Title :
The INTELSAT satellite communications network
Author :
Bargellini, P.L.
Author_Institution :
COMSAT Laboratories, Clarksburg, MD, USA
fDate :
11/1/1974 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Discusses the historical development of the International Satellite Organisation (INTELSAT), its organisation and future developments. Outlines the operating formats of INTELSAT IV, the communications capacity and optimum terminal size. Discusses future programs leading to greater communications capacity. Presents a table comparing anticipated characteristics of a 1980 communication satellite with INTELSAT IV characteristics.
Keywords :
satellite relay systems; INTELSAT; communications capacity; future programs; historical development; operating formats; optimum terminal size; organisation; satellite communications networks; satellite relay systems; Artificial satellites; Microwave communication; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite communication; Satellite ground stations; TV; Telephony;
Journal_Title :
Communications Society
DOI :
10.1109/MCOMD.1974.1088873
