The authors present an Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle space station communications systems design approach which is intended to satisfy the stringent link requirements. The operational scenario, system configuration, signal design, antenna system management, and link performance analysis are discussed in detail. It is shown that the return link can transmit up to 21.6 Mb/s and maintain at least a 3-dB link margin through proper power and antenna management control at a maximum distance of 37 km. It is suggested that the proposed system, which is compatible with the space station multiple-access system, can be a model for other space station interoperating elements or users to save the development cost and reduce the technical and schedule risks.
Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle space station communications design
GLOBECOM ''88 - IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference and Exhibition ; 1988 ; Hollywood, FL, United States
1988-01-01
Conference paper
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English
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