Title :
A fast algorithm for optimal satellite spot beam pointing
Author :
Nichols, R.A. ; Moy, D.W. ; Pattay, R.S.
Author_Institution :
Appl. Phys. Lab., Johns Hopkins Univ., Laurel, MD, USA
fDate :
7/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An optimal algorithm for pointing a steerable satellite spot beam is described. The optimality criterion considered is maximization of the number of Earth terminals covered. The computation time of the algorithm has been compared with a brute force algorithm through a series of Monte Carlo trials.
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; computational complexity; optimisation; satellite antennas; satellite tracking; telecommunication computing; Earth terminals; Monte Carlo trials; computation time; maximization; optimal algorithm; optimal satellite spot beam pointing; optimality criterion; steerable satellite spot beam; Aerospace and electronic systems; Aerospace electronics; Aircraft propulsion; Communication system control; Directional antennas; Earth; High-resolution imaging; Image resolution; Isolation technology; Microwave imaging; Military satellites; Monte Carlo methods; Orbits; Payloads; Radar cross section; Radar imaging; Satellite communication; Satellite ground stations; Spaceborne radar;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
