Title :
Commercial satellite communications experience
Author :
Martin, E.J. ; McKee, W.S.
Author_Institution :
Communications Satellite Corporation
fDate :
7/1/1967 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The operational Intelsat I (Early Bird) and Intelsat II satellites and associated earth stations that comprise the present commercial satellite communications system provide a capacity of close to 720 voice circuits between major earth stations. All but a limited portion of the inhabited globe is now within the line of sight of a commercial satellite relay. In addition, it is expected that by 1968, with the operation of Intelsat III, a truly global international satellite communications system will exist.
Keywords :
Artificial satellites; Birds; Circuits; Milling machines; Oceans; Relays; Satellite communication; Satellite ground stations; Space stations; Space vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSPEC.1967.5215854
