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The Combined-GEO-IGSO constellation is the combination of Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite and Inclining GeoSynchronous Orbit (IGSO) satellite. The Combined-GEO-IGSO constellation can integrate the advantages of GEO and IGSO to achieve regional coverage. In order to discuss the performances of the Combined-GEO-IGSO constellation, the performances of coverage, elevation, diversity, and transmission are simulated in China and surrounding regions by Satellite Tool Kit (STK). The simulation results show that: the combined constellation can reach higher multi-satellite coverage and higher communication elevation in China and surrounding areas; the Doppler shift, delay, and propagation loss of this constellation have little impact on the system. As regional coverage constellation, the Combined-GEO-IGSO is feasible.
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Communication author: Jiang Yong, born in 1983, male, Ph.D..
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Jiang, Y., Yang, S., Zhang, G. et al. Coverage performances analysis on Combined-GEO-IGSO satellite constellation. J. Electron.(China) 28, 228–234 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11767-011-0581-1
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Key words
- Constellation
- Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO)
- Inclining GeoSynchronous Orbit (IGSO)
- Combined-GEO-IGSO
- Doppler shift