| The Communications Division conducts research and development of advanced
aeronautics and space communication concepts, architectures, components,
and systems. The technology developments enable new capabilities for
high data rate links and advanced protocols to interconnect satellites
at geosynchronous, medium or low earth orbit and other satellites,
aircraft, or ground terminals. Research and development in communications
components and devices are addressed in three branches, a fourth
branch focuses on networking technologies relating to the interoperability/
interconnectivity of earth-to-space and space-to-space links, and
the fifth branch conducts communications system performance analysis,
simulation, and research. The technology program is focused on research
and development that directly addresses the aeronautical and space-based
communication requirements of the NASA Missions. |
