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TABLE OF CONTENTSiPage INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................. xxiiiCHAPTER 1 General...................................................................................................................... 11.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................... 11.2 Historical background....................................................................................................... 21.3 Definition of satellite services ............................................................................................ 21.3.1 Fixed-satellite services FSS ........................................................................................ 21.3.2 Other satellite services................................................................................................ 51.4 Characteristics and services .............................................................................................. 81.4.1 Main components of a communication satellite system............................................... 81.4.1.1 The space segment ....................................................................................... 81.4.1.2 The earth segment ........................................................................................ 111.4.2 Frequency bands......................................................................................................... 111.4.3 Different types of system............................................................................................ 131.4.3.1 Global coverage systems .............................................................................. 131.4.3.2 Regional and national systems ...................................................................... 131.4.4 Basic characteristics of satellite telecommunications................................................... 151.4.4.1 Coverage...................................................................................................... 151.4.4.2 Multiple access............................................................................................. 161.4.4.3 Distribution.................................................................................................. 181.4.4.4 Frequency reuse and bandwidth utilization ................................................... 181.4.4.5 Propagation delay......................................................................................... 201.4.4.6 Flexibility and availability............................................................................ 211.4.5 Range of services provided......................................................................................... 221.4.5.1 Telephony, fax, etc., services........................................................................ 231.4.5.2 Television/video and audio services.............................................................. 241.4.5.3 Data transmissions and business services ...................................................... 261.4.5.4 Integrated services digital network (ISDN) services ...................................... 281.4.5.5 Emergency communication services ............................................................. 291.4.5.6 Cable restoration services ............................................................................. 301.5 Regulatory considerations and system planning............................................................... 301.5.1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 301.5.2 Global regulations considerations ............................................................................... 311.5.2.1 Existing satellite systems .............................................................................. 321.5.2.2 New satellite systems ................................................................................... 341.5.3 Implementation of new systems .................................................................................. 351.5.3.1 Preliminary techno-economic studies............................................................ 361.5.3.2 Initial planning ............................................................................................. 361.5.3.3 Detailed planning ......................................................................................... 371.5.3.4 Installation ................................................................................................... 381.5.3.5 Operation and maintenance .......................................................................... 39 3. iiPage CHAPTER 2 Some basic technical issues....................................................................................... 412.1 Characteristics of a satellite link....................................................................................... 412.1.1 The basic satellite link................................................................................................ 412.1.2 Basic characteristics of an antenna.............................................................................. 432.1.2.1 Antenna gain definition ................................................................................ 432.1.2.2 Antenna effective aperture and gain.............................................................. 442.1.3 Power radiated and received by an antenna ................................................................. 462.1.3.1 Power flux-density, equivalent isotropically radiated power and free-spaceattenuation.......................................................................................... 462.1.3.2 Additional losses .......................................................................................... 492.1.4 Noise power received on the link................................................................................ 492.1.4.1 Noise temperature ........................................................................................ 492.1.4.2 Noise temperature of a receiver .................................................................... 502.1.4.3 Noise temperature of an antenna................................................................... 502.1.4.4 Noise temperature of a receiving system....................................................... 522.1.4.5 Figure of merit of a receiving station ............................................................ 532.1.5 Non-linear effects in power amplifiers ........................................................................ 542.1.5.1 General ........................................................................................................ 542.1.5.2 Intermodulation............................................................................................ 552.1.5.3 Non-linear effects in digital transmission...................................................... 572.2 Quality and availability ..................................................................................................... 582.2.1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 582.2.2 Quality of Service (QoS) ............................................................................................ 602.2.3 ITU-R and ITU-T recommendations........................................................................... 612.2.3.1 Availability objectives.................................................................................. 612.2.3.2 Quality objectives, analogue transmission..................................................... 622.2.3.3 Quality objectives, digital transmission......................................................... 64iii) SDH satellite transmission.......................................................................................... 67iv) ATM satellite transmission......................................................................................... 682.2.4 Satellite operator standards......................................................................................... 682.2.5 Private corporate network operator performance requirements .................................... 692.3 Link calculations................................................................................................................ 712.3.1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 712.3.2 Uplink (C/N0)u............................................................................................................ 722.3.3 Downlink (C/N0)d ....................................................................................................... 732.3.4 Link budget for a transparent transponder ................................................................... 742.3.4.1 Combined uplink and downlink (C/N0)ud ...................................................... 742.3.4.2 Other noise contributions to the link budget.................................................. 752.3.4.3 Total link budget (C/N0)total ........................................................................ 762.3.4.4 Atmospheric losses....................................................................................... 782.3.4.5 Remarks....................................................................................................... 782.3.4.6 Conclusions ................................................................................................. 792.3.5 Link budget for a regenerative transponder ................................................................. 80 4. iiiPage 2.4 Earth coverage and frequency reuse................................................................................. 812.4.1 Earth coverage by a geostationary satellite.................................................................. 812.4.1.1 Elevation angle from the Earth ..................................................................... 812.4.1.2 Types of earth coverages and of satellite antenna beams ............................... 852.4.2 Earth coverage by a non-geostationary satellite........................................................... 932.4.3 Frequency reuse ......................................................................................................... 942.4.3.1 Spatial isolation frequency reuse................................................................... 952.4.3.2 Polarization discrimination frequency reuse.................................................. 962.4.3.3 Common application of both methods of frequency reuse ............................. 972.4.3.4 Application of frequency reuse in non-geostationary satellite systems........... 982.5 Other topics in orbit/spectrum utilization......................................................................... 992.5.1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 992.5.2 Modulation and coding techniques.............................................................................. 992.5.3 Intersystem interference and orbit utilization .............................................................. 