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The Computer Journal 1963 5(4):308-312; doi:10.1093/comjnl/5.4.308
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Satellite communications

K. W. Pearson

Standard Telecommunications Laboratories Ltd., Ware, Herts., UK

The paper gives a short non-technical description of satellite communication systems. It explains the need to supplement existing methods of long-distance communication, and describes the types of satellite systems envisaged. The number of satellites required, and their heights, are discussed. A brief reference is made to the effects of the time-delay associated with satellites in high orbits. Ground station aerial design and low-noise receiver techniques are mentioned. The type of equipment used in a satellite is described. The results of the Telstar experiments are quoted, and an indication is given of the future programme of satellite communications.


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