Information Science

Satellite Communications

Communications using an active or passive satellite to extend the range of radio, television, or other electronic transmission by returning signals to earth from an orbiting satellite.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Communications using an active or passive satellite to extend the range of radio, television, or other electronic transmission by returning signals to earth from an orbiting satellite.

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7 entry terms
  • Communication, Satellite
  • Telecommunications, Satellite
  • Communications, Satellite
  • Satellite Communication
  • Satellite Telecommunication
  • Satellite Telecommunications
  • Telecommunication, Satellite

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11 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, organization & administration, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends.

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History Note

93; was see TELECOMMUNICATIONS 1985-92

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Previous Indexing

  • Communication (1972-1975)
  • Telecommunications (1976-1992)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Satellite Communications. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017215. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017215
  2. Satellite Communications. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satellite_communication
  3. Satellite Communications. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2225985