Title :
The BSB satellite control system
Author :
Johnstone, R. ; Turner, S.B.
Author_Institution :
British Satellite Broadcasting Ltd., Chilworth, UK
Abstract :
An overview of the planning and implementation of the BSB satellite control system. A brief summary of the operating characteristics of the satellite is provided and the methodology to deliver the satellite to its orbital location and operate it over its life is discussed. The primary ground control system and its emergency backup are discussed
Keywords :
artificial satellites; direct broadcasting by satellite; ground support systems; satellite ground stations; telemetering systems; BSB satellite control system; DBS; emergency backup; implementation; orbital location; planning; primary ground control system;
Conference_Titel :
UK Direct Broadcast Satellite, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
