Multiple-Apogee Highly Elliptical Orbits for Continuous Meteorological Imaging of Polar Regions: Challenging the Classical 12-h Molniya Orbit Concept

摘要: AbstractA novel type of multiple-apogee highly elliptical orbits termed as MAP HEO with a period rotation between 14 h and 15 is introduced. These are designed to achieve continuous geostationary (GEO)-like imaging the polar regions in an optimum way. The combination GEO satellites would then offer monitoring weather from space at any point globe. This capacity represent breakthrough for short- long-term forecasting narrowing uncertainties knowledge Earth’s climate through better sampling more accurate characterization diurnal cycle. systems can be launched critical inclination characterized by local minimum ionizing radiation. features simplify process orbit maintenance, reduce radiation shielding requirements, favor longer lifetime mission. Unlike previously considered implemented communications, such 12-h Molniya 24-h Sirius radio syste...