System and method improving satellite capability through power sharing
US11760509B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/19
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, a system and method is configured for scheduling and invoking power sharing among satellites within a constellation of satellites such that energy storage systems at a target satellite may by charged prior to the use of electric propulsion thrust activation or other high electricity demand operations (or such operations contemporaneously augmented) by power beams transmitted from other (source) satellites within the constellation.
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