A report on five satellite systems likely to be useful to colleges and universities: Westar, ATS-6, CTS, SBS, and SYNCOM-IV. (BD)

Since the previous status report in November of 1970, there has been little progress made in the actual implementation of domestic satellite television systems, because comprehensive technical specifications had not been provided by the three broadcast networks, ABC, NBC, and CBS. When the requirements were submitted to the interested vendors, PBS…

The Westar I satellite communications system for public television is discussed, and rationale for the original construction of the system, programming capabilities utilizing multichannel distribution, and additional communications services are reviewed. (RAO)

This article compares several proposed plans in terms of costs and technical alternatives.'' (Editor)

A brief report on educational broadcasting in Canada, with special attention given to the domestic satellite communications system hoped to be in operation in 1972. (LS)

Because it is essential that, wherever applicable, new technologies be integrated with the developing public broadcasting system, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is committed to a policy which will seek to have communication satellites utilized to the fullest for the benefit of all engaged in noncommercial broadcasting and communications.…

The new Director of the Satellite Interconnection Project for CPB answers questions about the project's status and future impact. (Author)

Reviews major technological factors which will influence future public television broadcasting to the home. (BK)

A satellite system to interconnect the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and 165 public television stations (PTV) is planned to replace the present terrestrial system. Stations are located on and outside of the United States mainland. Advantages offered by satellite are: (1) equal cost of program originations from points close to and remote from…

The interconnection between satellite and cable television systems would have the greatest potential effect on education. Because cable offers per pupil cost saving by the centralization of resources, the advantage of simultaneous programing, and the potential of two way systems (particularly useful in computer-assisted instruction), its link with…

Describes an experimental viewer participation program, using special networks of cable television systems across the United States and supplemented by coverage from interested public television stations, which allows television to be used by organizations that have traditionally been unable due to high cost to communicate to a widely scattered…

This report summarizes the results of a two year investigation into the feasibility of using telecommunications satellites for educational purposes compared with the use of other delivery systems. Different systems emerge as preferable depending upon such circumstances as topography, number, and geographic distribution of participants, and the…

This collection of papers delivered at the conference provides information on the current state of communications satellite applications and technology, the relationship of cable television and satellites, the role of satellites in public broadcasting, and the future of satellites in serving the needs of the public. Remarks and addresses by the…

Due to the 1979 activation of the Public Television Satellite System and 1980 launch of Syncom IV, college course programming will no longer have to compete for time on PBS stations, and television study will be within the budget of almost any post-secondary institution. (RT)