Satellite Networks for Multiple Coverage.

Abstract

This thesis studies a constellation of satellites that gives multiple continuous coverage of the whole earth. A computer program is described which helps to find the optimal configuration. In particular, performance of a twenty-four satellite constellation is analyzed for triple coverage and the results given. Constellations where the number of orbital planes equal the number of satellites (N=P) and constellations where N does not equal P are both analyzed. Circular orbits are assumed. The computer program is relatively short using a sampling grid over a quarter of the globe. The results are approximately correct sufficient for a feasibility study.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA062849

Entities

People

  • Melchor Louis Suarez

Organizations

  • Charles Stark Draper Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Angular Motion
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Figure Of Merit
  • Geometry
  • Grids
  • Latitude
  • Longitude
  • Northern Hemisphere
  • Orbits
  • Satellite Constellations
  • Satellite Orbits
  • Self Assembly
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerospace Propulsion Engineering.
  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris
  • Space - Satellites