1002.5.4 On-board signal processing......................................................................................... 1022.5.5 Homogeneity between networks ................................................................................. 102APPENDIX 2.1 Antenna radiation diagrams and polarization..................................................... 103AP2.1-1 Radiation diagrams and beamwidths...................................................................... 103AP2.1-2 Nomogram for antennas with circular aperture ...................................................... 106AP2.1-2.1 General .................................................................................................... 106AP2.1-2.2 Typical applications ................................................................................. 106AP2.1-3 Antenna side lobes ................................................................................................ 109AP2.1-4 Polarization........................................................................................................... 109CHAPTER 3 Baseband signal processing and multiplexing.......................................................... 1153.1 General............................................................................................................................... 1153.2 Baseband signal processing analogue............................................................................. 1163.2.1 Voice and audio.......................................................................................................... 1163.2.1.1 Channel-by-channel syllabic companding..................................................... 1163.2.1.2 Voice carrier activation ................................................................................ 1183.2.2 Video and TV............................................................................................................. 1193.2.2.1 Composite analogue TV signal ..................................................................... 1193.2.2.2 MAC TV signal............................................................................................ 1193.2.3 Energy dispersal ......................................................................................................... 1213.2.3.1 Introduction.................................................................................................. 1213.2.3.2 Energy dispersal for analogue systems.......................................................... 1213.3 Baseband signal processing digital ................................................................................. 1223.3.1 PCM, ADPCM........................................................................................................... 1223.3.1.1 Pulse code modulation (PCM) ...................................................................... 1223.3.1.2 Delta modulation (DM) ................................................................................ 1263.3.1.3 Differential pulse code modulation (DPCM)................................................. 1263.3.1.4 Pulse code modulation and adaptive differential coding at 32 kbit/s(ADPCM) .................................................................................................... 1263.3.2 Voice low rate encoding (LRE) [Ref. 3-4] .................................................................. 1323.3.3 Data transmission [Ref. 3-1 and 3-2]........................................................................... 133 5. ivPage 3.3.4 Video and TV signal................................................................................................... 1353.3.5 Error control coding ................................................................................................... 1373.3.5.1 Introduction to channel coding ..................................................................... 1373.3.5.2 The two basic error control coding techniques .............................................. 1393.3.5.3 FEC (forward error correction) ..................................................................... 1403.3.5.4 Performance of error correcting coding techniques ....................................... 1413.3.5.5 Typical parameters of error correcting techniques......................................... 1433.3.5.6 Error correcting coding in existing satellite transmission systems ................. 1443.3.5.7 System design with error correcting coding .................................................. 1453.3.6 Encryption ................................................................................................................. 1463.3.7 Other signal processing techniques ............................................................................. 1473.3.7.1 Speech interpolation..................................................................................... 1473.3.7.2 Digital circuit multiplication equipment (DCME) ......................................... 1473.3.7.3 Energy dispersal for digital systems (scrambling) ......................................... 1483.4 Multiplexing analogue .................................................................................................... 1513.5 Multiplexing digital ........................................................................................................ 1533.5.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 1533.5.2 Plesiochronous digital hierarchy (PDH) [Ref. 3-1]...................................................... 1533.5.3 The synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH) [Ref. 3-1 and 3-7] ...................................... 1563.5.3.1 General considerations ................................................................................. 1563.5.3.2 Transmission rate levels ............................................................................... 1573.5.3.3 Definitions of the frame structure and related elements ................................. 1583.5.3.4 Summary of SDH features............................................................................ 1593.5.4 Asynchronous transfer mode [Ref. 3-1, 3-6] ............................................................... 1613.5.4.1 Introduction and overview............................................................................ 1613.5.4.2 ATM entities and their relationships ............................................................. 1623.5.4.3 Transmission systems for ATM cells ............................................................ 1633.5.4.4 ATM on satellite links .................................................................................. 1643.5.5 Generalities on ISDN concepts narrow and broadband [Ref. 3-1]............................. 1643.5.5.1 The ISDN concept and requirements ............................................................ 1643.5.5.2 Broadband aspects of ISDN.......................................................................... 171APPENDIX 3.1 Voice low bit-rate encoding [Ref. 3-3, 3-4] ........................................................... 173AP3.1-1 Speech coders standardization aspects ................................................................... 173AP3.1-2 The code excited linear prediction (CELP) concept ............................................... 174AP3.1-2.1 Linear prediction coding (LPC) technique ................................................ 174AP3.1-2.2 The CELP concept ................................................................................... 176AP3.1-3 Coding of speech at 16 kbit/s using low-delay code excited linear prediction(LD-CELP) (ITU-T Recommendation G.728) ............................................................ 176AP3.1.3.1 LD-CELP encoder .................................................................................... 176AP3.1-3.2 LD-CELP decoder.................................................................................... 177AP3.1-3.3 Speech performance ................................................................................. 178AP3.1-3.4 Performance with voiceband data ............................................................. 178AP3.1-4 Coding of speech at 8 kbit/s using conjugate-structure algebraic-code-excitedlinear-prediction (CS-CELP) (ITU-T Recommendation G.729) ...................... 179AP3.1-4.1 General description of the coder ............................................................... 179AP3.1-4.2 Encoder.................................................................................................... 180AP3.1-4.3 Decoder ................................................................................................... 180AP3.1-4.4 Delay ....................................................................................................... 181 6. vPage APPENDIX 3.2 Error-correcting coding........................................................................................ 183AP3.2-1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 183AP3.2-2 Convolutional codes with soft decision Viterbi decoding....................................... 184AP3.2-2.1 Convolutional encoders ............................................................................ 185AP3.2-2.2 Distance properties of convolutional codes ............................................... 188AP3.2-2.3 Soft decision decoding Viterbi algorithm.................................................. 189AP3.2-2.4 Punctured convolutional code and their decoding ..................................... 191AP3.2-2.5 Association of a binary convolutional code with QPSK modulation.......... 193AP3.2-2.6 Performance of convolutionally coded QPSK system ............................... 196AP3.2-3 Concatenated coding system with Reed-Solomon outer code ................................. 197AP3.2-3.1 Basic configurations of the concatenated coding system ........................... 197AP3.2-3.2 Reed-Solomon codes and algebraic decoding ........................................... 200AP3.2-3.3 Interleaving.............................................................................................. 202AP3.2-3.4 Word (interleaver) synchronization........................................................... 203AP3.2-3.5 Block scrambling ..................................................................................... 203AP3.2-4 Conclusion............................................................................................................ 204APPENDIX 3.3 Video signal compression techniques [Ref. 3-2, 3-5] ............................................ 205AP3.3-1 Principal bit-rate reduction methods ...................................................................... 205AP3.3-1.1 The first generation approach ................................................................... 205AP3.3-1.2 The second generation approach............................................................... 