Advanced Communications Technology Satellite (ACTS)
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Gedney, Richard T.↗
Engineering topics
Wright, David L.
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Advanced Communications Technology Satellite (ACTS) and potential system applications
A description of the advanced communications technology satellite (ACTS) system is given with special emphasis on the communication characteristics. Potential satellite communications scenarios, including future operational ACTS-like satellite systems, are discussed. The description of the ACTS system updates previously published ACTS system references. Detailed information on items such as experimental ground stations is presented. The potential services can be generically described as voice, video, and data services. The implementation of these services on future operational ACTS-like systems can lead to unique quality, flexibility, and capacity characteristics at lower service costs. The specific service applications that could be supported range from low to high data rates and include both domestic and international applications.
Wright, David L.↗
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.↗