Network of 60 Microcomputers Automates PBS Multichannel Satellite Program Distribution

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Publisher: SMPTE — White Plains, NY
Doc Type: Conference Paper
Content Type: Original Research
Volume: 1982, No. 21, pp. 136–140
Abstract: Program distribution at Public Broadcast1ng Service (PBS) evolved from a single channel terrestrial interconnection with regional delay centers to a multi-channel operation with satellite distribution. To facilitate the program switching operation a multi-channel automation system was specified by PBS and custom built by the Grass Valley Group. A manual machine control and routing switcher control system was developed and built by PBS. Several unique features were incorporated into these systems. The system architecture is described and the progress and pitfalls of several features are assessed.
Publication Date: 1982-02-01
DOI: 10.5594/M00631
Link: https://doi.org/10.5594/M00631
Author(s): George E. LemasterPublic Broadcasting Service Washington, D.C.
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George E. Lemaster is Associate Director for Engineering Development at Public Broadcasting Service in Washington, D.C. He earned his B.S. in Physics from Pittsburg State University (Kansas).
Robert W. SchmidtPublic Broadcasting Service Washington, D.C.
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Robert W. Schmidt is Principal Design Engineer for PBS. He received a BSEE degree from the University of Missouri. Mr. Schmidt received 3 patents in microcomputer system design while employed at Texas Instruments from 1977 to 1979.
Copyright: © 1982 Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Inc.

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