208AP3.3-2 Selected standards for digital video and TV applications bit-rate reductiontechniques .................................................................................................................. 209AP3.3-2.1 Videoconferencing ITU-T Recommendation H.261 ............................... 209AP3.3-2.2 The Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) standard ........................... 209AP3.3-2.3 The Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) standards............................. 210AP3.3-2.4 The Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) standard ...................................... 211APPENDIX 3.4 Asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) [Ref. 3-1] ................................................... 212AP3.4.1 The ATM/B-ISDN protocol reference model ......................................................... 212AP3.4-2 Main features of the ATM/B-ISDN protocol reference model layers...................... 213AP3.4-3 ATM entities and their relationships (Figure AP3.4-2)........................................... 215AP3.4-4 ATM resource control aspects ............................................................................... 220APPENDIX 3.5 The synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH) [Ref. 3-1] ........................................... 221AP3.5-1 SDH multiplexing structure................................................................................... 221AP3.5-2 Bandwidth provisioning ........................................................................................ 225AP3.5-3 Network equipment ............................................................................................... 225AP3.5-4 Network management, availability and protection ................................................. 227CHAPTER 4 Carrier modulation techniques ................................................................................ 2314.1 Analogue modulation......................................................................................................... 2314.1.1 Frequency modulation (FM) ....................................................................................... 2314.1.1.1 FDM-FM ..................................................................................................... 2314.1.1.2 SCPC-FM.................................................................................................... 2334.1.1.3 System design (telephony)............................................................................ 2344.1.1.4 TV-FM......................................................................................................... 2354.1.2 Modulation................................................................................................................. 2374.1.3 Demodulation............................................................................................................. 238 7. viPage 4.2 Digital modulation............................................................................................................. 2424.2.1 Modulation schemes for satellite communications ...................................................... 2424.2.2 BPSK and QPSK........................................................................................................ 2464.2.3 Other digital modulation techniques ........................................................................... 2494.2.3.1 Quadrature schemes ..................................................................................... 2494.2.3.2 Trellis coded modulation.............................................................................. 2574.2.4 Modems for digital communications........................................................................... 2664.2.4.1 Digital transmissions .................................................................................... 2664.2.4.2 Going through the key modules of the demodulator ...................................... 2684.2.5 Conventional modem architectures ............................................................................. 2694.2.5.1 Description of conventional modems ............................................................ 2694.2.5.2 Specific requirements of burst modems ........................................................ 2744.2.5.3 Sampling considerations............................................................................... 2784.2.5.4 New techniques for TDMA mode transmission............................................. 2794.2.6 Filtering techniques .................................................................................................... 2804.2.6.1 Simplified theory.......................................................................................... 2804.2.6.2 Basic presentation of FIR filters ................................................................... 282CHAPTER 5 Multiple access, assignment and network architectures......................................... 2875.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................... 2875.2 Frequency Division Multiple Access ................................................................................. 2885.2.1 Multiplexed FDMA.................................................................................................... 2895.2.2 Single Channel Per Carrier (SCPC) ............................................................................ 2905.3 Time Division Multiple Access .......................................................................................... 2925.3.1 System configuration.................................................................................................. 2945.3.2 Synchronization in TDMA systems ............................................................................ 2955.3.3 A typical example The INTELSAT/EUTELSAT TDMA system ............................. 2965.3.4 Frequency and Time Division Multiple Access (FDMA-TDMA)................................ 2995.3.5 Packet transmissions................................................................................................... 3005.3.6 Random Access TDMA (RA-TDMA) ........................................................................ 3005.4 Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)........................................................................... 3015.4.1 CDMA and Spread Spectrum basic concepts .............................................................. 3015.4.2 Direct sequence systems ............................................................................................. 3035.4.3 Frequency Hopping systems ....................................................................................... 3035.4.4 CDMA parameters and performance........................................................................... 3035.4.5 Asynchronous and Synchronous CDMA..................................................................... 3065.4.5.1 General ........................................................................................................ 3065.4.5.2 A-CDMA..................................................................................................... 3065.4.5.3 S-CDMA...................................................................................................... 3075.4.6 Power control techniques in CDMA systems .............................................................. 3085.4.7 Other considerations on CDMA systems..................................................................... 3095.4.7.1 Satellite transponder operation...................................................................... 3095.4.7.2 Diversity implementation ............................................................................. 3095.4.7.3 Capacity of CDMA systems ......................................................................... 3095.4.7.4 Technological issues .................................................................................... 310 8. viiPage 5.5 Demand Assignment (DAMA)........................................................................................... 3105.5.1 General definitions ..................................................................................................... 3105.5.2 Functional description of a DAMA system ................................................................. 3115.5.3 Services available in DAMA mode............................................................................. 3125.5.4 SCPC/DAMA systems ............................................................................................... 3125.5.4.1 Operating principle for a telephone SCPC/DAMA system............................ 3125.5.4.2 The SPADE system...................................................................................... 3135.5.4.3 SCPC/DAMA systems for small-scale networks........................................... 3135.5.5 TDMA/DAMA systems.............................................................................................. 3155.5.6 MCPC/DAMA systems ("Bandwidth on Demand") .................................................... 3165.5.7 Dimensioning DAMA systems ................................................................................... 3165.6 Network architectures ....................................................................................................... 3215.6.1 One-way networks...................................................................................................... 3215.6.2 Two-way networks ..................................................................................................... 3225.6.3 LEO satellites network architectures ........................................................................... 327APPENDIX 5.1 Additional considerations on coding, modulation and multiple access ............... 328AP5.1-1 Bandwidth limited versus power limited operation ................................................ 328AP5.1-2 Selection of multiple access, multiplexing and modulation .................................... 330APPENDIX 5.2 Intermodulation interference in travelling wave tubes for multiple accesscommunication satellites .......................................................................................................... 335AP5.2-1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 335AP5.2-2 Model representing non-linear satellite transponder ............................................... 336AP5.2-3 Intermodulation products level .............................................................................. 337AP5.2-4 Frequency plan selection ....................................................................................... 342AP5.2-5 Formulas for SCPC............................................................................................... 342APPENDIX 5.3 Erlang Tables ........................................................................................................ 