NCJ Number
42017
Date Published
1977
Length
22 pages
Annotation
THIS FACT SHEET DESCRIBES THE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITES HAVE MADE IN BRINGING THE WORLD CLOSER TOGETHER.
Abstract
COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITES HAVE MORE THAN REPAID THE COST OF THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND LAUNCHING. THESE SATELLITES ARE BASICALLY COMMUNICATIONS REPEATERS. THE POTENTIAL USE FOR THESE SATELLITES IS IN THE REALM OF PUBLIC SERVICES. THE MAIN USE WOULD BE FOR THINLY POPULATED AND REMOTE REGIONS WHERE CONVENTIONAL MEANS OF DELIVERING SUCH SERVICES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR ECONOMICALLY FEASIBLE. THE VARIOUS USES INCLUDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL, SAFETY, DISASTER, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNICATIONS. TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON THE OPERATION OF THE SATELLITES IS INCLUDED IN THE PAPER. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL DATA IS INCLUDED IN NCJ 42016....BDS