A series of tests to validate an antenna pointing concept for spin-stabilized satellites using a data relay satellite is described. These tests show that proper antenna pointing on an inertially stabilized spacecraft can lead to significant access time through the relay satellite even without active antenna pointing. We summarize the test results, the simulations to model the effects of antenna pattern and space loss, and the expected contact times. We also show how antenna beam width affects the results.
Nontracking antenna performance for inertially controlled spacecraft using TDRSS
IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems ; 39 , 4 ; 1263-1269
2003-10-01
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Nontracking Antenna Performance for Inertially Controlled Spacecraft Using TDRSS
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