Actualización del proyecto satelital andino “simón bolívar”

Abstract

This paper presents a vision for an upgrade of the Simón Bolívar Andean Satellite Project, proposes alternatives to draw upon the orbit-spectrum resource from geostationary position 67 º West in possession for countries members of the Andean Community of Nations and specifically for our country, Ecuador. Basics concepts about the elements of satellite systems are presented. This work provides information about the development of the Andean Satellite Project from its beginnings to the present, also defines clearly regulations, objectives and the background of the project that has a community objective for the Andean Countries members of the Andean Community (CAN). This investigation defines the current and future scenarios for the use of the assigned capacity from the Andean satellite “Simón Bolívar” and proposes alternatives based on social proposals for community development that benefit the population of the member countries, especially at Ecuador.