System for providing optimal satellite communication via a MEO/LEO satellite constellation

System for providing optimal satellite communication via a MEO/LEO satellite constellation

A method of increasing satellite communication quality by using a MEO satellite constellation (12) and a LEO satellite constellation (14) in combination with a decision algorithm which selects the appropriate constellation to route a communication signal through. The decision algorithm can be embodi...

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Hauptverfasser: NELSON ALLEN H. 'SKIP', HOGBERG SHAWN W, STARTUP JAMES W, PETERS ROBERT A, MATTHEWS CYNTHIA C, ERLICK JOHN R, INCE MICHAEL D, HELM JIM E, LAMBROU JOHN G, GROSS JONATHAN H, EMMONS, JR. THOMAS PETER, KRUEGER DAVID L, FULLERTON CRAIG L, HARRIS SUSAN L
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Sprache:eng
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ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
ELECTRICITY
TRANSMISSION
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Zusammenfassung:A method of increasing satellite communication quality by using a MEO satellite constellation (12) and a LEO satellite constellation (14) in combination with a decision algorithm which selects the appropriate constellation to route a communication signal through. The decision algorithm can be embodied in three ways: gateway based (18), individual subscriber unit based (22) and satellite based (12, 14). The MEO constellation (12) and LEO (14) constellation may be cross-linked, allowing for switching of service between satellites, as needed, during a communication session.