Feeder link
Radio link between an earth and space station
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A feeder link is – according to Article 1.115 of the International Telecommunication Union´s (ITU) ITU Radio Regulations (RR)[1] – defined as:
A radio link from an earth station at a given location to a space station, or vice versa, conveying information for a space radiocommunication service other than for the fixed-satellite service. The given location may be at a specified fixed point, or at any fixed point within specified areas.
Each station shall be classified by the service in which it operates permanently or temporarily.
See also
- Radio station
- Radiocommunication service
References
- ^ ITU Radio Regulations, Section IV. Radio Stations and Systems – Article 1.115, definition: feeder link
- International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
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