In addition to the advantages generally associated with orbital platforms, such as improved reliability, economies of scale, simple connectivity of elements, reduced tracking demands and the restraint of orbital object population growth, geostationary platforms yield: (1) continuous access by fixed ground antennas for communications services; (2) continuous monitoring of phenomena over chosen regions of the earth's surface; (3) a preferred location for many solar-terrestrial physics experiments. The geostationary platform also offers a low-risk and economical solution to the impending saturation of the orbital arc/frequency spectrum, maximizing the capacity of individual slots and increasing the utility of the entire arc. It also allows the use of many small, simple and inexpensive earth stations through complexity inversion and high power per beam. Block diagram and operational flowcharts are provided.


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    Title :

    Geostationary multipurpose platforms


    Contributors:
    Bekey, I. (author) / Bowman, R. M. (author)

    Conference:

    International Astronautical Congress


    Publication date :

    1981-09-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Geostationary communications platforms

    Brown, J.V. / Barberis, N.J. | Tema Archive | 1985





    Space platforms / MBB Raumfahrt ; Bd. 1: Multipurpose geosynchronous communication platforms : [Abschlußbericht]

    Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm GmbH, Unternehmensbereich Raumfahrt, Ottobrunn | TIBKAT | 1981