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Title: On satellite constellation selection

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5675528· OSTI ID:5675528

Analytical estimates can be used to produce and discuss optimal constellations. They are in close agreement with phase-space estimates and exact solutions. They suggest that distributions of inclined orbits could reduce satellite numbers by factors of 2--3 while improving uniformity. 4 refs., 2 figs.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
5675528
Report Number(s):
LA-12059-MS; ON: DE91014562
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English