Patent ID: 9008864
Filing Date: 2015-04-14
Classification: H04B

Abstract:
1. A satellite communication system comprising: a plurality of first antennas each at a fixed non-mobile location, and each configured to communicate with a non-geostationary satellite traveling along an orbital path, the plurality of first antennas each configured to transmit a communication signal upwardly, the communication signal forming an orbital intercept area along the orbital path, the non-geostationary satellite being adapted to receive the communication signal when traversing the orbital intercept area, the plurality of first antennas forming a series of partially overlapping orbital intercept areas, the series of partially overlapping orbital intercept areas covering a continuous extent of a substantial portion of the orbital path, and wherein a beam width of the signal is defined by a diameter of the orbital intercept area through which the non-geostationary satellite is configured to pass, the beam width being narrower than a satellite antenna beam width configured to surround an individual one of the first antennas.