International work carried out in this field is presented. The space segment of the International Maritime Satellite (INMARSAT) organization is described. Eight geostationary satellites are in service for the main three oceanic regions. Spot beam satellites are to be used at the end of the nineties. The ground segment measures the liaison between satellites and the international telecommunication network. Satellite communication antennas are presented. Satellite navigation systems, GPS (Global Positioning System) for the U.S. and GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) for the USSR are reported.


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    Title :

    Utilisation des Satellites Par l'Aviation Civile (Satellite Utilization by Civil Aviation)


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    Publication date :

    1989


    Size :

    38 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English