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Satellites Overview
History
How Satellites Work
Satellite Frequency Bands and Antennas
Orbit Distance, Pros & Cons, Applications
Types: Low-Earth-Orbit (LEOs)
Medium-Earth-Orbit (MEOs)
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Geostationary (GEOs)
Satellite Tracking System (J-Tracker, J-Pass)
History of Satellites
History of Satellites
History of Satellites
History of Satellites
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C-Band
Ku-Band
Most commonly used bands: C-band (4 to 8 GHz) , Kuband (11 to 17 GHz) , and Ka-band (20 to 30 GHz ).
Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO)
Small, low-cost
Vehicle tracking,
environmental monitoring
and two-way data
communication. Used for
short, narrowband
communications.
Hubble Telescope
Classification: LEO
Orbit: 375 miles, 600 km.
Revolution time: 100 min.
Speed: 17,000 miles/hr
Concerns: Orbit decay from
gravity and solar output.
During solar maximum, the
densities at all altitudes are
enhanced, and the drag effects
on satellites are much larger
than during times of solar
minimum.
Space Debris
Middle-Earth-Orbiting (MEO)
MEOs orbits between the altitudes
of 5,600 and 9,500 miles.
These orbits are primarily reserved
for communications satellites that
cover the North and South Pole.
GPS: What is it ?
A constellation of 24 satellites
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a
worldwide radio-navigation system formed
from a constellation of 24 satellites and their
ground stations.
They are constantly moving, making two
complete orbits in less than 24 hours.
These satellites are traveling at speeds of
roughly 7,000 miles an hour.
GPS Satellites
Name:
NAVSTAR
Manufacturer: Rockwell International
Altitude:
10,900 nautical miles
Weight:
1900 lbs (in orbit)
Size:
17 ft with solar panels
extended
Orbital Period: 12 hours
Orbital Plane: 55 degrees to
equatorial plane
Planned Lifespan:
7.5 years
Current constellation: 24 Block II production
satellites
The spacing of the satellites are arranged so
that a minimum of five satellites are in view
from every point on the globe.
Geosynchronous-Earth-Orbit (GEO)
Basics of GEOs
GEOs
Satellites are
positioned every 4-8
degrees.
Aproximately 300 GEO
satellites are in orbit.
Disadvantages:
It takes longer for the
signal to get to earth
and back to satellite.
Increased difficulty of
telephone
conversations.
GEOs are not
positioned in the
farthest northern and
southern orbits.
GEOs
NASA J-Tracker
NASA J-Pass
Conclusion
History
How Satellites Work
Satellite Frequency Bands and Antennas
Orbit Distance, Pros & Cons, Applications
Types: Low-Earth-Orbit (LEOs)
Medium-Earth-Orbit (MEOs)
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Geostationary (GEOs)
Satellite Tracking System (J-Tracker, J-Pass)
Questions ???
Sources
How Do Satellites Work? By William
Cook, 1996
The Living Earth Earth View
Advanced Communications Technology
Satellite (ACTS)
Stevens Low Earth Orbiting LEO
CompassRose International Publication
s Introduction to Global Satellite
Systems
searchNetworking.com Definitions - Sat
ellite
LEO Illustration
HST Project Science Office
Hubble Picture
Hubble Image
Space Debris