelectronics; Payloads; Satellite broadcasting; Space missions; Space technology;
Conference_Titel :
Tactical Communications Conference, 1992. Vol. 1 Tactical Communications: Technology in Transition., Proceedings of the
Conference_Location :
Fort Wayne, IN
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0745-3
DOI :
10.1109/TCC.1992.247144
