A new spread-spectrum measurement method for satellite transponder in-orbit testing

Authors
Kleine-Ostmann, T Harles, G
Citation
T. Kleine-ostmann et G. Harles, A new spread-spectrum measurement method for satellite transponder in-orbit testing, MICROWAVE J, 44(8), 2001, pp. 66
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Eletrical & Eletronics Engineeing
Journal title
MICROWAVE JOURNAL
ISSN journal
01926225 → ACNP
Volume
44
Issue
8
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0192-6225(200108)44:8<66:ANSMMF>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
This article introduces a new measurement method for beginning-of-life and in-service testing of satellite transponders that utilizes spread-spectrum signals. The basics of this new method, which permit measurement of amplitu de and group delay of a transponder channel, are presented. The advantages of the new method compared to existing methods are discussed and measuremen t results are presented that verify the applicability of the new method.