Advanced Communications Technology Satellite (ACTS)
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Gedney, Richard T.↗
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Stern, Alan L.
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Spacecraft designs for VSAT networks
Results are presented from a study to determine the commercial applications of the technology developed for ACTS. Two systems are discussed: point-to-point transmission of T1 (1.544 Mb/s) data channels using Very Small Aperature Terminals, and point-to-point transmission of single channel per carrier data from extremely small ground terminals. Satellite communications systems designed for each of these applications are described.
Stern, Alan L.↗