A comparison of the UHF Follow-on and MILSTAR satellite communication systems
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Authors
Perkins, Clifton E.
Subjects
MILSTAR
UHF Follow-on
EHF
SHF
Geosynchronous
Molniya
GPS
UHF Follow-on
EHF
SHF
Geosynchronous
Molniya
GPS
Advisors
Boger, Dan C.
Date of Issue
1991-09
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Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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en_US
Abstract
The author compares the UHF Follow-on and MILSTAR satellite communication systems. The comparison uses an analytical hierarchy process. Although the two systems have been tasked with different missions, a comparison of cost, capability, and orbit is conducted. UFO provides many of the same capabilities as MILSTAR, but on a smaller scale. Since UFO is also a new space system acquisition, it is used to compare dollars spent to field a viable communication system. A review of frequency bands, losses, and problems is conducted to establish the relationship. Cost data is provided to establish the major difference in the systems. While MILSTAR does possess more total capability than UFO, it is 10 times more costly. Additionally, UFO is a satellite that will evolve with new technology while MILSTAR is built to full capability immediately. In the author's opinion, the incremental performance of MILSTAR does not justify its incremental cost.
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65 p.;28 cm.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.