| 摘要 |
<p>A universal communication system enables dedicated and independent communications capability to NSTS payload elements and ground based communication network comprising an antenna structure (10) mounted to a first end of a boom structure (12) via a rotating and articulating mounting; and a universal mounting assembly (14) coupled to a second end of the boom and to a payload module (16), wherein the universal mounting assembly permits rotation and articulation of the boom structure. The system may either utilize existing communication satellites as an intermediate network to provide continuous communication with payload elements, regardless of orientation or configuration of the NSTS Orbiter, or may communicate directly with ground stations via down link capability. In addition, the universal communication system can provide supplemental an independent communication capacity to the NSTS Orbiter's primary communication system.</p> |
