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Efficient high latitude service area satellite mobile broadcasting systems

US6223019A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 1998
Grant dateApr 24, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B7/18523
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A satellite audio broadcasting system for mobile and fixed receivers at or near the earth's surface in geographic service areas at latitudes above about 30 degrees N or below about 30 degrees S include a satellite constellation of two or more satellites, each in its own geosynchronous orbit, with each orbit having orbital parameters that provide elevation angles of more than 35 degrees throughout the service area.

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