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An assessment of the status and trends in satellite communications 1986-2000: An information document prepared for the Communications Subcommittee of the Space Applications Advisory CommitteeThis is a response to a Space Applications Advisory Committee (SAAC) request for information about the status and trends in satellite communications, to be used to support efforts to conceive and recommend long range goals for NASA communications activities. Included in this document are assessments of: (1) the outlook for satellite communications, including current applications, potential future applications, and impact of the changing environment such as optical fiber networks, the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) standard, and the rapidly growing market for Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT); (2) the restrictions imposed by our limited spectrum resource; and (3) technology needs indicated by future trends. Potential future systems discussed include: large powerful satellites for providing personal communications; VSAT compatible satellites with onboard switching and having voice capability; large satellites which offer a pervasive T1 network service (primarily for video-phone); and large geostationary communications facilities which support common use by several carriers. Also, discussion is included of NASA particular needs and possible future systems. Based on the mentioned system concepts, specific technology recommendations are provided for the time frames of now - 1993, 1994 - 2000, and 2000 - 2010.
Document ID
19870004167
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Poley, W. A.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Stevens, G. H.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Stevenson, S. M.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Lekan, J.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Arth, C. H.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Hollansworth, J. E.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Miller, E. F.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1986
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Report/Patent Number
E-3270
NASA-TM-88867
NAS 1.15:88867
Accession Number
87N13600
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 650-60-26
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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