Constellation of Surveillance Satellites

摘要

A satellite constellation includes a plurality of satellites in respective polar orbits. The orbits are spaced evenly in longitude and the satellites of adjacent orbits are spaced evenly in latitude. On board each satellite is one or more sensors for monitoring activity within the satellite's field of view.

主权项

1. A satellite constellation comprising a plurality of satellites in respective substantially polar orbits around a planet, said orbits being substantially evenly spaced longitudinally, said satellites being substantially evenly spaced latitudinally, each satellite bearing at least one sensor for monitoring activity within a field of view, of a surface of said planet, of said each satellite.