Location
Cocoa Beach, FL
Start Date
7-3-1966 8:00 AM
Description
The era of communications systems utilizing passive satellites was inaugurated by the launch of Echo I in 1960. This was followed by Echo II in 1964. These preliminary experiments have proven system feasibility and indicated deficiencies of the satellite materials and configurations. Echo III will be launched in the spring of 1966 to test the latest available materials.
This paper outlines the history of the passive satellite communications experiments to date and offers solutions to the deficiencies that have been indicated. The solutions include a preview of studies of new materials and satellite configurations. Communications system capability utilizing the proposed satellites is detailed for conventional and specialized networks.
Communications System Utilizing Passive Satellites
Cocoa Beach, FL
The era of communications systems utilizing passive satellites was inaugurated by the launch of Echo I in 1960. This was followed by Echo II in 1964. These preliminary experiments have proven system feasibility and indicated deficiencies of the satellite materials and configurations. Echo III will be launched in the spring of 1966 to test the latest available materials.
This paper outlines the history of the passive satellite communications experiments to date and offers solutions to the deficiencies that have been indicated. The solutions include a preview of studies of new materials and satellite configurations. Communications system capability utilizing the proposed satellites is detailed for conventional and specialized networks.
