Application of a Telemetry System using DSB-AM Sub-Carriers

International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / May 18-20, 1965 / Sheraton Park Hotel, Washington DCThe advantages of the DSB-AM subcarrier for wideband telemetry requirements have been discussed in previous papers. The purpose of this paper is to consider the specific performance of an FM telemetry r-f link when modulated by a frequency multiplex of DSB subcarriers. The performance is evaluated by constructing an appropriate model of the subcarrier multiplex based on a predicted noise power spectrum at the r-f demodulator output. The model is used to specify the individual subcarrier amplitude values that constitute the baseband signal, which will modulate the FM transmitter. The carrier power required to produce a useful signal-to-noise ratio at the outputs of the individual subcarrier demodulators is considered in general. The relationship between the degree of transmitter deviation, receiver bandwidth and the carrier power is derived. The carrier power required for operation over typical test range distances is determined in terms of the appropriate variables. The performance of two specific examples is calculated to illustrate the use of the several formulae that are derived. The examples also serve to relate and compare the performance of the DSB system configurations to the more traditional applications. Finally, the advantage of using increased r-f bandwidth is discussed.International Foundation for TelemeteringProceedings from the International Telemetering Conference are made available by the International Foundation for Telemetering and the University of Arizona Libraries. Visit http://www.telemetry.org/index.php/contact-us if you have questions about items in this collection