This study examines the potential use of satellites to augment the telecommunications infrastructure of developing countries with advanced satellites. The study investigated the potential market for using satellites in developing countries, the role of satellites in national information infractructures (NII), the technical feasibility of augmenting NIIs with satellites, and a nation's financial conditions necessary for procuring satellite systems. In addition, the study examined several technical areas including onboard processing, intersatellite links, frequency of operation, multibeam and active antennas, and advanced satellite technologies. The marketing portion of this study focused on three case studies: China, Brazil, and Mexico. These cases represent countries in various stages of telecommunication infrastructure development. The study concludes by defining the needs of developing countries for satellites and recommends steps that both industry and NASA can take to improve the competitiveness of U.S. satellite manufacturing.


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    Title :

    Space-Based Communications Infrastructure for Developing Countries


    Contributors:
    K. Barker (author) / C. Barnes (author) / K. M. Price (author)

    Publication date :

    1995


    Size :

    215 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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