An overview of NASA's Thin Route satellite telecommunication project is presented. Thin Route employs applications technology satellites (ATS) in place of more costly commercial multi- transponder telecommunications satellites. This system allows remote and underdeveloped areas to communicate with the outside world for purposes of obtaining medical assistance among other things. The system represents a substantial cost saving over commercial systems.


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    Title :

    Communications


    Contributors:
    Hathorn, S. (author)


    Publication date :

    1985-04-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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