Definition of Low Earth Orbit slotting architectures using 2D lattice flower constellations

• Published in: Advances in space research Vol. 67; no. 11; pp. 3696 - 3711
• Main Authors: Arnas, David, Lifson, Miles, Linares, Richard, Avendaño, Martín E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.06.2021
• Subjects: Orbit design; Orbital slotting; Satellite constellations; Space mechanics; Space traffic management; Satellite constellations; Space traffic management; Orbit design; Space mechanics; Orbital slotting

This work proposes the use of 2D Lattice Flower Constellations (2D-LFCs) to facilitate the design of a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) slotting system to avoid collisions between compliant satellites and to optimize the available orbital volume. Specifically, this manuscript proposes the use of concentric orb...