Satellite with interference avoidance between satellite systems using common spectrum

Abstract

A satellite communication system includes a first frequency reference generator and a second frequency reference generator of a satellite or aircraft, a broadband communication receiving channel, and a broadband communication transmission channel. The first frequency reference generator generates a first frequency reference signal in a first frequency band. The broadband communication receiving channel for receiving broadband data at the satellite or aircraft using the first frequency reference signal, wherein a legacy satellite system comprises a legacy communication transmission channel for transmitting data from a legacy satellite in the first frequency band. The second frequency reference generator generates a second frequency reference signal in a second frequency band. The broadband communication transmission channel for transmitting broadband data from the satellite or aircraft using the second frequency reference signal, wherein the legacy satellite system comprises a legacy communication receiving channel for receiving data at the legacy satellite using the second frequency band.

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