Tim:
No disagreement that we need to specify a range of assumed minimum
underlying space link BER requirements. But the numbers should be based on
practical experience and achievable technical expectations, not some
marketing guy's mandate. I'll bet that there are more than a few satellite
providers out there who are biting their tongues as we debate this issue,
unable to chime-in because to do so could expose a weak flank that might
deter potential investors and steer them towards fiber.
Best regards,
Adrian J. Hooke
NASA-JPL
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At 12:53 PM 98/03/30 -0500, Tim Bass (IETF) wrote:
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>At least, miminal BER numbers should be specified as 'best estimates'
>to give all professionals in the field a vector to steer toward,
>and a common frame of reference of discussion.
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