The Archimedes study examined the technical and economic feasibility of developing a system of satellites in highly inclined elliptical orbits to provide land mobile communications in Europe. The paper presents the conclusions of the British Aerospace-led team, showing the performance that can be achieved from an inclined orbit system and comparing it with that achievable from a GEO system.
Review of ESA Archimedes study 1
Ein Rueckblick auf die ESA Archimedes Studie 1
IEE Colloquium on 'Highly Elliptical Orbit Satellite Systems' ; No.86 ; 2/1-2/4
1989
Conference paper
English
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