
1. Architecture of satellite communication systems
1.1 Terminology
Whatever its form, satellite communication has two essential components: a space segment and a ground segment.
The space segment consists of the satellite itself, with its radio transceivers and high-gain, wide-band antennas and amplifiers. If the link uses other satellites, the space segment is the link formed by the chain of satellites.
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Bibliography
Websites
Catalog of ITU-R BR publications and recommendations/reports :
https://www.itu.int/dms_pub/itu-s/opb/gen/S-GEN-CAT.OL-2017-PDF-E.pdf UIT-R
Master International Frequency Register (MIFR)
...Standards
- Space systems – Space debris mitigation requirements. - ISO 24113 - 2011
- Space systems – Disposal of satellites operating at geosynchronous altitude. - ISO 26872 - 2010
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