A geostationary platform concept with a proliferation of low-cost earth stations is discussed. Candidate platform concepts, servicing, life, and Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) options are considered. A Life Cycle Costing model is used to select the minimum cost concept meeting program criteria. It is concluded that the geostationary platform concept is a practical and economical approach to providing expanding communication services within the limitations imposed by the available frequency spectrum and orbital arc.
Developing the concept of a geostationary platform
Communications Satellite Systems Conference ; 1980 ; Orlando, FL
1980-01-01
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Developing the concept of a geostationary platform
AIAA | 1980
|Design concept of geostationary platform
AIAA | 1978
|Design concept of geostationary platform
NTRS | 1978
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