全向可调卫星侧板安装设备设计与应用

研制了一种新型全向可调卫星侧板安装设备,并进行工程应用分析。该设备的双段式组合升降机构初始高度1.4 m、极限高度3 m,实现了多平台多型号侧板的装星与试验;其姿态调节机构将3个旋转自由度调节功能集成在1个机构中,实现了侧板安装位置的微调,提高了现场操作的便利性。与传统卫星侧板安装设备相比,该设备的侧板抬升时间缩短3/4左右,整体劳动生产率提高约1倍。     

一种星载大功率T/R组件的高密度组装技术

随着卫星应用技术的发展,相控阵天线在卫星上的应用越来越广泛,T/R组件作为有源相控阵天线最核心的部分,直接决定了相控阵天线的性能,而卫星载荷宇航级的应用,又对T/R组件提出了需要同时具备高功率、高集成和高可靠性等更加严苛的要求.提出了一种星载大功率T/R组件的高密度组装技术,从结构特点、热仿真、可制造性等方面详细介绍了...     

通信卫星载荷舱设备半物理仿真测温优化方法

针对通信卫星载荷舱设备温度测量,提出一种基于载荷舱热控边界设置有限测温点与地面数据（热试验或热分析）挖掘结合的半物理仿真测温方法,用以替代设备设置测温点直接物理遥测的传统测温方式,实现载荷舱测温点使用数量的优化减配。该测温优化方法在“东方红四号”平台卫星上得到验证——与传统测温方式相比,载荷舱测温点数量减少70%以上,减重约6 kg,载荷舱测温系统的工程设计及研制费效比降低70%以上。     

Economics of satellite communications systems

This paper is partly a tutorial, telling systematically how one goes about calculating the total annual costs of a satellite communications system, and partly the expression of some original ideas on the choice of parameters so as to minimize these costs.The calculation of costs can be divided into two broad categories. The first is technical and is concerned with estimating what particular equipment will cost and what will be the annual expense to maintain and operate it. One starts in the estimation of any new system by listing the principal items of equipment, such as satellites, earth stations of various sizes and functions, telemetry and tracking equipment and terrestrial interfaces, and then estimating how much each item will cost. Methods are presented for generating such estimates, based on a knowledge of the gross parameters, such as antenna size, coverage area, transmitter power and information rate. These parameters determine the system performance and it is usually possible, knowing them, to estimate the costs of the equipment rather well. Some formulae based on regression analyses are presented. Methods are then given for estimating closely related expenses, such as maintenance and operation, and then an approximate method is developed for estimating terrestrial interconnection costs.It is pointed out that in specific cases when tariff and geographical information are available, it is usually better to work with specific data, but nonetheless it is often desirable, especially in global system estimating, to approximate these interconnect costs without recourse to individual tariffs. The procedure results in a set of costs for the purchase of equipment and its maintenance, and a schedule of payments. Some payments will be incurred during the manufacture of the satellite and before any systems operation, but many will not be incurred until the system is no longer in use, e.g. incentives. In any case, with the methods presented in the first section, one arrives at a schedule of costs and payments for all the items and the years in which they will be incurred. The second category of costing problems is one of financing or engineering economics. All the costs are first “present valued” to some reference period using rates of return appropriate to the particular situation.One finally arrives at sets of annual costs which can be used as the basis for setting lease costs or revenue requirements and tariffs. The correspondence between methods using discounted rates of return and capital recovery formulae on one hand and those using various depreciation schedules, such as is typical of regulated industries on the other hand, is discussed.The remainder of the paper is devoted to discussing the relationship between critical parameters, such as replacement schedules, design lifetime, satellite power and Earth station antenna size, and the overall costs.It is shown that optima for these parameters may exist and can be calculated. In particular, the optimization of satellite replacement schedules to minimize the present value of total investment over a very long period is presented, along with simplified versions of the theory suitable for system planning.The choice of EIRP is also discussed and a procedure for choosing the value that minimizes the costs is shown.     

Policy and regulatory risk considerations for satellite communications

The London Institute of Space Policy and Law is presenting a series of seminars on risks associated with space activity and its insurance, aimed at fostering better understanding of the risks particular to commercial space projects, and at encouraging appropriate policy measures. Seminar IV-I on 5 February 2010 focused on policy and regulatory risk considerations for satellite communications. After an introduction by the seminar chair Jeremy Rose, senior consultant at telecommunications consultancy Comsys, and a welcome from Institute Director Sa'id Mosteshar, four speakers outlined the ideal regulatory framework for satellite communications, as well as current regulatory and policy risks at the international, regional and national level. Risks were discussed in ITU, EU and UK procedures and policies and debate was continued from the floor. The event's rapporteur summarizes the issues highlighted by the speakers and some of the interventions from the floor.     

