Title :
Domestic satellite services and applications
Author :
Wakefield, Julian
Author_Institution :
Contel ASC, Rockville, MD, USA
Abstract :
The advantages and disadvantages of satellite transmission systems relative to terrestrial transmission systems are discussed as a basis for projecting future applications. Satellite advantages include point-to-multipoint and multipoint-to-point coverage, and flexibility. Disadvantages include voice and data communications delays. Some of the misconceptions regarding the quality of voice and data over satellite channels are clarified. Potential applications of satellite technology to future telecommunications networks, such as ISDN are described
Keywords :
ISDN; satellite relay systems; ISDN; delays; domestic satellite services; flexibility; multipoint-to-point coverage; point-to-multipoint; satellite technology; satellite transmission systems; Artificial satellites; Circuits; Multimedia communication; Receiving antennas; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite ground stations; TV broadcasting; Telecommunications; Time division multiple access; Videoconference;
Conference_Titel :
Electronics and Aerospace Conference, 1988. How will Space and Terrestrial Systems Share the Future? Conference Proceedings, IEEE EASCON '88, 21st Annual
Conference_Location :
Arlington, VA
DOI :
10.1109/EASCON.1988.11217
