A LES-5 BEACON RECEIVER

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Abstract:

A functional description of a communications satellite beacon receiver is presented. The system, designed primarily for LES-56, is capable of reliable unattended operation, and provides a frequency and time reference for fixed and highly mobile satellite communications terminals. Theoretical and experimental data are given, with particular emphasis on automatic acquisition and tracking of the satellite beacon signal at low signal-to-noise-density ratios under adverse channel conditions.

Author(s):
Seay, T. S. ; Huntoon, A. H.
Author Organization(s):
MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB
Descriptive Note:
Technical note
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0692437
Pagination:
0076

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TN-1969-27, ESD-TR-69-76
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF 19(628)-5167
Project Number(s):
AF-649L
Monitor Series:
TR-69-76, ESD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.3_Maintain
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*COMMUNICATION SATELLITES, *RADIO RECEIVERS, RADIO BEACONS, RELIABILITY(ELECTRONICS), SYNCHRONIZATION(ELECTRONICS), TELEMETER SYSTEMS, TIME SIGNALS, TRACKING, ULTRAHIGH FREQUENCY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Unmanned Spacecraft, Radio Communications
Keyword(s):
*COMMUNICATION TERMINALS, LES 5 SATELLITE, LES 6 SATELLITE
Report Date:
1969 May 01