
Le costellazioni di Internet satellitare impiegano un gran numero di satelliti in orbita terrestre bassa per fornire connettività globale a banda larga con latenza ridotta. I collegamenti inter-satellite e le antenne phased array consentono il beamforming dinamico e un riutilizzo efficiente dello spettro. La topologia di rete e l'allocazione degli slot orbitali influenzano la copertura e la capacità, mentre i meccanismi di handover mantengono una connettività senza interruzioni durante il movimento del satellite. Le reti delle stazioni di terra si interfacciano con i segmenti spaziali, supportando il routing dei dati e la gestione della costellazione. Le strategie di lancio e la mitigazione dei detriti devono tenere conto della sostenibilità operativa (che non è ancora raggiunta).
Questa è la nostra ultima selezione di pubblicazioni e brevetti in lingua inglese sulle Costellazioni Internet via satellite, tra numerose riviste scientifiche online, classificate e incentrate su costellazione Internet via satellite, satellite in orbita terrestre bassa, collegamento intersatellitare, antenna phased array, beamforming satellitare, distribuzione della costellazione, topologia della rete satellitare, allocazione degli slot orbitali, riutilizzo delle frequenze, handover satellitare, rete della stazione di terra, progettazione del carico utile satellitare, architettura del segmento spaziale, crosslink satellitare, gestione della costellazione, scalabilità della costellazione satellitare, mitigazione dei detriti orbitali, comunicazione satellitare, allocazione dinamica della larghezza di banda, gestione della potenza satellitare, sistemi di localizzazione satellitare, simulazione della costellazione, copertura della costellazione, ridondanza della costellazione, sincronizzazione della costellazione, instradamento della costellazione, sicurezza della costellazione, manutenzione della costellazione, costellazione Internet e costellazione satellitare.
Space-based internet hosting
Patent published on the 2026-05-21 in US under Ref US20260143408 by HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS LLC [US] (Roy Satyajit [us], Choquette George [us])
Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for applying intelligent routing techniques. In some implementations, a system obtains, from a satellite communication network, trajectory information for a device configured to communicate with an Internet host located in space. The system determines a first path for communication between the device and the Internet host located in space, wherein the first path includes one or more links. The system [...]
Our summary: The system utilizes satellite communication to obtain trajectory information for devices. It predicts disruptions in communication paths and generates alternative routing tables. This enables uninterrupted communication between devices and Internet hosts in space.
satellite communication, intelligent routing, trajectory information, disruption prediction
Patent
Phased array antenna device
Patent published on the 2026-05-21 in WO under Ref WO2026105355 by MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP [JP] (Matsuki Makoto [jp], Takahashi Toru [jp])
Abstract: This phased array antenna device comprises: a storage unit that stores the antenna coupling coefficients of antenna elements; a calculation unit that calculates, from information stored in the storage unit, the adjustment amount of the active reflection coefficient of each of the antenna elements such that the phase of the active reflection coefficient of the antenna element on the antenna element side as viewed from an amplifier is uniformly dispersed between 0 π and 2 π and the amplitude of [...]
Our summary: The device includes a storage unit for antenna coupling coefficients and a calculation unit for adjusting reflection coefficients. It features adjustment circuits connected to antenna elements for signal modification post-amplification. Additionally, it has control units for managing reflection coefficient adjustments and signal phases for beam directionality.
phased array antenna, reflection coefficient, adjustment circuits, beam directivity
Patent
Method and wireless communication device of configuring radio resource in satellite communication
Patent published on the 2026-05-20 in EP under Ref EP4746313 by IND TECH RES INST [TW] (Tseng Hsin-hsiang [tw], Chen Bo-yan [tw], Chen Yung-fang [tw], Cheng Kai-lun [tw], Liang Ting-jung [tw])
Abstract: A method and a wireless communication device of configuring a radio resource in satellite communication. The method includes: a first channel matrix gain and a first noise gain are calculated according to precoding information and a first channel matrix (S802); a lookup table is obtained, and the lookup table includes mapping relationships among a modulation coding scheme, a spectral efficiency, and a required signal-to-noise ratio (S803); a first power change for increasing a first spectral eff[...]
Our summary: The method configures radio resources in satellite communication by calculating channel matrix gains and noise gains. It utilizes a lookup table for mapping modulation coding schemes to spectral efficiency and signal-to-noise ratios. Power changes are calculated to optimize spectral efficiency for user equipment data streams, updating the modulation coding scheme as needed.
satellite communication, radio resource configuration, modulation coding scheme, spectral efficiency
Patent
Multiple beam serial signal distribution in phased array antennas
Patent published on the 2026-05-20 in EP under Ref EP4746190 by SPACE EXPLORATION TECH CORP [US] (Knopik Vincent [us], Agah Amir [us])
Abstract: [0001] A RF interchange includes a first differential transmission line extending between a first port and a first feed-through port. The interchange includes a second differential transmission line extending parallel to the first differential transmission line, between a second port and a second feed-through port. The interchange includes a third differential transmission line extending across the first differential transmission line and the second differential transmission line toward a first [...]
