Abstract: A precise ranging and timing system using pseudo-noise bandwidth synthesis to provide precise orbit determination for geosynchronous and low earth orbit satellites, navigation of low earth orbiting satellite through signals transmitted through geosynchronous satellites and precise time-transfer. The system includes a novel signal structure which is comprised of disjoint, narrow band, spectral components spread over a wide bandwidth. The number of spectral components, their individual bandwidths, and their specific spectral locations over the end-to-end spread bandwidth determine the ultimate capabilities and performance achievable.

Abstract: A method and apparatus employing spread spectrum techniques in a wide bandwidth communications system is disclosed. A plurality of transmitting stations are each equipped to provide a transmission signal representing a pseudo-random coded, phase modulated, message signal. The transmission signal is directed through a bandwidth which encompasses otherwise dedicated, relatively narrow bandwidth repeater channels, employed in connection with a communications satellite, to a generally fixed receiver station. At the receiving station, the incoming signal is (a) code acquired and tracked, (b) carrier acquired and tracked, (c) phase locked to the receiver local oscillator and (d) coherently demodulated to extract the desired data.