The DAVID satellite payload
Collina, R. ; Giannini, G. ; Salome, A. ; et al. ; - ASI Sponsor
Jan - 2002
DOI: 10.1109/AERO.2002.1036844
ISBN : 0-7803-7231-X

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type: Conference Proceedings

Abstract
The LEO-based multi-experiment DAVID scientific mission of the Italian Space Agency is presently undertaking phase B activities. It aims at testing the viability of the exchange of large amounts of data through a W-band user link and a Ka-band inter-orbit link and the effectiveness of resource sharing techniques to countermeasure propagation channel behaviour. A general view of the DAVID payload is presented with emphasis on functional capabilities, architecture design, and involved new technologies.

keywords : ARTEMIS satellite,Attenuation,Bidirectional control,DAVID satellite payload,Italian Space Agency,Ka-band inter-orbit link,LEO-based multi-experiment scientific mission,Low earth orbit satellites,Payloads,Resource management,Satellite ground stations,Space missions,Space technology,Testing,Video sharing,W-band user link,artificial satellites,phase B activities,propagation channel behaviour countermeasure,resource sharing techniques,satellite links