This contribution reports on various aspects of the test and implementation of the new worldwide aeronautical satellite system. The system will be implemented in 1990 following several years of system design and equipment development. The full range of services and equipment will not be available immediately, but rather there will be a progressive phase-in over the first two years of service. Data services using low gain aircraft antennas are planned to be introduced first. Voice service, requiring high gain antennas is expected to begin on a full scale basis about May/June 1990. This contribution explains Inmarsat's approach to testing and authorization of equipment intended to make use of its satellites in this evolving situation. The approach is designed to permit progressive implementation of services while avoiding the need for large scale retrofitting of equipment which has already been introduced into service.


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    Title :

    Aeronautical Satellite System Test and Implementation


    Contributors:
    K. Smith (author)

    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    1 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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