Dual ring array of satellites
US5979832A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/195
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Array of satellites in a planetary gear arrangement. One ring is circular, and within the other ring, which is elliptical. The circular and elliptical rings overlap at a tangent point. At that point, the satellites are evenly spaced for at least a specified parameter, e.g., time of day or geographical location.
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