Title :
Communications for a space test range
Author :
Wolf, H. ; Kayne, J. ; Barberis, N.
Abstract :
The authors note that an enhancement of existing US test ranges is required to support experiments and tests of future military space systems. A typical Strategic Defense Initiative weapons test is analyzed to determine communication coverage requirements for a space test range. A geosynchronous relay satellite is found to satisfy these requirements, and an economical design based on an existing commercial spacecraft is described. It is concluded that the satellite as well as the associated ground segment could be expanded from a single spacecraft configuration to a network with global coverage on a pay-as-you-go basis.<>
Keywords :
aerospace test facilities; military systems; satellite relay systems; weapons; SDI; Strategic Defense Initiative weapons test; USA; communication coverage; geosynchronous relay satellite; ground segment; military space systems; space test range; spacecraft; Aerospace control; Aerospace testing; Communication system control; Geometry; Ground support; Military satellites; Relays; Space vehicles; System testing; Weapons;
Conference_Titel :
Military Communications Conference, 1988. MILCOM 88, Conference record. 21st Century Military Communications - What's Possible? 1988 IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/MILCOM.1988.13498
