Dual ring array of satellites

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1998-07-01

1999-11-09

Bost, Dwayne D.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path

455 121, 455 131, 455 132, 455427, B64G 100

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059798327

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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