Our summary: The content describes a RF interchange with multiple differential transmission lines for phased array antennas. It details the configuration of these lines to facilitate signal distribution. The design includes coupling regions to enhance signal propagation between lines.
differential transmission line, phased array antennas, signal distribution, coupling regions
Patent
Dual optical heads for optical feeder link in a satellite communications system
Patent published on the 2026-05-14 in AU under Ref AU2023472214 by VIASAT INC (Fabbri Simon, Matheoud Alessandro Valentino, Acanski Milos, Smutny Berry)
Abstract: A laser communications terminal (LCT) includes separate optical head assemblies (OHAs) for optical signal transmission and reception, with respective pointing systems allowing separate pointing control of the respective OHAs. In a satellite communications system (SCS) having an optical ground station (OGS) configured for communicatively coupling with a satellite of the SCS via an optical feeder link (OFL), the satellite and/or the OGS implements a respective dual OHA (DOHA). In one or more embod[...]
Our summary: The system utilizes dual optical head assemblies for separate transmission and reception of optical signals. It allows for independent pointing control, enhancing performance and simplifying optics. The design improves isolation of optical paths and reduces the need for precise alignment during manufacturing.
optical feeder link, laser communications terminal, dual optical heads, satellite communications system
Patent
Handover procedure for a mobile station between base stations in a satellite communications system
Patent published on the 2026-05-14 in AU under Ref AU2023470952 by VIASAT INC (Jambunathan Vasumathy, Poovada Venkata Hanumanth Kumar, Sundararaj Silambarasan)
Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems that eliminate the need for a dedicated interface between access service network (ASN) gateways for a successful handover between base stations served by different ASN gateways in a satellite communications system. The disclosed technologies also perform load balancing between ASN gateways and reduce the number of mobile stations affected by an ASN gateway going down. The disclosed technologies include abstracting the interface between a base station and [...]
Our summary: The document describes methods to facilitate mobile station handovers between base stations in satellite systems without dedicated ASN gateway interfaces. It introduces load balancing techniques to minimize the impact of gateway failures on mobile stations. Additionally, it outlines a system for centralized access to subscriber context information across ASN gateways.
Handover, Satellite Communications, ASN Gateway, Load Balancing
Patent
A Multi-Modal and Sensor Fusion Dataset for Generative Modeling in Remote Sensing
Published on 2026-02-01 by Abdul Mutakabbir, Chung-Horng Lung, Marzia Zaman, Darshana Upadhyay, Kshirasagar Naik, Koreen Millard, Thambirajah Ravichandran, Richard Purcell @MDPI
Abstract: Earth Observation (EO) and Remote Sensing (RS) data are widely used in various fields, including weather, environment, and natural disaster modeling and prediction. EO and RS done through geostationary satellite constellations in fields such as these are limited to a smaller region, while sun synchronous satellite constellations have discontinuous spatial and temporal coverage. This limits the ability of EO and RS data for near-real-time weather, environment, and natural disaster applications. T[...]
Our summary: The NOAH dataset integrates Ground-Based Sensors with Remote Sensing data to enhance Earth Observation applications. It addresses limitations in spatial and temporal coverage for real-time disaster modeling. The dataset supports generative modeling techniques and is open-sourced for further research.
Multi-Modal, Sensor Fusion, Generative Modeling, Remote Sensing
Publication
Deployment and Performance in the South China Sea
Published on 2026-02-01 by Tongmu Liu, Baocheng Zhou, Xinwen Zhang, Jianqing Peng, Hua Huang, Tianhao Jian @MDPI
Abstract: Obtaining real-time data from the deep ocean remains a major challenge in marine observation. This study presents a deep-sea mooring system that integrates inductive telemetry (EUM6000 modules) with Tiantong satellite communication to achieve real-time, long-term hydrological monitoring in the South China Sea. The system incorporated 25 sensors, including CTDs and ADCPs, and was deployed at a depth of 1247 m. Over one year of continuous operation, it maintained a data reception rate >[...]
Our summary: This study presents a deep-sea mooring system that integrates inductive telemetry with satellite communication for real-time hydrological monitoring. The system achieved over one year of continuous operation with a data reception rate greater than 90% and a latency of less than 15 minutes. It provides high-resolution multi-sensor data that enhances understanding of ocean dynamics and supports climate research and disaster warning applications.
Telemetry, Deep-sea, Hydrological monitoring, South China Sea
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