344CHAPTER 6 Space segment ........................................................................................................... 3496.1 Satellite orbits .................................................................................................................... 3496.1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 3496.1.2 Background................................................................................................................ 3496.1.3 Orbital dynamics ........................................................................................................ 3506.1.3.1 Keplerian orbits............................................................................................ 3506.1.3.2 Orbit perturbations ....................................................................................... 3536.1.3.3 Orbit determination ...................................................................................... 3546.1.3.4 The geostationary orbit (GSO)...................................................................... 3546.1.4 Orbit design................................................................................................................ 3556.1.4.1 Environment constraints ............................................................................... 3556.1.4.2 Communication constraints .......................................................................... 3566.1.4.3 Satellite ground track and coverage .............................................................. 3576.1.4.4 Orbit comparison for communication applications ........................................ 3596.1.5 Constellation design ................................................................................................... 3606.1.5.1 Orbit and constellation trade-off ................................................................... 3606.1.5.2 Continuous single and multiple satellite coverage ......................................... 3606.1.5.3 Non-permanent coverage.............................................................................. 362 9. viiiPage 6.2 General description of communication satellites .............................................................. 3626.2.1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 3626.2.2 Satellite structural designs .......................................................................................... 3636.2.3 Thermal control system.............................................................................................. 3676.2.4 Satellite attitude and orbit (station-keeping) control systems ....................................... 3696.2.4.1 Background.................................................................................................. 3696.2.4.2 Attitude control ............................................................................................ 3696.2.4.3 Orbit (station-keeping) control...................................................................... 3726.2.5 Power supply.............................................................................................................. 3746.2.6 Telemetry, command and ranging (TCR).................................................................... 3776.2.7 The apogee motor....................................................................................................... 3786.2.8 Characteristics of the payload of some communication satellite .................................. 3806.3 The communication payload ............................................................................................. 3816.3.1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 3816.3.2 Antenna subsystem..................................................................................................... 3826.3.2.1 General ........................................................................................................ 3826.3.2.2 Structures..................................................................................................... 3836.3.2.3 Performance characteristics .......................................................................... 3836.3.2.4 Antenna research and development trends .................................................... 3906.3.3 Transparent (repeater) transponders............................................................................ 3926.3.3.1 General ........................................................................................................ 3926.3.3.2 The wideband-receiver subsystem................................................................ 3956.3.3.3 The channelized subsystem .......................................................................... 3966.3.3.4 Transponders without on-board processing................................................... 4006.3.3.5 Transponder research and development trends .............................................. 4046.3.4 Transponders with on-board processing...................................................................... 4066.3.4.1 RF switching................................................................................................ 4066.3.4.2 Regenerative transponders............................................................................ 4076.3.4.3 Bit stream processing ................................................................................... 4076.3.4.4 SS-TDMA with on-board TST switching stage............................................. 4086.3.4.5 ISDN applications ........................................................................................ 4086.3.4.6 Digital transponders: an example.................................................................. 4106.3.4.7 Recent developments in OBP technology ..................................................... 4126.4 Intersatellite links (ISL) .................................................................................................... 4146.4.1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 4146.4.2 ISL benefits................................................................................................................ 4156.4.3 Basic technologies...................................................................................................... 4166.5 Special features of non-GSO (NGSO) satellite systems .................................................... 4196.5.1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 4196.5.2 Types of LEO networks.............................................................................................. 4206.5.3 Benefits of broadband LEO networks ......................................................................... 4206.6 Launching, positioning and station-keeping ..................................................................... 4236.6.1 Launching .................................................................................................................. 4236.6.2 Positioning on geostationary orbit............................................................................... 4236.6.3 Station-keeping and payload operation monitoring ..................................................... 4276.7 Reliability and availability considerations........................................................................ 4296.7.1 Satellite reliability ...................................................................................................... 4296.7.2 Satellite availability.................................................................................................... 431 10. ixPage 6.8 Management of satellite communication network operations.......................................... 4326.8.1 Management of international satellite communication network (INTELSAT)operations .................................................................................................................. 4326.8.1.1 Technical and operational control centre (TOCC)......................................... 4336.8.1.2 Spacecraft control centre (SCC).................................................................... 4336.8.1.3 Tracking, telemetry, telecommand and monitoring (TTCM) ......................... 4346.8.1.4 Communication system monitoring (CSM)................................................... 4356.8.1.5 PCM-PSK network reference and monitor stations (NRMS)......................... 4356.8.1.6 Operation of engineering service circuits (ESCs) .......................................... 4356.8.1.7 TDMA-DSI network operations ................................................................... 4356.8.2 Management of domestic satellite communications network operations ...................... 4366.8.2.1 Network operation and control centre ........................................................... 4376.8.2.2 Management of very small aperture earth terminals ...................................... 4386.9 Satellite launch systems ..................................................................................................... 4386.9.1 Background................................................................................................................ 4386.9.2 Launcher considerations ............................................................................................. 4396.9.3 Types of launch systems ............................................................................................. 4396.9.3.1 Geostationary orbit (GSO)............................................................................ 4396.9.3.2 Non-geostationary orbits (non-GSO) ............................................................ 4406.9.4 Launcher selection...................................................................................................... 4406.9.5 Current and future launch systems .............................................................................. 440APPENDIX 6.1 Examples of non-geostationary satellite systems................................................... 451AP6.1-1 Teledesic satellite system...................................................................................... 451AP6.1-1.1 Introduction.............................................................................................. 451AP6.1-1.2 Constellation description .......................................................................... 451AP6.1-1.3 Communications links .............................................................................. 452AP6.1-1.4 Network structure..................................................................................... 453AP6.1-1.5 Multiple access method ............................................................................ 455AP6.1-1.6 Technical characteristics........................................................................... 458AP6.1-1.7 Summary of teledesic network description................................................ 460AP6.1-2 The SkyBridge satellite system.............................................................................. 