Tactical applications of defense microspace communications

Author

Bonometti, Robert J.

Author_Institution

Defense Adv. Res. Projects Agency, Arlington, VA, USA

fYear

1992

fDate

28-30 Apr 1992

Firstpage

203

Abstract

The author examines recent initiatives at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in the area of advanced space communications technologies and the role and utility of small satellites in supporting defense satellite communications needs. In particular, recent demonstrations of small satellites for tactical support applications are summarized. After a brief overview of the overall Advanced Space Technology Program, the author discusses the MACSAT (Multiple Access Communications Satellites) system and the Microsat system

Keywords

military systems; multi-access systems; satellite relay systems; Advanced Space Technology Program; Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency; MACSAT; Microsat system; Multiple Access Communications Satellites; defense microspace communications; defense satellite communications; satellites; tactical support applications; Aerospace electronics; Artificial satellites; Communication system control; Material storage; Microcomputers; Microelectronics; Payloads; Satellite broadcasting; Space missions; Space technology;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Tactical Communications Conference, 1992. Vol. 1 Tactical Communications: Technology in Transition., Proceedings of the

Conference_Location

Fort Wayne, IN

Print_ISBN

0-7803-0745-3

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/TCC.1992.247144

Filename

247144