Evaluation of Iridium Satellite Phone Voice Services for Military Applications

摘要

The Iridium system is designed to provide global personal communications via an interconnected constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites communicating directly with handheld terminals. The system provides communications to all parts of the globe, including the polar regions. This document describes the DREO evaluation of the Iridium voice service under a number of different scenarios. Also included is an overview of the general features and operation of the satellite phone.