Multi-cell satellite for the communications of year 2000

The multi-cell communication satellite concept allows an efficient use of the geostationary orbit and a large reduction of the bit transmission cost, as a Bell-type (phased array), multiple mobile narrow beams arrangement with SS-TDMA.It has a flat hexagonal flying-saucer shape, being erected in a low altitude orbit, through an automatic assembly process of a large number of quasi-identical hexagonal cells. Each cell has independent power supply, thrusters, RF modules etc….Total assembly requires 10 ARIANE V or 4 SHUTTLE launches. An automatic tooling assembly using simple iterative manoeuvers is used to obtain the final shape, from initial cylindrical packages.Transfer into geostationary orbit is provided by low-thrust bi-propellant units attached to the cells, and released after burn-out. Assembly and transfer duration is about 6 months.Total traffic to 1000–2000 towns being 100 Gbits/s, the expected reduction of bit-transmission cost relative to year 1981 is 75–100 fold.     

移动卫星通信捷联式天线稳定系统

介绍了一种应用激光陀螺惯性导航系统组成的移动卫星通信的捷联式天线稳定系统 ,给出了天线稳定和跟踪的控制方法和最优值搜索法。采用该系统可测量载体的姿态角和经度纬度 ,借助于惯性系统的输出信号控制天线轴使天线跟踪指定的卫星 ,卫星天线接收的信号可检测出跟踪误差 ,通过伺服系统控制天线转动 ,以使通讯信号为最强。采用了 GPS修正惯性系统的误差 ,成为 GPS/ INS的组合系统。在山区道路上跑车试验结果表明 ,当车的横滚角和俯仰角达到 6°,频率为 1Hz,方位角变化 180°时 ,在此动态条件下根据测量的卫星信号场强可知 ,跟踪误差小于 0 .2°。接收到的电视信号稳定清晰 ,图像和电话信号都是满意的。跑车试验表明 ,天线跟踪卫星的静态和动态精度完全满足了移动卫星通信的技术要求     

卫星虚拟热试验平台建模工具模块研究

为预示卫星热试验结果,给热试验设计提供参考,北京卫星环境工程研究所自主研发了卫星虚拟热试验平台。文章介绍了虚拟热试验平台中建模工具模块的建模思想、对象组合策略和数据存储方法;其中数据存储方法采用预排序遍历树算法,相比于传统的邻接列表模式,具有更高的查询效率;最后还介绍了基于本建模工具模块的红外加热笼建模方法。     

Will fiber optics threaten satellite communications?

Since the first attempts of people to communicate over long distances the technology employed has not only become more complex in response to the amount of information that people have wanted to send but has, curiously enough, also exhibited cyclic tendencies in the course of the evolution to the present day. Now another change is occurring with the advent of ever-larger capacity fiber optic systems, and in some circles the thought is voiced ‘what of the future of satellite communications?’ This article addresses some of the issues at play in this environment and provides a perspective for consideration.     

Advanced high capacity domestic satellite communications system

This paper describes a concept of multibeam high capacity transmission possible with a 30/20 GHz and 50/40 GHz domestic satellite communication system. The relationship between satellite antenna pointing accuracy and multi-beam antenna interference, as well as the relationship between satellite antenna pointing accuracy and multi-satellite interference are looked at.The ultra high capacity domestic satellite communication system will have multi-beam antennas with a 76.0 dB at both 20 GHz and 40 GHz. These antennas will provide 4950 beams that approximately correspond to the number of end office of the Japanese telephone network, and have a pointing accuracy of 0.005 degrees. This system will be equipped with 9900 30/20 GHz and 50/40 GHz transponder channels with bit rates of 800 Mbps. Its capacity will be 119 Tbps through use of 15 large communication satellite platforms.     

Research and development of On-Board Processor for advanced mobile satellite communications

This paper describes the research and development of an On-Board Processor (OBP) for a mobile satellite communications system using a geostationaly satellite. The system, which based on Multi-Carrier Time Division Multiple Access, can realize high performance and facilitate the use of miniature hand-held mobile Earth terminals.

Our research and development results indicate as follows.

1. 1) The simultaneous-slot switching method will be the most suitable for an on-board base-band switching with consideration of traffic capacity, time delay, and hardware scale.

2. 2) The OBP performs channel exchange with regeneration that contributes to a reduction in the size of mobile terminals because of the coding gain.

3. 3) Many kinds of Application Specific Integrated Circuits are designed to realize large channel capacity and reduce the size and power consumption of the OBP. These OBP design can increase the channel capacity, which is equivalent to in 5.6kbps voice channel, up to over 500 channels within 5MHz frequency band

Some results are applied to the OBP being developed for the Japanese Engineering Test Satellite VII (ETS-VB).     

