The escalating threat posed by enemy radars along national borders necessitates advanced strategic solutions for the deployment and maintenance of satellite constellations. This paper presents a comprehensive approach to designing a satellite constellation tailored for locating and neutralizing these threats, thereby enhancing the security of the aircraft. The primary motivation is to safeguard the security and operational effectiveness of military aircraft while maintaining a robust defense posture along the border. This study employs the Simplified General Perturbations 4 (SGP4) model to calculate essential parameters, including visibility, eclipse duration, and antenna tracking angles. Custom algorithms were created to meet the specific needs of this application, ensuring accuracy in both deployment and maintenance strategies. To determine the optimal number of satellites, trilateration was employed using simulated range values, assessing the accuracy and redundancy associated with varying satellite quantities. The analysis revealed that a six-satellite constellation, arranged in two orbital planes with precise angular separations, provides robust coverage and reliable radar detection capabilities. The deployment strategy, designed for cost-efficiency and effectiveness, involves launching and positioning the satellites with minimal post-launch adjustments. Maintenance maneuvers are systematically planned to ensure the constellation's sustained performance, accounting for perturbative forces and ensuring continuous surveillance. This study demonstrates the feasibility and strategic advantage of a well-designed satellite constellation for military defense applications. The proposed solution enhances early warning systems, ensuring a robust defense posture against enemy radar threats.
Deployment and Maintenance of Satellite Constellations for Strategic Applications
Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation
International Conference on Advances in Aerospace and Navigation Systems ; 2024 ; Bangalore, India August 22, 2024 - August 23, 2024
Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Advances in Aerospace and Navigation Systems - 2024 ; Chapter : 35 ; 297-306
2025-05-21
10 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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