Presentation: Digital Signal Processors in Satellite Communications Abstract: Modern communications satellites utilize a variety of techniques to implement point-to-point connectivity between terrestrial users and ground-based infrastructure. Among these are digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms that are implemented in several forms, providing flexibility and multi-user capability in lightweight, rugged platforms that can withstand the rigors of spaceflight. Presented are the types of platforms that currently exist, their orbits, their coverage and connectivity characteristics, the algorithms they use to manage user bandwidth effectively, and the hardware they are implemented on. Several examples are shown, along with typical block diagrams and performance characteristics, along with a perspective for future growth. Speaker(s): Bradford Watson, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/409978