Sun-synch to MEO Equatorial Relay Concept: 1000 km sun synchronous plus equatorial relay at 6500 km. Key Features: Satellites emplaced in collector/relay pairs Flywheel energy storage Suggestor/Source: H. Feingold, SAIC Discussion The combination of MEO equatorial and sun-synchronous orbits provides global coverage. It is suggested that the relays miglit be emplaced prior to the collectors to serve the power relay and distribution market prior to launching some or all of the collecting satellites. On-board energy storage could be by flywheel or other device. Suggestor credits Koroteev’s work as listed in Glaser reference References Koroteev in Glaser, ed. “Solar Power Satellites.” Advantages Disadvantages Keeps most mass in LEO Near continuous coverage to diverse sites Can provide surface to surface relay via space Requires advances in DC to RF at high frequencies. Maintenance and servicing issues
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