Aids for the Gross Design of Satellite Communication Systems

Gaylord M. Northrop

Expert InsightsPublished 1963

A computational aid for designers of communication systems employing earth satellites as active relays. The purpose of the paper is to collect in one place most of the nomograms and graphs normally used in performing the gross design or analysis of a communication system. Emphasis is placed on the parametric ranges pertinent to communication satellites.

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  • Copyright: RAND Corporation
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  • Year: 1963
  • Pages: 38
  • Document Number: P-2785

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Northrop, Gaylord M., Aids for the Gross Design of Satellite Communication Systems. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 1963. https://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P2785.html.
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