Flower Constellation Set Theory Part II: Secondary Paths and Equivalency

abstract

• In our previous research, the Flower Constellation set theory was introduced but specific details left out. In this work, the particular phasing theory that we have adopted is discussed in full. As a consequence of this choice of parametrization, a new class of orbit theory has emerged: secondary paths (SPs). The theory of SPs is developed and proved in this work. Examples of SPs are presented and discussed. Furthermore, we discuss the equivalency of Flower Constellations and resolve how certain disparate choices of integer parameters can generate identical satellite distributions. 2008 IEEE.

authors

• Mortari, Daniele

published proceedings

• IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON AEROSPACE AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

author list (cited authors)

• Wilkins, M. P., & Mortari, D.

citation count

• 38

complete list of authors

• Wilkins, Matthew P||Mortari, Daniele

publication date

• July 2008

publisher

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)  Publisher

keywords

• 40 Engineering
• 4001 Aerospace Engineering
• 4006 Communications Engineering
• 4009 Electronics, Sensors And Digital Hardware

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

• 10.1109/TAES.2008.4655356

start page

• 964

end page

• 976

volume

• 44

issue

• 3

URL

• http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1109%2Ftaes.2008.4655356