DocumentCode
1623610
Title
The Globalstar satellite cellular communication system: design and status
Author
Dietrich, Fred J.
Author_Institution
Globalstar L.P., San Jose, CA, USA
fYear
1997
Firstpage
180
Lastpage
186
Abstract
The Globalstar cellular communication satellite system is described, including its use of code division multiple access (CDMA) as the basic modulation scheme. Use of diversity for signal quality, as well as power control, are illustrated. Complex phased arrays on the satellite are also discussed
Keywords
antenna phased arrays; cellular radio; code division multiple access; diversity reception; land mobile radio; microwave antenna arrays; mobile satellite communication; modulation; power control; satellite antennas; telecommunication control; 1.6 to 7 GHz; CDMA; Globalstar satellite cellular communication system; code division multiple access; complex phased arrays; design; diversity; modulation scheme; power control; signal quality; status; Artificial satellites; Circuits; Downlink; Frequency conversion; Modulation coding; Multiaccess communication; Phased arrays; Power control; Satellite ground stations; Telephony;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Wescon/97. Conference Proceedings
Conference_Location
Santa Clara, CA
ISSN
1095-791X
Print_ISBN
0-7803-4303-4
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/WESCON.1997.632335
Filename
632335
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