The performance requirements, the main parameters, and the configuration of the MSAT spacecraft are reviewed. The major features of the communications subsystem are discussed in some detail. Key technology items include the L-band Radio Frequency (RF) power amplifier which must operate with a high DC to RF power efficiency and generate low intermodulation when loaded with multi-carrier signals; and the large diameter deployable L-band antenna. The development status and expected performance of these spacecraft components is examined.
Space segment configuration of the Canadian mobile satellite system
1990-01-01
Conference paper
No indication
English
Canadian Mobile Satellite System
NTIS | 1992
|The American Mobile Satellite Corporation space segment
AIAA | 1992
|The Canadian mobile satellite system
British Library Online Contents | 1992
|