The European data relay system: present concept and future evolution

Author

Berretta, Giuliano ; de Agostini, A. ; Dickinson, Antony

Author_Institution

Directorate of Telecommun., ESA, Paris, France

Volume

78

Issue

7

fYear

1990

fDate

7/1/1990 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1152

Lastpage

1164

Abstract

After briefly reviewing the users´ requirements and the results of traffic scenario simulations needed to size the system, the design of the European data relay system (DRS) (ground and space segment) is presented in detail. The interrelationship with the other data relay systems (NASA´s tracking and data relay satellite system (TDRSS) And the Japanese data relay and tracking satellite system (DRTSS)) is discussed together with the current status of systems interoperability. The evolution of DRS into a second generation, foreseen for operation at the beginning of next century, is outlined in terms of user scenario, improved spacecraft and system configurations, and technology developments needed

Keywords

data communication systems; digital radio systems; satellite relay systems; DRS; DRTSS; European data relay system; LEO spacecraft communications; TDRSS; geostationary satellites; satellite system; systems interoperability; traffic scenario simulations; Laboratories; Low earth orbit satellites; Power system relaying; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency amplifiers; Relays; Satellite broadcasting; Space exploration; Space technology; Space vehicles;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Proceedings of the IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9219

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/5.56929

Filename

56929