发明名称 |
Method and apparatus for providing additional resources in a satellite communication system |
摘要 |
Additional resources and services are provided in a satellite communication system (100) through the use of seam satellites (52). One or more seam satellites (52) are coupled to communication satellites (12) in an existing constellation using previously unused crosslinks. The seam satellites (52) are located between orbital planes (31 and 36) in which the communication satellites (12) are moving in opposite directions with respect to each other. Seam satellites (52) can provide new services such as earth sensing and observation. Seam satellites (52) can also provide attachment points for other new space-based users. Some of the communication units (26) can communicate with the seam satellites (52) via communication satellites (12). This allows these communication units (26) to use the new services provided by the seam satellite (52). Seam satellites (52) can be controlled by separate control centers or can be controlled by the control center for the communication satellites (12).
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申请公布号 |
US5978653(A) |
申请公布日期 |
1999.11.02 |
申请号 |
US19970850543 |
申请日期 |
1997.05.02 |
申请人 |
MOTOROLA, INC. |
发明人 |
TAYLOR, RONALD FREDRICK;BLANCHARD, SCOTT DAVID;JEFFERS, PATRICK DAVID |
分类号 |
H04B7/185;H04B7/195;(IPC1-7):H04B7/185 |
主分类号 |
H04B7/185 |
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