460AP6.1-2.1 System overview...................................................................................... 460AP6.1-2.2 Space segment.......................................................................................... 461AP6.1-2.3 Frequency band and polarization Coordination process .......................... 465AP6.1-2.4 Spot-beam steering and handover operation.............................................. 466AP6.1-2.5 Transmission characteristics ..................................................................... 467AP6.1-2.6 Earth segment .......................................................................................... 468CHAPTER 7 Earth segment ........................................................................................................... 4717.1 Configuration and general characteristics of earth stations............................................. 4717.1.1 Configuration, block diagrams and main functions...................................................... 4717.1.1.1 The antenna system...................................................................................... 4737.1.1.2 Low noise amplifiers (LNAs) ....................................................................... 4747.1.1.3 Power amplifiers (PAs or HPAs: high power amplifiers) .............................. 4757.1.1.4 Telecommunication equipment ..................................................................... 4777.1.1.5 Multiplex/demultiplex equipment ................................................................. 4787.1.1.6 Equipment for connection to the terrestrial network...................................... 480 11. xPage 7.1.1.7 Auxiliary equipment..................................................................................... 4807.1.1.8 Power supply equipment .............................................................................. 4817.1.1.9 General infrastructure................................................................................... 4827.1.2 Main earth stations ..................................................................................................... 4837.1.2.1 Stations for international operation ............................................................... 4837.1.2.2 Stations for regional or domestic systems ..................................................... 4847.1.2.3 Hub earth stations for VSAT (very small aperture terminal) systems............. 4867.1.2.4 Other main earth stations .............................................................................. 4877.1.3 Small earth stations .................................................................................................... 4887.1.3.1 General ........................................................................................................ 4887.1.3.2 VSATs (very small aperture terminals)......................................................... 4917.1.3.3 Other very small terminals............................................................................ 4937.1.4 Transportable and portable earth station...................................................................... 4947.1.4.1 Transportable earth station ........................................................................... 4947.1.4.2 Portable earth stations .................................................................................. 4957.2 Antenna system.................................................................................................................. 4967.2.1 Main antenna parameters............................................................................................ 4967.2.1.1 Antenna side lobes ....................................................................................... 4967.2.1.2 Antenna noise temperature ........................................................................... 4977.2.1.3 Figure of merit (G/T).................................................................................... 5037.2.1.3 a) General ...................................................................................................... 5037.2.1.3 b) Measurement of the G/T ratio..................................................................... 5057.2.1.4 Wideband performance ................................................................................ 5067.2.2 Radioelectrical design ................................................................................................ 5077.2.2.1 Main types of antennas................................................................................. 5077.2.2.2 Feed systems ................................................................................................ 5147.2.2.2.1 Feed system composition.............................................................................. 5147.2.2.2.2 Primary radiators.......................................................................................... 5147.2.2.2.3 Polarizer operation ....................................................................................... 5177.2.3 Mechanical antenna design......................................................................................... 5217.2.3.1 General ........................................................................................................ 5217.2.3.2 Antenna mechanical accuracy....................................................................... 5217.2.3.3 Antenna steering and mount systems ............................................................ 5227.2.3.4 Drive and servo subsystem........................................................................... 5237.2.4 Antenna beam positioning tracking systems............................................................. 5257.2.4.1 General ........................................................................................................ 5257.2.4.2 Tracking systems.......................................................................................... 5277.2.4.3 Antenna beam positioning errors .................................................................. 5337.2.5 Array antennas ........................................................................................................... 5357.2.5.1 General ........................................................................................................ 5357.2.5.2 Types of array antennas................................................................................ 5357.2.6 Installation ................................................................................................................. 5397.2.6.1 Large antennas ............................................................................................. 5397.2.6.2 Medium-sized antennas ................................................................................ 5397.3 Low noise amplifiers.......................................................................................................... 5407.3.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 5407.3.2 FET low-noise amplifiers ........................................................................................... 5417.3.3 Summary of the present characteristics of LNAs......................................................... 5427.3.4 Low noise converters.................................................................................................. 543 12. xiPage 7.4 Power amplifiers................................................................................................................ 5457.4.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 5457.4.2 Microwave tubes ........................................................................................................ 5467.4.2.1 Microwave tubes general operation .............................................................. 5467.4.2.2 Klystron tubes .............................................................................................. 5467.4.2.3 Travelling wave tube .................................................................................... 5497.4.3 Microwave tube amplifier design................................................................................ 5537.4.3.1 TWT power supply....................................................................................... 5537.4.3.2 Klystron power supply ................................................................................. 5567.4.3.3 Type of high voltage supply ......................................................................... 5567.4.3.4 Tube protection ............................................................................................ 5567.4.3.5 Driver amplifier (preamplifier) ..................................................................... 5577.4.3.6 Logic unit..................................................................................................... 5577.4.4 Solid-state power amplifiers ....................................................................................... 5587.4.5 General performance requirements of HPAs ............................................................... 5597.4.5.1 General ........................................................................................................ 5597.4.5.2 Non-linearity effects in power amplifiers ...................................................... 5627.4.6 Output coupling systems and combiners ..................................................................... 5717.4.6.1 Post-high-power amplification (post-HPA) coupling systems........................ 5727.4.6.2 Pre-high-power amplification (pre-HPA) coupling systems........................... 5777.4.6.3 Mixed-coupling systems............................................................................... 5777.4.6.4 Comparison between coupling systems and combiners ................................. 5777.5 Communications equipment (Generalities and analogue)................................................ 5787.5.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 5787.5.2 Frequency converters.................................................................................................. 5807.5.2.1 General description and characteristics ......................................................... 5807.5.2.2 Single and double frequency conversion....................................................... 5827.5.2.3 Local oscillators ........................................................................................... 5847.5.3 FDM-FM equipment .................................................................................................. 5847.5.3.1 Introduction.................................................................................................. 5847.5.3.2 IF filtering and equalization.......................................................................... 5857.5.3.3 Modulation................................................................................................... 