Non-Terrestrial

Satellite Capacity Satellite capacity is the amount of communications demand that a satellite system can serve within its technical and operational limits. It is bounded by spectrum, power, beam allocation, modulation, and… Concept/Framework Satellite Communications Satellite communications is a communications architecture in which user traffic is relayed via satellites between remote endpoints and terrestrial network infrastructure. The system includes the user terminal, the space segment,… Concept/Framework Satellite Communications System A satellite communications system is an integrated set of spacecraft, ground infrastructure, terminals, and links used to transport communications traffic through space-based assets. Concept/Framework Satellite Constellation A satellite constellation is a structured deployment of multiple satellites designed to operate as a combined communication or sensing system. Concept/Framework Satellite Footprint Edge Satellite Footprint Edge is the outer boundary of the geographic area covered by a satellite beam or service footprint, characterized by declining signal quality and increased sensitivity to propagation conditions. Concept/Framework Satellite Operations Satellite operations is the set of activities used to command, monitor, sustain, and recover satellites during mission life. It includes scheduling, anomaly handling, station keeping, telemetry analysis, and coordination with… Operations Satellite RAN Integration The architectural approaches for combining satellite connectivity with a radio access network, spanning satellite-based transport of RAN traffic between split points (fronthaul, midhaul, or backhaul over satellite) and direct satellite… Concept/Framework Service Beam Assignment Service Beam Assignment is the assignment of a satellite beam or service region to a user, demand area, or traffic group. It links beam resources to service demand. Operations Signal Masking Signal Masking is the use of spectral, timing, or power behavior that makes a signal harder to detect, identify, or isolate. It lowers signal observability. Operations Signal Strength Signal strength is the measured level of received radio energy at a receiving point. It is a basic indicator of link quality and propagation conditions. Concept/Framework