Terminology/Glossary(cont.)
The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum allotted for transmission in
the 2 to 4 GHz frequency range.
A geographical area on the ground that is the minimum covered by a
gateway and its associated satellites. It is normally operated by a service
The process of transferring a circuit from one beam or satellite to another
without interruption of the call.
Component of a communications satellite that receives a signal from
earth, processes and amplifies it, and then re-transmits it to another
The portion of a satellite circuit extending from the user terminal to the
satellite. The Globalstar system establishes the service uplink in the