131022 20240202151704.0 doi 10.1109/TAES.2014.120269 sideral 87655 ART-2014-87655 eng Casanova, D. (orcid)0000-0002-7620-4523 Design of flower constellations using necklaces 2014 This paper introduces a new approach in the design of optimal satellite constellations comprising few satellites and characterized by symmetric distribution. Typical examples are missions requiring persistent observation of sites or regions for intelligence or science. To minimize the number of satellites, the mathematical necklace theory is applied to the two-dimensional Lattice Flower Constellation framework. The necklace theory identifies in the phasing space all satellite subsets characterized by symmetric distributions. Mathematically, these subsets are parameterized by necklaces, identifying the actual satellite locations in the first orbital plane and a shifting parameter governing phasing between subsequent orbital planes. This article specifically targets the emerging importance of small satellite formations and constellations. Access copy available to the general public Unrestricted info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess All rights reserved http://www.europeana.eu/rights/rr-f/ 1.757 2014 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 18 / 76 = 0.237 2014 Q1 T1 ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE 2 / 29 = 0.069 2014 Q1 T1 ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC 78 / 247 = 0.316 2014 Q2 T1 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersion Avendano, M. E. Mortari, D. 50, 2 (2014), 1347-1358 IEEE trans. aerosp. electron. syst. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON AEROSPACE AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 0018-9251 1588640 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/131022/files/texto_completo.pdf Postprint 2735928 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/131022/files/texto_completo.jpg?subformat=icon icon Postprint oai:zaguan.unizar.es:131022 articulos driver 2024-02-02-14:53:54 ARTICLE