Method for limiting interference between satellite communications systems
US6866231B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/18513
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Boeing achieves satellite diversity by having a large discrimination angle for a MEO constellation of communications satellites to limit interference in the Ku-band with GSO communications systems. Each satellite entering an exclusion zone over a GSO ground station terminates all transmissions to provide EPFD within acceptable limits. The Boeing MEO constellation preferably comprises 20 satellites, 5 in each orbit. The four orbits are inclined at about 57° with respect to the equator. Services include an Integrated Digital Service (IDS) and Backhaul Data Service (BDS) to accommodate the needs of different users.
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