Title :
Survivable communication concept via multiple low Earth-orbiting satellites
Author_Institution :
Fairchild Space Co., Germantown, MD, USA
fDate :
11/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An overview of a reliable cross-link communication system using multiple low-Earth-orbit satellites is presented, covering the overall network concept, data packet routing, communication techniques including antenna subsystems, communication parameter tradeoffs, signal processing, and the overall radio design concept definition. The critical issue addressed is the maximum cross-link distance coverage obtained under stressed conditions by utilizing an optimal coding technique for a given prime power of the satellite
Keywords :
data communication systems; satellite links; satellite relay systems; signal processing; antenna subsystems; cross-link communication; data packet routing; maximum cross-link distance coverage; multiple low Earth-orbiting satellites; multiple low-Earth-orbit satellites; optimal coding; radio design; satellite relay systems; signal processing; survivable communication; Artificial satellites; Bit error rate; Communication switching; Concatenated codes; Routing; Satellite antennas; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite ground stations; Symmetric matrices; Throughput;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on