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Title: On satellite constellation selection

Abstract

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.

Authors:
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (USA)
OSTI Identifier:
5675528
Report Number(s):
LA-12059-MS
ON: DE91014562
DOE Contract Number:  
W-7405-ENG-36
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE; MISSILES; DETECTION; SATELLITES; MINIMIZATION; ANALYTICAL SOLUTION; BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE; INCLINATION; ORBITS; NATIONAL DEFENSE; 450500* - Military Technology, Weaponry, & National Defense- Strategic Defense Initiative- (1990-)

Citation Formats

Canavan, G H. On satellite constellation selection. United States: N. p., 1991. Web.
Canavan, G H. On satellite constellation selection. United States.
Canavan, G H. 1991. "On satellite constellation selection". United States.
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year = {Wed May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1991},
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