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A New Constellation Configuration Scheme for Communicating Architecture in Cislunar Space

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  • Ming Xu
  • Jinlong Wang
  • Shengli Liu
  • Shijie Xu

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A new constellation configuration is proposed to provide near-constant communications between any two points in the cislunar space. Four satellites were allocated on some natural orbits near points by a multiple shooting corrector numerically. The revisiting intervals between the successive revisits on specified points by the constellation are demonstrated both on the geographical maps of the Earth and the Moon, with a consideration of equatorial inclinations with respect to the Earth-Moon orbital plane. Moreover, the coverage periodicity on the Moon is induced by Metonic cycle of 19 years. Cost analysis on stationkeeping and launching is implemented for this constellation in detail. Finally, some aspects about communications, such as satellite links, delays, ground stations, and communication devices, are surveyed preliminarily.

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  • Ming Xu & Jinlong Wang & Shengli Liu & Shijie Xu, 2013. "A New Constellation Configuration Scheme for Communicating Architecture in Cislunar Space," Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Hindawi, vol. 2013, pages 1-14, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:hin:jnlmpe:864950
    DOI: 10.1155/2013/864950
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