Composite Broadcasting and Ranging via a Satellite Dual-Frequency MPPSK System

Abstract EN

Since digital video broadcasting via satellite (DVB-S) signals are “inefficient”, regarding the amount of information they convey on the bandwidth they occupy, a joint broadcasting and ranging system would constitute a unique platform for future digital video broadcasting satellite services effecting the essential tasks of satellite navigation system and direct to home (DTH) services, in terms of both spectrum efficiency and cost effectiveness.

In this paper, the design of dual frequency M-ary position phase shift keying (MPPSK) system which is suitable for, respectively, performing both data transmission and range measurement is proposed.

The approach is based on MPPSK modulation waveforms utilized in digital video broadcasting.

In particular, requirements that allow for employing such signals for range measurements with high accuracy and high range are investigated.

Also, the relationship between the frequency difference of dual frequency MPPSK system and range accuracy is discussed.

Moreover, the selection of MPPSK modulation parameter for data rate and ranging is considered.

In addition to theoretical considerations, the paper presents system simulations and measurement results of new systems, demonstrating the high spectral utilization of integrated broadcasting and ranging applications.