Flower Constellations for Future Space Missions Conference Paper

abstract

• This paper provides a rational description and the evolution of the Flower Constellations theory, from the original formulation to the 2D and 3D lattice theories and to the most recent necklace theory. The capability of these theories and their applications to classic space missions are highlighted by equations and figures as animations cannot be provided in a paper. Configurations, particularly suitable to specific space missions are given and some of configurations that may be proposed for future and/or futuristic space missions are also provided. To better understand Flower Constellations reading the papers in bibliography is indeed highly recommended.

name of conference

• 2012 IEEE First AESS European Conference on Satellite Telecommunications (ESTEL)

authors

• Mortari, Daniele

published proceedings

• 2012 IEEE FIRST AESS EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON SATELLITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS (ESTEL)

author list (cited authors)

• Mortari, D.

citation count

• 1

complete list of authors

• Mortari, Daniele

publication date

• January 2012

publisher

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)  Publisher

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

• 10.1109/estel.2012.6400116

International Standard Book Number (ISBN) 13

• 978-1-4673-4686-3

start page

• 1

end page

• 7

URL

• http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1109%2Festel.2012.6400116