FIELD: control of global multi-satellite system energy. SUBSTANCE: satellites are positioned in latitude in a polar orbital constellation, each satellite has a combination of major antenna lobes, each lobe has the given surface of coverage or "cell", the total sum of cells of each satellite makes up a wider coverage of the satellite on the whole, each satellite contains solar cells and batteries; the energy in the batteries is generated by solar cells and should be effectively controlled. The system uses the central monitoring station, which programs the supply of energy to the antennas of each satellite in each satellite of the constellation within the preset time so as to eliminate the overlap of the coverages. Each satellite has a line power amplifier controlled by voltage, which provides for supply of only that portion of energy that is required in compliance with the request to each antenna section. EFFECT: enhanced efficiency. 4 cl, 3 dwg
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1997-12-20—Published
1990-09-04—Filed