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Multiple satellite fade attenuation control system

  • US 6,587,687 B1
  • Filed: 10/21/1996
  • Issued: 07/01/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/21/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for operating a satellite communications system of a type that includes at least one ground station, at least one satellite, and a plurality of user terminals, comprising the steps of:

  • generating in substantially real time a model of atmospheric-related, RF signal attenuation-inducing structures located within a coverage area of the ground station; and

    allocating at least one of ground station, satellite, and user terminal resources in accordance with the generated model.

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