Currently there are several satellite constellations that allow generating a particular group of satellites with desired features. Walker constellations, probably the most notable example, are created from a set of circular orbits with a given number of satellites in each orbit plane. Removing some constraints on this set of constellations can lead to a more efficient set of constellations suitable for different applications ranging from telecommunications and navigation to Earth and Deep Space Observation. The Flower Constellation set is one important example of such constellations. In fact this set of constellations is not constrained to circular orbits, while, on the other hand, all the satellites belonging to the same Flower Constellation show the same repeating space track. This set of constellations can support both global, regional or spot areas services. This report complete and update the already known theory of Flower Constellations and develop novel applications of FCs proving the effectiveness of constellation design by means of FCs.
Ruggieri, M., DE SANCTIS, M., Rossi, T., Lucente, M., Mortari, D., Bruccoleri, C., et al. (2008). The Flower Constellation Set and its Possible Applications [Rapporto tecnico].
The Flower Constellation Set and its Possible Applications
RUGGIERI, MARINA;DE SANCTIS, MAURO;ROSSI, TOMMASO;SALVINI, PIETRO;
2008-01-01
Abstract
Currently there are several satellite constellations that allow generating a particular group of satellites with desired features. Walker constellations, probably the most notable example, are created from a set of circular orbits with a given number of satellites in each orbit plane. Removing some constraints on this set of constellations can lead to a more efficient set of constellations suitable for different applications ranging from telecommunications and navigation to Earth and Deep Space Observation. The Flower Constellation set is one important example of such constellations. In fact this set of constellations is not constrained to circular orbits, while, on the other hand, all the satellites belonging to the same Flower Constellation show the same repeating space track. This set of constellations can support both global, regional or spot areas services. This report complete and update the already known theory of Flower Constellations and develop novel applications of FCs proving the effectiveness of constellation design by means of FCs.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
