Title :
The Multiple Satellite System--Low-Altitude Survivable Communications
Author :
Binder, Richard ; Perry, Dennis
Author_Institution :
M/A-COM Government Systems
Abstract :
The Multiple Satellite System (MSS) will consist of from 120 to 240 satellites orbiting at an altitude of approximately 740 km. The satellites will form a global packet switched network supporting thousands of earth terminals, providing survivable communications through the use of advanced link and network protocols. Highly flexible communications capabilities are achieved through the use of electronically steerable antennas, variable data rates, and onboard processing. The latter is also exploited to minimize costs associated with functions such as satellite attitude control and antenna pointing.
Keywords :
Artificial satellites; Communication switching; Costs; Downlink; Government; Packet switching; Protocols; Satellite antennas; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite ground stations;
Conference_Titel :
Military Communications Conference - Crisis Communications: The Promise and Reality, 1987. MILCOM 1987. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC, USA
DOI :
10.1109/MILCOM.1987.4795278
