Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Research Advisor
Pernicka, Henry J.
Advisor's Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Abstract
The popular geostationary orbit has become overcrowded with satellites. To remedy this problem, Tundra Orbit Constellations have been proposed. A Tundra Orbit is a constellation of three or more satellites orbiting in an inclined eccentric orbit. The purpose of this study is to provide an alternative to the geostationary belt and supply continuous coverage for the Northern Hemisphere, in particular the United States. To ensure the most economical configuration of satellites, an analysis of the benefits of number of satellites in such orbits and the change in coverage they provide must be performed. During analysis, it was discovered that comparisons between current and previous results produced dissimilarities. An evaluation of the software code was performed to determine errors. After an intensive assessment of the software code, errors continue to be sought and the comparisons of results were analyzed.
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Document Type
Presentation
Presentation Date
2004-2005
Recommended Citation
Davidson, Natalie, "Tundra Orbit Constellation" (2004). Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experience Program (OURE). 230.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/oure/230
