Abstract :
A review is presented of the role to be played by direct broadcast satellite (DBS) in changing TV and radio broadcasting in France. In addition, the status of the TDF1 and TDF2 satellite program is assessed. Satellite design is discussed along with a description of the propulsion, service, solar array, communication and antenna modules. Services offered by the TDF1 and TDF2 system are presented. Finally, trends that DBS follow-on systems must cope with are given
Keywords :
direct broadcasting by satellite; radio broadcasting; television broadcasting; DBS; France; TDF1; TDF2; TV broadcasting; antenna modules; communication modules; direct broadcast satellite; propulsion; radio broadcasting; satellite broadcasting; service; solar array; Adaptive arrays; Aerospace industry; Antenna arrays; Europe; Investments; Payloads; Power generation; Propulsion; Satellite broadcasting; TV;
