Title :
Satellite-constellation design
Author_Institution :
Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA, USA
Abstract :
Presents the rudiments of constellation design to familiarize the reader with some of this field´s methods, issues, and concerns. Two exotic constellations are under consideration for various missions
Keywords :
artificial satellites; celestial mechanics; Earth orbit; artificial satellite group; celestial mechanics; geodesy; mission planning; orbital configuration; satellite constellation design; Aggregates; Artificial satellites; Calculus; Cities and towns; Measurement; Orbits; Propulsion; Satellite constellations; Social implications of technology; Statistics;
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/5992.743623
