The Space Shuttle has many communications systems which are used throughout a typical mission. Given that the radio spectrum has become increasingly congested, the ability to hear extremely weak signals requires greater receiver sensitivity. Dryden Flight Research Center approached Angle Linear, a manufacturer of linear radio frequency products and peripherals for communications, to solve the problem. The solution was a receiving preamplifier specially crafted for NASA. Communications with the Space Shuttle are now more reliable,with Dryden being able to also support local missions without purchasing additional equipment. The work has carried over into the Mir Space Station communication support effort and is under evaluation by other NASA centers. The company's preamplifier line was greatly expanded to cover a broader range of frequencies, providing the same sensational improvement to other areas of communication including business, government, trucking, land mobile, cellular and broadcast.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Improving Communications Systems


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1997-01-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





    Improving airport communications

    Emerald Group Publishing | 1973


    IMPROVING SUBMARINE COMMUNICATIONS AUTOMATION

    Brawner, M. / Kurak, S. | British Library Online Contents | 2005



    Improving radio communications in Switzerland

    Rockrohr, Christian | IuD Bahn | 1997