Software development for a satellite signal analyzer
By: Todd Bruner, John E. Ohlson
Contributors: Ohlson, John Everett, 1940-; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1979
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 199
Subjects: Problems, exercises; SATCOM signal analyzer; Computer programming; Computers
Description: A Satellite Signal Analyzer is being constructed by the Satellite Communications Laboratory of the Naval Postgraduate School.  The purpose of this system is to provide high-speed spectrum analysis and characterization of the outputs of UHF communication satellite transponders while in orbit and operating.  It is constructed around an INTERDATA 7/32 minicomputer which provides all the necessary control for most of the equipment in the system.  Fast Fourier Transforms (FFT's) are provided by the AP-120B Array Processor manufactured by FLOATING POINT SYSTEMS.  Extremely accurate frequency measurement is provided by phase-locked loop receivers.  A HEWLETT-PACKARD 5061A Cesium Beam Frequency Standard provides reference frequencies for all measurement and synthesized equipment.  This thesis documents a portion of the software development; specifically presented are documentation for (a) the NPS SATCOM Analyzer System; (b) the Spectrum Analyzer Control software; and (c) diagnostic procedures.
Notes: "NPS62-79-018PR"--Cover.

Project report.

"December 1979"--Cover.

Title from cover.

"Prepared for; Naval Electronic Systems Command, PME-106-1, Washington, D.C. 20360."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 196-198).

"Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; 1979.

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