Continuous Zonal Coverage: A Generalized Analysis,

Abstract

An analytical solution is obtained to the problem of achieving continuous coverage of latitudinally bounded zones of the globe by systems of common-altitude satellites equally distributed among and evenly spaced within identically inclined orbits that are symmetrically arranged about the polar axis.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA003758

Entities

People

  • L. J. Ginsberg
  • R. D. Luders

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft

Readers

  • Approximation Theory.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites