Apparatus and methods for satellite communication
A communications system and method are disclosed that may include a constellation of satellites operating in a substantially equatorial, non-geosynchronous orbit; a plurality of ground stations configured to communicate with the satellites, at least one given ground station of the ground stations la...
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| Format | Patent |
| Language | English |
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23.04.2009
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| Summary: | A communications system and method are disclosed that may include a constellation of satellites operating in a substantially equatorial, non-geosynchronous orbit; a plurality of ground stations configured to communicate with the satellites, at least one given ground station of the ground stations lacking a wired connection to any global communications network; and at least one gateway station coupled to a global communications network and to at least one said satellite, wherein each satellite includes at least one antenna having a steerable beam, the antenna being controllable to continuously direct a concentrated spot beam toward the given ground station. |
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| Bibliography: | Application Number: AU20080314537 |