Redundant satellite system
US6487476B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/18534
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A diversity satellite system using a trailer satellite concept. The main satellite is placed into orbit and the trailer satellite, typically a much smaller satellite, is in orbit with the main satellite. The main satellite and trailer satellite are communicating with one another by crosslinks. In this way, two alternative geometric configurations are possible: a first geometric configuration direct from the ground station to the first satellite, and a second geometric configuration to the main satellite from the ground station via the trailer satellite. This enables avoiding interference.
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