This paper opens a series of articles expounding the fundamentals of the route theory for
satellite constellation design for Earth discontinuous coverage. In Part 1 of the series the …

A general evaluation criterion for the coverage performance of LEO constellations that can
be used for various constellation configurations is proposed. The method transforms the …

The responsive orbits play a key role in addressing the mission of Operationally Responsive
Space (ORS) because of their capabilities. These capabilities are usually focused on …

The method for synthesis of satellite orbits and constellations, optimized by given criterion
(minimum of required number of satellites in the constellation, or minimum revisit time, or …

Continuing the series of papers with description of the fundamentals of the Route Theory for
satellite constellation design, the general method for minimization of the satellite swath width …

An analytical technique for designing satellite constellations for operational global
monitoring of Earth's surface is presented. This technique makes it possible to calculate the …

Рассматриваются одиночные спутники и многоспутниковые системы периодического
наблюдения Земли. Принципиальной особенностью является использование …

Представлена аналитическая методика проектирования спутниковых систем (СС) для
оперативного глобального мониторинга (ОГМ) поверхности Земли. Указанная …

The analytical model for Earth coverage by the satellites' swath conforming to essential of
discontinuous coverage, in contrast to continuous coverage, is presented. The analytic …

Single satellites and multisatellite constellations for the periodic coverage of the Earth are
considered. The main feature is the use of several cameras with different swath widths. A …