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Communications system using a satellite-based network with a plurality of spot beams providing ubiquitous coverage from two different satellites

  • US 7,020,462 B1
  • Filed: 09/23/1998
  • Issued: 03/28/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/02/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A satellite system operating over a land mass comprising:

  • a first satellite generating a first plurality of spot beams directed at said land mass, said first set of spot beams partially covering said land mass;

    a second satellite generating a second plurality of spot beams;

    said first plurality of spot beams and said second plurality of spot beams in combination provide substantially ubiquitous coverage over the land mass Wherein at least one of said first plurality of spot beams having a plurality of beam segment portions, said plurality of beam segment portions being independently adjustable in response to a condition, wherein said condition is heavy traffic routed through said satellite.

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