VDE-SAT Coverage Simulation
What is it?
The VDE-SAT Coverage Simulation is an analysis of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite coverage and possible constellation designs that focus on worldwide connectivity for VHF Data Exchange System (VDES).
How does it work?
VHF Antenna
In the simulator, the VHF antenna module will enable analysis of signal strength, angle, and distance dependencies, as well as the impact of fading.
Satellite Pointing
This will include detailed simulations of satellite orientation, allowing for heat map visualizations of coverage areas and pointing angles. These simulations will show how different angles affect coverage, like the VHF antenna module’s signal strength and distance dependencies.
Vessel Route Simulation
This will outline assumptions for typical vessel routes, displaying global shipping paths. It will also provide example diagrams or maps showing simulated routes and connectivity zones.
Constellations
The simulator will model different satellite constellation setups and their impact on connectivity, considering Keplerian variations such as altitude and inclination. A comparative table will highlight key parameters for each design, showing how they influence VDES coverage and performance.
Connectivity Results
This will include assumptions made for orbit calculations and summarize key findings from the simulations. These results will provide detailed connectivity information for each configuration, highlighting the impact of different orbital setups on performance.
