The Challenge of 21st Century Satellite Communications: INTELSAT Enters the Second Millenium

Author

Pelton, J. ; Wu, William W.

Author_Institution

INTELSAT, Washington, D.C., USA

Volume

5

Issue

4

fYear

1987

fDate

5/1/1987 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

571

Lastpage

591

Abstract

This paper addresses the issues concerning the future of satellite communication, which will be influenced by the advancement of fiber optical cables, the proliferation of $C$ - and $Ku$ -band satellites, the standardization of ISDN, the requirements for new and low cost services, the economic disparity among countries, the extent of institutional policy changes, as well as technological breakthroughs. The factors will dictate and shape, both internationally and domestically, the directions of future satellite communications. In addition, the following subjects are discussed: $\\bullet$ service and traffic projections $\\bullet$ access strategies $\\bullet$ modulation alternatives $\\bullet$ satellite switching and on-board processing $\\bullet$ phase array antennas $\\bullet$ low-altitude orbit options $\\bullet$ satellite lifetime extension.

Keywords

Bibliographies; Communication system planning; Satellite communications; Technology forecasting; Artificial satellites; Communication cables; Costs; ISDN; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Phased arrays; Satellite communication; Shape; Standardization;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Selected Areas in Communications, IEEE Journal on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0733-8716

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/JSAC.1987.1146580

Filename

1146580