Interference and an Integrated Space-Earth Communication System

Sharing of common resources by terrestrial and satellite relays creates potentially serious interference problems. Their influence and control depend on many concerted judgments. A broad summary of interference problems and some related parameters is given in matrix format to delineate the scope of interactive concern. Major interference problem categories include hybrid modes, crossbreed modes, implementation and administration, performance, and resource utilization. Parameters are categorized by earth stations, satellites, systems, radio relay, noise standards, and miscellaneous. The summary also aids in highlighting distinctive related features of the Bell Telephone System's domestic satellite proposal to the Federal Communication Commission in Docket 16495.