5897.5.3.4 Demodulation............................................................................................... 5897.5.3.5 Other functions............................................................................................. 5897.5.3.6 FDM-FM with companding.......................................................................... 5907.5.4 SCPC-FM equipment ................................................................................................. 5917.5.5 FM television equipment ............................................................................................ 5947.5.5.1 General ........................................................................................................ 5947.5.5.2 Audio programme transmission .................................................................... 5977.5.5.3 Modulation and demodulation of TV carriers................................................ 6027.6 Communications equipment (digital)................................................................................ 6037.6.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 6037.6.2 Communications equipment (SCPC and TDM)........................................................... 6067.6.2.1 FDMA-SCPC-PSK....................................................................................... 6077.6.2.1 a) Telephony .................................................................................................. 6077.6.2.1 b) Data ........................................................................................................... 6097.6.2.1 c) Frequency plan ........................................................................................... 609 13. xiiPage 7.6.2.1 d) Digital SCPC system architecture and earth station terminalsoperation...................................................................................................... 6107.6.2.1 e) INTELSAT SCPC-QPSK system and earth station terminal........................ 6127.6.2.1 f) Digital SCPC earth stations and terminals for domesticcommunications ........................................................................................... 6147.6.2.1 g) DAMA implementation.............................................................................. 6147.6.2.2 FDMA-TDM-PSK (MCPC) equipment ........................................................ 6177.6.2.2 a) General ...................................................................................................... 6177.6.2.2 b) Terminal description and characteristics ..................................................... 6187.6.2.2 c) FDMA-TDM-QPSK transmission parameters and terminalperformance ................................................................................................. 6207.6.3 Communications equipment (TDMA)......................................................................... 6227.6.3.1 General operation of TDMA terminals ......................................................... 6227.6.3.2 High bit rate TDMA terminals (INTELSAT/EUTELSAT 120 Mbit/sTDMA-DSI) ................................................................................................ 6237.6.3.3 Medium bit rate TDMA terminals ................................................................ 6317.6.4 Modems for digital communications........................................................................... 6347.6.4.1 Introduction ................................................................................................. 6347.6.4.2 Main features of a state of the art modem ..................................................... 6357.6.4.3 Design options ............................................................................................. 6357.6.4.3 a) Baseband data processing and terrestrial interfaces ..................................... 6367.6.4.3 b) Modulation................................................................................................. 6367.6.4.3 c) Demodulation............................................................................................. 6387.6.4.4 Equipment description.................................................................................. 6397.6.4.4 a) Equipment technology and layout overview................................................ 6397.6.4.4 b) Framing unit............................................................................................... 6407.6.4.4 c) The modulator ............................................................................................ 6407.6.4.4 d) The demodulator ........................................................................................ 6437.6.4.5 Future developments .................................................................................... 6447.6.5 Digital television equipment ....................................................................................... 6457.6.5.1 General ........................................................................................................ 6457.6.5.2 Digital TV transmission ............................................................................... 6457.7 Monitoring, alarm and control.......................................................................................... 6467.7.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 6467.7.2 Major objectives of a MAC ........................................................................................ 6477.7.3 Functional arrangement of a MAC.............................................................................. 6487.7.4 MAC systems............................................................................................................. 6517.7.5 Parameters monitored................................................................................................. 6537.7.6 Summary.................................................................................................................... 6547.8 General construction of main earth stations..................................................................... 6557.8.1 Civil works................................................................................................................. 6567.8.1.1 Large multi-antenna earth stations ................................................................ 6567.8.1.2 Large single-antenna station ......................................................................... 6607.8.1.3 Medium-sized stations.................................................................................. 6617.8.2 Power system............................................................................................................. 6627.8.2.1 Large earth stations ...................................................................................... 6637.8.2.2 Medium-sized stations.................................................................................. 6677.8.3 Antenna system (antenna civil works)......................................................................... 6677.8.3.1 Large antennas ............................................................................................. 6687.8.3.2 Medium-sized antennas ................................................................................ 668 14. xiiiPage 7.9 Satellite News Gathering (SNG) and Outside Broadcasting (OB) via satellite ................ 6687.9.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 6687.9.1.1 Definition and main functions....................................................................... 6687.9.1.2 Configuration of the SNG system................................................................. 6697.9.2 Antenna system.......................................................................................................... 6727.9.3 Baseband signal processing ........................................................................................ 6747.9.3.1 Analogue baseband signal ............................................................................ 6747.9.3.2 Digital baseband signal................................................................................. 6741) Video coding method ................................................................................................. 6742) Audio coding method ................................................................................................. 6753) Error correction method.............................................................................................. 6754) Scramble .................................................................................................................... 6755) Digital SNG system.................................................................................................... 6757.9.4 Carrier modulation for SNG ....................................................................................... 6757.9.4.1 Analogue modulation ................................................................................... 6767.9.4.2 Digital modulation........................................................................................ 6767.9.5 Power amplifiers ........................................................................................................ 6787.9.6 Equipment for auxiliary communications.................................................................... 6797.9.6.1 Communication channels for supervision and coordination........................... 679a) 6/4 GHz band ......................................................................................................... 680b) Land mobile earth station (LMES).......................................................................... 6807.9.6.2 Circuits between the SNG terminal and satellite operator.............................. 6807.9.6.3 Channels between the SNG terminal and the broadcasters premises ............. 6807.9.7 Operating procedures required for temporary authorization for SNG........................... 6817.9.7.1 Earth station approval................................................................................... 6817.9.7.2 Frequency assignment and coordination ....................................................... 6827.9.7.3 Space segment booking ................................................................................ 6827.9.7.4 Auxiliary coordination circuits ..................................................................... 6827.9.7.5 Additional support communications/transmission facilities ........................... 6827.9.7.6 Radiation hazards ......................................................................................... 6837.9.7.7 Importation and customs .............................................................................. 6837.9.7.8 Contact point for information, guidance and approval................................... 6837.10 Earth stations for direct reception of TV and audio programmes ................................. 