Orbital positioning of domestic satellitesAn important factor in establishing domestic or regional communication satellite systems which share a given frequency band is the positioning of the satellites in the arc of the geostationary orbit that is visible to the area to be served. A description is given of the results of orbit spacing studies performed with respect to the eight different space systems proposed to provide U.S. domestic communication services. Some tentative guidelines which may be of general use are proposed. Four sets of computer models were studied, taking into account quasi-homogeneous models, a five-system model, a heterogeneous model with 3-degree spacings, and a heterogeneous model with unequal spacings and with coordination.
Document ID
19740029435
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Gubin, S. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, Md., United States)
Kane, D. (International Telecommunications Union Geneva, Switzerland)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1973
Subject Category
Communications
Meeting Information
Meeting: EASCON ''73; Electronics and Aerospace Systems Convention