Technology, Discipline and Future Low Cost TM and Telecommunication Systems

Abstract

Telemetry and telecommunications system costs have become extremely inflated over the past 20 years "needlessly". A unique method for understanding and reducing these system costs is presented, which describes the basic cost factors of simple as well as complex systems, why they are so high and what can be done on a practical basis to drastically reduce them. Two programs are presented to illustrate how the low cost concepts have been used. Finally, a 1-2-3 step-by-step workable approach is offered for use on any type program whether it be space, atmospheric, ground-based, underwater, complex or simple.