The results of a NASA study on the design of the communications system for a space station RF communications system are reported. The system requirements, ground rules, and assumptions are detailed, together with the overall configuration, the relay satellite links, and the forward and return links. The operational modes are surveyed for voice and data transmission performances, as well as links to unmanned orbital transfer vehicles. Tradeoff studies are yet to be performed for system growth, video data compression, multiaccess communications, optical or conventional functioning, and the necessary antenna systems.
A communications system conceptual design for a low earth orbiting Manned Space Station
1982-01-01
Conference paper
No indication
English
Manned orbiting space stations
Engineering Index Backfile | 1965
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AIAA | 1964
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