6837.10.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 6837.10.1.1 Definitions ................................................................................................... 6847.10.1.2 System configuration.................................................................................... 6857.10.2 Transmission chain .................................................................................................... 6867.10.3 Receive station........................................................................................................... 6877.10.3.1 Outdoor unit (ODU) ..................................................................................... 6887.10.3.2 Digital receiver............................................................................................. 6897.10.3.4 Conditional access........................................................................................ 6917.10.4 Digital audio broadcast............................................................................................... 6917.10.5 Future developments (see Figure 7.84) ....................................................................... 692APPENDIX 7.1................................................................................................................................... 694 15. xivPage CHAPTER 8 Interconnection of satellite networks with terrestrial networks and userterminals................................................................................................................................... 6998.1 Interconnection of telephony networks............................................................................. 6998.1.1 General interfacing aspects ......................................................................................... 6998.1.2 Digital networks interfacing aspects ........................................................................... 7038.1.2.1 Interfacing problems between terrestrial networks and digital satellitesystems ........................................................................................................ 7038.1.3 Earth station multiplex equipment .............................................................................. 7118.1.3.1 Analogue satellite communications (FDMA-FDM) ...................................... 7118.1.3.2 Digital satellite communications................................................................... 7138.1.3.3 SCPC satellite communications (telephony) ................................................. 7168.1.4 Digital circuit multiplication....................................................................................... 7168.1.4.1 General ........................................................................................................ 7168.1.4.2 Circuit multiplication operation .................................................................... 7168.1.4.3 Low bit rate encoding................................................................................... 7168.1.4.4 DCME interfaces.......................................................................................... 7178.1.4.5 Multiple destination operation of DCME...................................................... 7178.1.4.6 The effects of the installation of DCME on earth station equipment .............. 7188.1.4.7 Conclusion................................................................................................... 7198.1.5 Engineering service circuits........................................................................................ 7248.1.6 Echo problems (echo controllers) ............................................................................... 7268.1.6.1 Echo problems ............................................................................................. 7268.1.7 Signalling transmission aspects................................................................................... 7338.1.7.1 General ........................................................................................................ 7338.1.7.2 Signalling, analogue ..................................................................................... 7338.1.7.3 Signalling, digital ......................................................................................... 7348.1.8 Problems of data transmission .................................................................................... 7348.1.9 Facsimile transmission ............................................................................................... 7358.1.9.1 General ........................................................................................................ 7358.1.9.2 Group 3 and group 4 facsimile...................................................................... 7368.1.9.3 Group 3 protocol .......................................................................................... 7378.1.9.4 Non-standard capabilities ............................................................................. 7418.1.9.5 Incorporation of faster modem technology.................................................... 7428.1.9.6 Terminal selection and standardization aspects ............................................. 7428.2 General considerations on protocols and terrestrial interfaces........................................ 7448.2.1 VSAT network protocol model................................................................................... 7448.2.2 Internal VSAT network architecture and protocol implementation .............................. 7458.2.2.1 General ........................................................................................................ 7458.2.2.2 Network kernel............................................................................................. 7458.2.2.3 System architecture and satellite access protocols ......................................... 7468.2.2.4 Intranetwork data communication protocols ................................................. 7468.2.2.5 Packet switching function............................................................................. 7478.2.2.6 VSAT network gateways.............................................................................. 7488.2.2.7 ITU recommendation on VSAT network interconnection.............................. 7508.3 Interconnection with user data terminating equipments ................................................. 7508.3.1 Physical layer interface............................................................................................... 7508.3.2 User protocol interface ............................................................................................... 750 16. xvPage 8.4 Interconnection with data networks.................................................................................. 7538.4.1 Interconnection with packet switched terrestrial data networks.................................... 7538.4.2 Interconnection with asynchronous and synchronous clear channels ........................... 7578.4.3 Interconnection with synchronous multipoint protocol interfaces ................................ 7578.5 Interconnection with ISDN................................................................................................ 7588.5.1 Satellite transmission in the ISDN .............................................................................. 7588.5.2 ISDN studies in ITU................................................................................................... 7588.5.2.1 General ........................................................................................................ 7588.5.2.2 ITU-T definitions ......................................................................................... 7598.5.2.3 ITU-R definition of the hypothetical reference digital path (HRDP).............. 7608.5.2.4 ITU-R performance requirements ................................................................. 7618.5.3 ISDN structure and services........................................................................................ 7638.5.4 Satellite network to ISDN interconnection scenarios................................................... 7638.5.5 VSAT network ISDN interface................................................................................... 7668.6 Interconnection with ATM networks................................................................................ 7688.6.1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 7688.6.2 Transport of ATM multiplex....................................................................................... 7698.6.3 Effect of satellite transmission on ATM...................................................................... 7698.6.4 Role of satellite transmissions in ATM networks ........................................................ 7718.6.4.1 Satellite as a transmission medium ............................................................... 7718.6.4.2 Satellite as transmission and switching element ............................................ 7718.6.5 ITU-R works on ATM satellite transmissions ............................................................. 7728.6.5.1 General ........................................................................................................ 7728.6.5.2 ITU-R recommendation on satellite B-ISDN ATM performance ................... 7728.6.5.3 ITU-R recommendation on satellite B-ISDN ATM availability ..................... 7748.6.6 Some applications of ATM satellite transmissions ...................................................... 7748.6.6.1 Internet traffic over satellite ATM................................................................ 7748.6.6.2 Video and multimedia applications ............................................................... 7758.6.7 ATM satellite transmission tests ................................................................................. 7768.6.7.1 Measurement of performance at physical layer and ATM layer..................... 7768.6.7.2 Satellite ATM switching system demonstration ............................................ 7778.6.8 Conclusion: Future architectures for advanced ATM satellite networks....................... 7798.7 Interconnection of television networks, television distribution........................................ 7808.7.1 Historical overview .................................................................................................... 7808.7.2 Interconnection of TV networks and distribution via satellite...................................... 7818.7.3 Satellite transmission and broadcasting of digital television ........................................ 7858.7.3.1 Driving opportunities for digitization............................................................ 7858.7.3.2 Effects of digitization ................................................................................... 