Title: Frequency Management for Satellite Communications
Abstract: In view of the rather special aspect of interference associated with satellite communications, the problem of proper frequency management in this field assumes far greater importance. The question of efficient utilization of radio frequency bands allocated for ‘fixed satellite service’ is intricately linked with that of efficient utilization of ‘geostationary satellite orbit’.The paper traces the existing ITU provisions towards ensuring an orderly use of the radio frequency spectrum for satellite communications and discusses the key elements involved in proper frequency management and efficient utilization of concerned frequency bands. Towards this, the paper proposes a minimal homogeneity constraint of arranging the carriers in uniform fashion, in all networks, according to their power spectral densities, in addition to advocating an increased interference allowance and tightening of other system characteristics enabling frequency reuse. The paper then discusses different frequency management related tasks in the planning and operations of a domestic satellite system with particular reference to INSAT-1.
Publication Year: 1982
Publication Date: 1982-12-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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