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Multi-node point-to-point satellite communication system employing multiple geo satellites

  • US 6,990,314 B1
  • Filed: 05/22/2000
  • Issued: 01/24/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/18/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for transmitting communications signals to a plurality of mobile terminals, comprising:

  • processing a received signal at a ground hub;

    radiating a first portion of said signal and a second portion of said signal through multiple paths to at least two satellites;

    re-radiating said signal from said at least two satellites to an intended mobile terminal;

    combining the first portion of the signal and the second portion of the signal at the mobile terminal to reform the signal;

    whereby an orbit of said satellite is being perturbed in inclination and eccentricity relative to a common geosynchronous reference orbit;

    whereby apparent satellite motion of said at least two satellites about the geosynchronous reference orbit remain substantially uniform.

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