Tracking and Data Relay Satellites

1 May 1970

journal article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems

Vol. AES-6 (3) , 276-289
https://doi.org/10.1109/taes.1970.310026

Abstract

A discussion of tracking and data relay satellites is presented, including the TDRS concept of employing geostationary spacecraft to command, track, and relay data from multiple orbiting satellites to central ground stations. Benefits include economic advantages and improved service. A system design and spacecraft descriptions are included.

Keywords

RELAYS
SPACE VEHICLES
NASA
SATELLITE GROUND STATIONS
SPACE TECHNOLOGY
ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES
FREQUENCY
BANDWIDTH
POWER SYSTEM RELIABILITY
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

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