Terminology/Glossary
A portion of the satellite footprint at L-band and S-band. The satellite
footprint is divided into beams.
A signal relay scheme in which a terrestrial-based signal is sent to a
satellite, which then relays the signal back to earth with minimal
processing by the satellite.
A band of frequencies in the 4 to 8 GHz frequency transmission range
that are used for satellite and terrestrial communications.
A geographical area, which moves in time with the satellite, which
defines the antenna coverage of a particular satellite.