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Flowers and Satellites

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 October 2009

G. Lucarelli ,
R. Santamaria ,
S. Troisi  and
L. Turturici
G. Lucarelli
Affiliation:
(Naval University, Naples)
R. Santamaria
Affiliation:
(Naval University, Naples)
S. Troisi
Affiliation:
(Naval University, Naples)
L. Turturici
Affiliation:
(Naval University, Naples)
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Abstract

In this paper some interesting properties of circular orbiting satellites' ground traces are pointed out. It will be shown how such properties are typical of some spherical and plane curves that look like flowers both in their name and shape. In addition, the choice of the best satellite constellations satisfying specific requirements is strongly facilitated by exploiting these properties.

Keywords

1. Satellites2. Projections

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Research Article
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The Journal of Navigation , Volume 44 , Issue 1 , January 1991 , pp. 122 - 126
Copyright
Copyright © The Royal Institute of Navigation 1991

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