Research on the operational regional coverage of satellite and spacecraft tracking and controlling

In view of the problem of building ground stations for tracking and controlling of satellites and spacecraft, considering the fixed angle between the orbit of the satellite or spacecraft and the equatorial surface of the earth, and the difference of longitude between the two circles in succession of...

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Published in:MATEC web of conferences 2020, Vol.309, p.1005
Main Authors: Qi, Lihua, Xing, Dongqiu, Wang, Rui, Cui, Jingna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
coverage
Earth rotation
Earth surface
flare angle
ground station
Ground stations
Mathematical models
measurement and control circles
Reference systems
Rings (mathematics)
Satellite orbits
Satellite tracking
Satellites
Spacecraft
Spacecraft tracking
Tracking control
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Summary:In view of the problem of building ground stations for tracking and controlling of satellites and spacecraft, considering the fixed angle between the orbit of the satellite or spacecraft and the equatorial surface of the earth, and the difference of longitude between the two circles in succession of the satellite or spacecraft caused by the rotation of the earth, the operation area of the satellite or spacecraft was calculated by using the method of spherical projection of satellite orbit rotation, taking the earth as the reference system. The minimum number of ground stations needed for satellite tracking and controlling was calculated in three cases, by using the mathematical model of sphere ring area and honeycomb coverage. This model was validated by the launch and operation data of Shenzhou 7.
ISSN:2261-236X
2274-7214
2261-236X
DOI:10.1051/matecconf/202030901005