Title :
Stratospheric quasi-stationary platforms: (SQ-SP) complementary to radio satellite systems
Author_Institution :
Center for Technol. Educ., Holon, Israel
Abstract :
Continuous operation of space radio systems is usually achieved nowadays by using geostationary satellites and in the near future by low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. However another solution is possible for operating distances up to 1000 km, by using a stratospheric quasi-stationary platform (SQ-SP) at a median altitude of 21 km above ground. The feasibility and main characteristics of SQ-SP systems are described, followed by aeronautical and control techniques considerations. Wireless power transmission concepts and rectifier antenna (rectenna) operation are explained as well as the main payloads and applications. The SQ-SP future systems can become complementary to geostationary and LEO satellite systems
Keywords :
aerospace control; directive antennas; microwave antenna arrays; microwave links; microwave power transmission; satellite communication; 1000 km; 21 km; LEO satellite systems; aeronautical techniques; control techniques; directive antennas; geostationary satellites; low Earth orbit satellites; median altitude; microwave antenna array; payloads; radio satellite systems; rectenna; rectifier antenna; space radio systems; stratospheric quasistationary platforms; wireless power transmission; Artificial satellites; Control systems; Directive antennas; Low earth orbit satellites; Payloads; Radio communication; Rectennas; Rectifiers; Satellite broadcasting; Space technology;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Israel, 1996., Nineteenth Convention of
Conference_Location :
Jerusalem
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3330-6
DOI :
10.1109/EEIS.1996.566950
