The benefits of inclined-orbit operations for geostationary orbit communication satellites

• Autorzy: Ma L.

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.2478/v10018-011-0007-1

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Geostationary orbit (GEO) communication satellites can be extended in lifetime by switching to inclined-orbit operations. In this mode, a small amount of propellant is reserved to maintain the assigned orbit longitude. Inclination is allowed to build up at a rate of approximately 0.8° per year. Developing these space resources can bring out a number of benefits. Besides communication application, these satellites can be used to construct navigation constellation of the Chinese Area Positioning System (CAPS). In this present paper, the realization way of communication and navigation applications is studied and the benefits and problems are explained.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Chinese Area Positioning System; CAPS; geostationary orbit satellite; inclinedorbit operations; communication application; navigation application

• Wydawca: Centrum Badań Kosmicznych PAN ; De Gruyter
• Czasopismo: Artificial Satellites : Journal of Planetary Geodesy
• Rocznik: 2011
• Tom: Vol. 46, No. 1
• Strony: 1--7
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 16 poz., rys.

Twórcy

autor

Ma L.

• National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100012, China

Bibliografia

• Agrawal B. (1986) Design of geosynchronous spacecraft. Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
• Ai G, Sheng P, Du J, Zheng Y, Cai X, Wu H, Hu Y, Hua Y, Li X. (2009) Barometric altimetry system as virtual constellation applied in CAPS. Sci China Ser G-Phys Mech Astron, Vol. 52, No. 3, 376-383.
• Ai G, Shi H, Wu H, Yan Y, Bian Y, Hu Y, Li Z, Guo J, Cai X. (2008) Positioning system based satellite communication and Chinese Area Positioning System (CAPS). Chin J Astron Astrophys, Vol. 8, No. 6, 611-630.
• Atia A, Day S, Westerlund L. (1990) Communications satellite operation in inclined orbit 'The Comsat Maneuver'. In: AIAA International Communication Satellite Systems Conference and Exhibit, 13th, Los Angeles, CA, Mar. 11-15, 1990, Technical Papers. Part 2 (A90-25601 09-32). Washington, DC, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, p. 452-455.
• Bauer R, Krawczyk R, Irwin D, et al. (2002) Extending ACTS operations through a university-based consortium. Space Commun, Vol. 18, No. 1-2, 7-12.
• Han Y, Ma L, Qiao Q, Yin Z, Shi H, Ai, G. (2009) Functions of retired GEO communication satellites in improving the PDOP value of CAPS. Sci China Ser G-Phys Mech Astron, Vol. 52, No. 3, 423-433.
• Jwo D. (2001) Efficient DOP calculation for GPS with and without altimeter aiding. J Navig, Vol. 54, No. 2, 269-279.
• Kaplan E, Hegarty C. (2006) Understanding GPS: Principles and Applications. 2nd ed. Artech House, Boston.
• Li Y, Hao H. (1996) Satellite communication geosynchronous orbit with small inclination. Chin Space Sci Tech, Vol. 16, No. 3, 22-28.
• Ma L, Hu C, Han Y, Qiao Q, Pei J. (2010) Simulation analysis of polarization matching for APSTAR-1 satellite in CAPS. J Syst Simul, Vol. 22, No. 10, 2446-2449.
• Ma L, Jing Y, Ji H, Zhang L. (2011) The evolvement analysis of GEO satellite orbit in end of life based on STK software. Astron Res Tech (in press).
• Ma L, Wang M, Zhang L, Ji H. (2011) Mathematical aspects of CAPS horizontal position error. Adv Space Res. (under reviewing).
• Shi H, Ai G, Han Y, Ma L, Chen J, Geng J. (2009) Multi-life cycles utilization of retired satellites. Sci China Ser G-Phys Mech Astron, Vol. 52, No. 3, 323-327.
• Shi H, Sun X and Li Z. (2009) Principle of transponder satellite navigation. Science Press, Beijing.
• Wu H, Bian Y, Lu X, Li X, Wang D. (2009) Time synchronization and carrier frequency control of CAPS navigation signals generated on the ground. Sci China Ser G-Phys Mech Astron, Vol. 52, No. 3, 393-401.
• Zhang R. (1998) Dynamics and control of satellite orbit and attitude. Beihang University Press, Beijing.

Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa Nr 461252 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2020).