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FIGURE 2.25A simple block diagram <strong>of</strong> a frequency translator.down converter. In the case <strong>of</strong> communication satellites, the mixer converts thehigher-frequency uplink signal to the lower-frequency downlink signal. Alocal oscillator is a stable frequency source similar to quartz crystal.In general, onboard processing <strong>of</strong>fers a flexible message routing systemwhen various messages have specific destinations <strong>and</strong>, importantly, it also<strong>of</strong>fers improved protection against jamming in the military system.2.10 SUMMARYCommunication satellites have evolved from a radio repeater in space toencompass onboard signal processing with switched-beam technology. Thischapter has dealt with technical fundamentals for satellite communicationservices, which do not change as rapidly as technology. The material coveredprovides tools necessary for the calculation <strong>of</strong> basic orbit characteristics suchas period, dwell time, coverage area; antenna systems such as type, size,beamwidth, aperture-frequency product; <strong>and</strong> power system design. The systembuilding blocks comprising a satellite transponder <strong>and</strong> system design procedureshave also been addressed.REFERENCES1. Schulz, J.P. (1995). Little LEOs <strong>and</strong> their launchers, Comm. Law Conspectus, 3,185–186.2. Clarke, A.C. (1945). Extra-terrestrial relays, Wireless World.3. Campbell, D. (2000). Veil drawn around base’s role, The Sunday Age <strong>of</strong> 23 July.Copyright © 2002 by Marcel Dekker, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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