Title :
Applications of on-board processing to mobile satellite communications systems: the INMARSAT Standard-C example
Author :
Milcz, W. ; Vernucci, A.
Author_Institution :
ANT Nachrichtentechnik, Backnang, West Germany
fDate :
28 Nov-1 Dec 1988
Abstract :
Discusses the applications of on-board processing (OBP) to mobile communications satellites, addressing in particular the INMARSAT Standard-C system. The authors briefly present the main characteristics of the Standard-C communications structure and review the possible future evolutions of the system. They describe a spot-beam architecture, based on OBP techniques and consistent with Standard-C specification. The onboard payload complexity is also assessed, using mass and power consumption figures. The overall tradeoff between performance and complexity is examined
Keywords :
mobile radio systems; satellite relay systems; INMARSAT Standard-C; mobile satellite communications systems; on-board processing; onboard payload complexity; spot-beam architecture; Artificial satellites; Energy consumption; Marine vehicles; Message service; Mobile communication; Payloads; Satellite communication; Satellite ground stations; Signal processing; Space vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Global Telecommunications Conference, 1988, and Exhibition. 'Communications for the Information Age.' Conference Record, GLOBECOM '88., IEEE
Conference_Location :
Hollywood, FL
DOI :
10.1109/GLOCOM.1988.26121