7868.7.3.3 Connection of user terminals ........................................................................ 787APPENDIX 8.1 Introduction to signalling systems ........................................................................ 789AP8.1-1 Signalling systems to be used within satellite networks.......................................... 789AP8.1-1.1 General .................................................................................................... 789AP8.1-1.2 Analogue signalling systems..................................................................... 789AP8.1-1.3 Common channel signalling systems ........................................................ 791AP8.1-1.4 Specific criteria for satellite networks ....................................................... 791AP8.1-2 Signalling System No. 5........................................................................................ 792AP8.1-2.1 General .................................................................................................... 792AP8.1-2.2 Line signalling ......................................................................................... 792AP8.1-2.3 Register signalling.................................................................................... 793 17. xviPage AP8.1-3 Signalling System R2............................................................................................ 794AP8.1-3.1 General .................................................................................................... 794AP8.1-3.2 Line signalling ......................................................................................... 795AP8.1-3.3 Register signalling.................................................................................... 796AP8.1-3.4 Compatibility of System R2 with satellite links ........................................ 797AP8.1-4 Signalling System No. 6........................................................................................ 800AP8.1-4.1 General .................................................................................................... 800AP8.1-4.2 Description of the common channel signalling system.............................. 800AP8.1-5 Signalling System No. 7........................................................................................ 802AP8.1-5.1 General .................................................................................................... 802AP8.1-5.2 Signalling system structure....................................................................... 803AP8.1-5.3 Signalling message................................................................................... 804APPENDIX 8.2 Introduction to the open systems interconnection (OSI) model .......................... 807AP8.2-1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 807AP8.2-2 Overview of the OSI reference model.................................................................... 807AP8.2-2.1 A layer structure....................................................................................... 807AP8.2-2.2 Service concept ........................................................................................ 807AP8.2-2.3 Data processing........................................................................................ 808AP8.2-2.4 Message routing ....................................................................................... 809AP8.2-3 Description of the seven layers .............................................................................. 810AP8.2-3.1 Physical layer........................................................................................... 810AP8.2-3.2 Data link layer.......................................................................................... 810AP8.2-3.3 Network layer .......................................................................................... 811AP8.2-3.4 Transport layer ......................................................................................... 812AP8.2-3.5 Session layer ............................................................................................ 812AP8.2-3.6 Presentation layer ..................................................................................... 812AP8.2-3.7 Application layer...................................................................................... 812AP8.2-4 Perspectives on the OSI model .................................................................... 813CHAPTER 9 Frequency sharing, interference and coordination.................................................. 8159.1 Radio Regulations provisions and ITU-R procedures...................................................... 8159.1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 8159.1.2 Frequency allocations................................................................................................. 8169.1.3 Possible interference modes........................................................................................ 8189.1.3.1 Modes of interference between space and terrestrial services ........................ 8189.1.3.2 Modes of interference between stations of different space systems infrequency bands with separated Earth-to-space and space-to-Earthallocations.................................................................................................... 8189.1.3.3 Modes of interference between stations of different space systems infrequency bands for bidirectional use............................................................ 8189.1.3.4 Propagation conditions over the interference paths ....................................... 8199.1.3.5 Applications of the Radio Regulations.......................................................... 8209.1.4 Radiation limitations .................................................................................................. 8209.1.4.1 Stations of the FSS....................................................................................... 8209.1.4.2 Terrestrial stations ........................................................................................ 8229.1.5 Procedure for effecting coordination........................................................................... 8259.1.5.1 General ........................................................................................................ 8259.1.5.2 Table of Frequency Allocations and particular provisions (RR S9.21)........... 826 18. xviiPage 9.1.5.3 Advance publication of information (API) .................................................... 8279.1.5.4 Coordination procedure (see Section II of RR Article S9, andAppendices S8 and S5)................................................................................. 8289.1.6 Notification and registration of frequency assignments (RR S11.2) ............................. 8299.1.7 Evolution of the procedures ........................................................................................ 8309.2 Other coordination procedures ......................................................................................... 8319.2.1 Coordination with INTELSAT based upon Article XIV of its Agreement ................... 8319.2.1.1 General ........................................................................................................ 8319.2.1.2 Article XIV intersystem coordination ........................................................... 8319.2.1.3 Technical compatibility ................................................................................ 8329.2.2 Coordination with Inmarsat ........................................................................................ 8339.2.3 Coordination with other organizations ........................................................................ 8339.3 Frequency sharing between GSO FSS networks .............................................................. 8349.3.1 Frequency sharing between GSO FSS networks in unplanned bands ........................... 8349.3.1.1 General: Procedure for effecting coordination with or obtainingagreement of other administrations ............................................................... 8349.3.1.2 Calculations to determine if coordination is required .................................... 8359.3.1.3 Detailed coordination calculations ................................................................ 8369.3.1.4 Applicable C/I criteria: single entry interference criterion ............................. 8409.3.1.5 GSO FSS networks and feeder links of GSO MSS networks ......................... 8409.3.1.6 Methods that may be used to facilitate coordination...................................... 8409.3.1.6.2 Increase in angular separation....................................................................... 8419.3.1.7 Conclusion ................................................................................................... 8449.3.2 Frequency sharing between GSO FSS networks in planned bands............................... 8449.3.2.1 WARC Orb-88 FSS Plan.............................................................................. 8449.3.2.2 Use of the FSS planned frequency bands by non-GSO satellite systems ........ 8489.3.3 Frequency sharing between GSO FSS networks and feeder links of BSS inplanned and unplanned in planned bands .................................................................... 8499.4 Frequency sharing between the GSO FSS networks and other space services................ 8509.4.1 Sharing between GSO FSS and the GSO BSS Plan..................................................... 8509.4.1.1 GSO BSS Plans and GSO BSS FL Plans ...................................................... 8509.4.1.2 Frequency sharing between the FSS and the BSS FL Plans ........................... 8529.4.1.3 Frequency sharing between the BSS and BSS FL Plans and the otherservices ........................................................................................................ 8559.4.2 Frequency sharing between the FSS and the earth exploration-satellite service(EESS)....................................................................................................................... 8589.4.3 Frequency sharing between the GSO FSS and the GSO mobile-satellite service(GSO MSS)................................................................................................................ 8599.5 Frequency sharing between the GSO and non-GSO FSS and other GSO andnon-GSO space services (except the GSO/GSO case).................................................. 8609.5.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 8609.5.1.1 Background.................................................................................................. 8619.5.1.2 Interference statistics between GSO and non-GSO networks......................... 8629.5.2 Interference between non-GSO-FSS and GSO-FSS networks and betweennon-GSO-FSS networks operating co-frequency in the same
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