Title :
Measurement of satellite communication parameters-transponder measurements
Author :
Johannsen, Klaus G.
Author_Institution :
Hughes Aircraft Co., Los Angeles, CA, USA
fDate :
3/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Measurement procedures and instrumentation for the in-orbit measurement of satellite communication parameters are presented. The measurement procedures are described by equations in which the unknown parameter is expressed by measurable or calculable quantities. The measurement error is evaluated on the basis of the parameter equation and component error estimates. The error estimate is considered useful for purposes of verifying the satellite design and for settling contractual arguments, should they arise
Keywords :
aerospace test facilities; artificial satellites; electric variables measurement; measurement errors; measurement systems; satellite relay systems; transponders; component error estimates; contracts; equations; frequency response; in-orbit measurement; measurement error; parameter equation; radiated power; satellite communication parameters; satellite design; saturation power flux; small signal gain; transponder measurements; Antenna measurements; Artificial satellites; Equations; Extraterrestrial measurements; Position measurement; Satellite antennas; Satellite communication; Space vehicles; Testing; Transponders;
Journal_Title :
Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on
