THE COMPLETE SHIPBOARD SATELLITE TERMINAL

This paper discusses the pre-design studies of a commercial satellite communications system relating to present and future generation satellites, terminal specifications and features, safety and distress capability, position fixing and worldwide service problems. Trade-off studies leading to maximum reliability consistent with cost and operation are covered in some detail. These studies have resulted in the design and prototyping of a unique shipboard terminal to be manufactured in 1974 for use with the MARISAT and succeeding satellites. The specifications, features, operation, and installation problems of this terminal are fully discussed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the RTCM Assembly Meeting, St. Petersburg, Fla., April 1-3, 1974, with the Propeller Club of the United States. Vol. 1, Papes A-F, Maritime Electronics. Vol. 2, Papers G-N, Maritime Satellite Systems and Maritime Navigation. Vol. 3, Papers O-T, Maritime Telecommunication Trends. Vol. 4, Papers 0A-0I, Maritime Transponders and Collision Avoidance Systems. Sold as a complete 4 volume set for $15.00.
• Corporate Authors:

  Radio Technical Commission for Marine Services

  /Federal Communications Commission
  Washington, DC  United States  20554
• Authors:
  • Kelly, T J
• Publication Date: 1974-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 1-8
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Radio Technical Commission for Marine Services
  • Volume: 2
  • Publisher: Radio Technical Commission for Marine Services

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Artificial satellites; Navigational satellites; Satellite communication; Satellite navigation systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Satellite systems
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00057078
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Radio Technical Commission for Marine Services
• Report/Paper Numbers: Symposium Papers H
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 16 1974 12:00AM