Methods and systems for satellite integrated communications

摘要

Systems and methods for integrate satellite communications. A network of upward facing antennas placed on top of cell phone towers is established. Each upward facing antenna has a footprint at the altitude of a particular satellite orbit. Upward facing antennas are placed on cell towers so as to establish a continuous coverage over the orbit of a satellite(s) thereby allowing continuous communication using cellular technology with the satellite(s) on orbit.

主权项

1. A satellite communication system comprising:
a plurality of first antennas each at a fixed non-mobile location, and each configured to communicate with a non-geostationary satellite traveling along an orbital path, the plurality of first antennas each configured to transmit a communication signal upwardly, the communication signal forming an orbital intercept area along the orbital path, the non-geostationary satellite being adapted to receive the communication signal when traversing the orbital intercept area, the plurality of first antennas forming a series of partially overlapping orbital intercept areas, the series of partially overlapping orbital intercept areas covering a continuous extent of a substantial portion of the orbital path, and wherein a beam width of the signal is defined by a diameter of the orbital intercept area through which the non-geostationary satellite is configured to pass, the beam width being narrower than a satellite antenna beam width configured to surround an individual one of the first antennas.