Title :
Communications satellites: Looking to the 1980s: It will be a decade of new and exciting applications, lower costs, and more reliable service
Author :
Van Trees, H.L. ; Hoversten, E.V. ; McGarty, T.P.
Author_Institution :
Communications Satellite Corp., Clarksburg, MD, USA
Abstract :
Discusses the probable developments in communications satellites over the next decade. Lower costs, and more reliable service are expected with a range of new and exciting applications. Includes a list of references for further reading.
Keywords :
artificial satellites; satellite links; technological forecasting; communications satellites;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSPEC.1977.6501719