Title :
Synchronization methods for TDMA
Author :
Nuspl, Peter P. ; Brown, Kenneth E. ; Steenaart, Willem ; Ghicopoulos, B.
Author_Institution :
Communications Research Center, Ottawa, Canada
fDate :
3/1/1977 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A survey is given covering synchronization techniques for large-capacity time-division multiple-access (TDMA) systems using geosynchronous satellites. Five important classes are identified and compared. Also, several methods of initial acquisition are described. The fundamentals of multiple access and TDMA in particular are presented. Summary descriptions and comparisions of the TDMA systems developed to date are given for experimental, prototype, and operational systems. Some important related technologies are introduced. It is concluded that TDMA is in a maturing period.
Keywords :
Artificial satellites; Frequency division multiaccess; Frequency synchronization; Multiaccess communication; Orbits; Prototypes; Satellite broadcasting; Spread spectrum communication; Time division multiple access; Transponders;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1977.10495
