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.


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    Title :

    Developing the concept of a geostationary platform


    Contributors:
    Carey, W. T. (author) / Bowman, R. M. (author) / Stone, G. R. (author)

    Conference:

    Communications Satellite Systems Conference ; 1980 ; Orlando, FL


    Publication date :

    1980-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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