Personal communication trials using Ku & Ka-band satellite systems

The integration of local wireless radio (e.g. cordless technology) with satellite networks is expected to provide a practical, economic solution for the provision of wide area personal communication services in a reasonable timeframe. The authors have considered and analysed a number of alternative hybrid (terrestrial+satellite) network architectures for evolving viable option(s). The paper briefly presents 12 different hybrid satellite-terrestrial network configurations developed and tested using Telesat's Ku-band Anik C/E satellites. The tests were repeated using European Olympus Ka-band satellite. The results of these experiments are discussed.< >