The general measurement methods used, and results obtained, during RF in-orbit testing of the INTELSAT-K satellite communications payload (antennas and transponders) and telemetry, command, and ranging (TC&R) subsystems are described. All repeaters, antennas, and TC&R subsystems performed within specifications. Additional antenna tests conducted to measure the contours of the European beam within the fringe areas of the main beam are discussed, and INTELSAT's operational support provisions to ensure proper beam connectivity changes on an as-needed basis, as requested by some customers, are explained.


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    Title :

    INTELSAT-K transponder in-orbit tests and operational considerations


    Additional title:

    Weltraumtests von INTELSAT-K-Antwortsendern und Bemerkungen zur Bedienung


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Comsat Technical Review ; 24 , 1-2 ; 65-78


    Publication date :

    1995


    Size :

    14 Seiten, 3 Quellen



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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