On relation between satellite constellation and performance in circular orbit satellites communications network

摘要

Focusing on the satellite constellation without overlap of beam coverages in satellite communication systems using circular orbit satellites, the paper shows that the relation between the maximum satellite beam radius and the inclined orbit angle is easily derived as a function of the number of satellite orbit planes, and then evaluates quantitatively the ratio of beam coverages to the earth surface and the satellite visible time percentage as a function of the number of satellite orbit planes and satellites.