Performance of regenerative/conventional satellite systems

Abstract

A great many papers have been devoted in the last few years to the advantages of regenerative communications satellite systems when compared to conventional ones. This paper attempts to summarize the most significant results which are scattered in the literature, and to provide a tutorial overview of this comparison. Linear and non‐linear satellite channel performances, with and without interference, are discussed. The major impacts on system design provided by on‐board regeneration are also presented.