Laser satellite communications: current status and directions

This summary paper outlines the advantages of laser satellite communications (laser satcom) and summarizes the status of relevant programs. It concludes that laser satcom systems offer valuable performance capabilities and system advantages. It notes the urgent need for flight demonstrations to establish the viability and characterize the performance of laser satcom systems.     

A Canadian system for satellite based advanced personal communications at the Ka-band

A Canadian Government program is currently under way to define, in detail, services and applications, user requirements, end-to-end system architecture and subsystem equipment design requirements for a demonstration on-board-processing (OBP) communications satellite system. The program has reached an advanced stage of definition. The prime directive of the overall mission is to provide demonstration and development of technology and services.

This paper begins by describing the development of our understanding of the true scope of advanced personal communications services and applications; the user expectations and hence terminal characteristics are also reviewed in the context of the competitive environment of other service offerings both existing and planned. In addition, the results of considerations on spacecraft complexity and hence feasibility, caused by the impact of each service option and the requirements for internetworking, are reviewed.     

Developing the next phase in NASAs satellite communications program

NASAs early efforts in satellite communications development brought confidence in space technology use for improved telecommunications. New, worldwide satellite communications systems have resulted, and are now on a commercial, self-sustaining operational basis. Since 1973, NASA has conducted hundreds of user experiments and demonstrated newer technology using ATS-1, -3, -6 and CTS. Now, projections show that the commercial demand will continue to increase, soon exceeding the current technology's capacity.As a result, U.S. Space Policy affirmed in 1978 that NASA should embark again on a research and development program for satellite communications with specific, characterized goals. The resulting plan's elements include $\text{30}\text{20}\text{GHz}$ Ka-band technology, extending the current work in advanced multi-beam antennas; a narrowband system and technology study that could lead to mobile and transportable communications developments; and studies of future uses of technology in communications. The program plan and its evolution are described, followed by a report of current progress and future expectations.     

Trends in the design of future communications satellite systems

This paper presents a review of the trends in communication satellite technology. In the near term the development of moderate size, dedicated satellites is to be expected. In the long term international coordination of orbit and spectrum allocations, introduction of higher-frequency bands, spectrum conserving techniques and the concept of large communication platforms deserve particular attention. Means to improve the cost effectiveness of satellite communications system and technology aspects are considered. Finally some German contributions to these developments are presented, mainly concerning high-power TWTs in the 12 and 20 GHz range.     

The USSR and satellite communications : Competition and cooperation

This article examines the USSR's satellite communications provision in the international arena. The author first outlines the Intercosmos programme, collaboration between the USSR and France and India, and maritime satellite communications. He then discusses in detail the INTERSPUTNIK system, and Soviet international coverage and competitiveness in television. In conclusion, the complex interaction and overlap between cooperation and competition in space is explained.     

High performance satellite networks

The high performance satellite communications networks of the future will have to be interoperable with terrestrial fiber cables. These satellite networks will evolve from narrowband analogue formats to broadband digital transmission schemes, with protocols, algorithms and transmission architectures that will segment the data into uniform cells and frames, and then transmit these data via larger and more efficient synchronous optional (SONET) and asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) networks that are being developed for the information “superhighway”. These high performance satellite communications and information networks are required for modern applications, such as electronic commerce, digital libraries, medical imaging, distance learning, and the distribution of science data.

In order for satellites to participate in these information superhighway networks, it is essential that they demonstrate their ability to: (1) operate seamlessly with heterogeneous architectures and applications, (2) carry data at SONET rates with the same quality of service as optical fibers, (3) qualify transmission delay as a parameter not a problem, and (4) show that satellites have several performance and economic advantages over fiber cable networks.     

Thermal resistance in satellite mounting plates due to conductive heat transfer

The thermal resistance due to conductive heat transfer between two heat generating boxes mounted symmetrically on a thin mounting plate, one side of which is subjected to a constant heat flux and the opposite side is convectively cooled, is considered. The other two sides are maintained at constant temperature. A numerical solution for the temperature field is obtained and the heat transfer between the boxes is found by integrating between the critical heat flow lines. Various nondimensional parameters are identified and their influence on the thermal resistance is studied.     

基于遗传算法的卫星载荷舱最大偏心力矩计算

在计算卫星载荷舱最大偏心力矩时, 若只考虑位于载荷舱保持架转轴上部的设备产生的偏心力矩, 则在某些特殊情况下得到的并不是最大偏心力矩。文章综合考虑载荷舱设备安装实际情况, 采用遗传算法来确定最大偏心力矩, 并通过实例计算表明:利用遗传算法寻优的方式, 能够得到更准确的最大偏心力矩, 避免欠设计的隐患。