The service features of the OmniTRACS system developed by Omninet Communications Services of Los Angeles, California are described. This system is the first operational mobile Ku-band satellite communications system that provides two-way messaging and position determination and reporting services to mobile users on a nationwide basis. The system uses existing Ku-band satellites under a secondary international allocation for mobile satellite services.


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    Title :

    An overview of the OmniTRACS: The first operational mobile Ku-band satellite communications


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    Publication date :

    1988-05-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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