Title :
Emulating a space relay based system for satellite command and control using the NASA ACTS satellite and VSATs
Author :
Chethik, Frank ; Reichner, Albert ; Larson, Trent
Author_Institution :
Loral Space and Range Syst., Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Abstract :
The paper describes the operational concept of a demonstration of a system for emulating satellite cross link communications for command and control operations. As a possible future implementation of the USAF Satellite Control Network (AFSCN), connectivity to low Earth orbiting (LEO) satellites may in the future be accomplished through synchronous relay satellites and not through the current terrestrial remote tracking station network. The space-based architecture studies, and the development of a demonstration system are both sponsored by the USAF
Keywords :
artificial satellites; attitude control; command and control systems; satellite ground stations; satellite relay systems; ACTS; AFSCN; LEO satellites; USAF Satellite Control Network; VSAT; low Earth orbiting satellites; satellite command and control; satellite cross link communications; space relay based system; space-based architecture studies; synchronous relay satellite; Artificial satellites; Broadband antennas; Command and control systems; Control systems; Costs; Emulation; Geometry; Low earth orbit satellites; NASA; Relays;
Conference_Titel :
Telesystems Conference, 1994. Conference Proceedings., 1994 IEEE National
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1869-2
DOI :
10.1109/NTC.1994.316666
