SATELLITE LASER COMMUNICATIONS RELAY NETWORK
    1.
    发明申请
    SATELLITE LASER COMMUNICATIONS RELAY NETWORK 审中-公开
    卫星激光通信继电网

    公开(公告)号:WO2016200452A3

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-16

    申请号:PCT/US2016022041

    申请日:2016-03-11

    Applicant: AEROSPACE CORP

    CPC classification number: H04B10/29 H04B7/18513 H04B10/118 H04W84/06

    Abstract: A system for reducing the cost and increasing the rate and reliability of data transmission from space to ground includes a network of relay satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Each relay satellite is configured to receive data from one or more client satellites, and configured to transmit data from LEO to ground using optical communications. The system may also include multiple optical ground stations configured to receive the data and transmit the received data using terrestrial networks to client locations. The network may provide an alternative to downlinking large amounts of data for new satellite operators without an existing ground network and for established satellite operators seeking higher data rates, lower latency, or reduced ground system operating costs.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于降低成本并提高从空间到地面的数据传输的速率和可靠性的系统包括低地球轨道(LEO)中的中继卫星网络。 每个中继卫星被配置为从一个或多个客户端卫星接收数据,并且被配置为使用光通信从LEO向地面传输数据。 该系统还可以包括被配置为接收数据并且使用地面网络将接收到的数据发送到客户端位置的多个光地面站。 网络可以提供一种替代方案,用于在没有现有地面网络的情况下为新的卫星运营商下载大量数据,并且为建立的卫星运营商寻求更高的数据速率,更低的延迟或降低的地面系统运营成本提供替代

    SATELLITE LASER COMMUNICATIONS RELAY NODE
    2.
    发明申请
    SATELLITE LASER COMMUNICATIONS RELAY NODE 审中-公开
    卫星激光通信继电器节点

    公开(公告)号:WO2016200451A3

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-12

    申请号:PCT/US2016022036

    申请日:2016-03-11

    Applicant: AEROSPACE CORP

    Inventor: WELLE RICHARD P

    Abstract: A relay satellite node is provided. The relay satellite node may enable separate pointing of a receive portion and transmit portion of the node, enabling continuous communication through the node. The node may include two separate satellites flying in close proximity to one another. One of the satellites may use its attitude-control system to enable high-gain communications from a distant source, and the other satellite may use its attitude-control system to enable high-gain communication to a distant receiver. The two satellites may communicate with one another over a high-rate, short-range, omnidirectional communication system. A LEO network of these nodes, in combination with dedicated client-specific relay satellites may provide high-rate communication between any space asset and a ground network with latency limited only by the speed of light.

    Abstract translation: 提供中继卫星节点。 中继卫星节点可以实现节点的接收部分和发射部分的单独指向,从而实现通过该节点的连续通信。 节点可以包括彼此靠近地飞行的两个单独的卫星。 其中一颗卫星可以使用其姿态控制系统来实现来自远距离源的高增益通信,另一卫星可以使用其姿态控制系统来实现与远方接收机的高增益通信。 两颗卫星可以通过高速,短距离,全向通信系统相互通信。 这些节点的LEO网络与专用的客户端特定的中继卫星相结合,可以在任何空间资产和地面网络之间提供高速通信,延迟仅受光速的限制。

    MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES WITH SEPARABLE ACTUATION AND FLUID-BEARING MODULES
    4.
    发明申请
    MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES WITH SEPARABLE ACTUATION AND FLUID-BEARING MODULES 审中-公开
    具有可分离启动和流体轴承模块的微流体装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2005111435A3

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-13

    申请号:PCT/US2005015979

    申请日:2005-05-09

    Applicant: AEROSPACE CORP

    Inventor: WELLE RICHARD P

    Abstract: A fluid transport/containment apparatus includes a fluid-bearing module and an actuation module. The fluid-bearing module includes a substrate and fluid transport/containment elements distributed therein, with one or more of the fluid transport/containment elements having microfluidic dimensions. The actuation module is detachably secured to the fluid-bearing module such that the actuation elements are operatively interfaced with the fluid transport/containment elements.

    Abstract translation: 流体输送/封存装置包括流体轴承模块和致动模块。 流体支承模块包括分布在其中的基底和流体输送/容纳元件,其中一个或多个流体输送/容纳元件具有微流体尺寸。 致动模块可拆卸地固定到流体轴承模块,使得致动元件与流体输送/容纳元件可操作地接合。

    MICROFLUIDIC VALVE APPARATUSES WITH SEPARABLE ACTUATION AND FLUID-BEARING MODULES
    6.
    发明申请
    MICROFLUIDIC VALVE APPARATUSES WITH SEPARABLE ACTUATION AND FLUID-BEARING MODULES 审中-公开
    具有可分离启动和流体轴承模块的微流量阀装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2005111755A3

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-08

    申请号:PCT/US2005016065

    申请日:2005-05-09

    Applicant: AEROSPACE CORP

    Inventor: WELLE RICHARD P

    Abstract: A valve apparatus includes a fluid-bearing module and an actuation module. The fluid-bearing module includes a substrate and a channel formed in the substrate, the channel having microfluidic dimensions. The actuation module is detachably secured to the fluid-bearing module and includes a heating/cooling element adjacent to the channel. The heating/cooling element is controllable to generate or absorb sufficient energy to cause the a material in the valve apparatus to transition from a solid phase to a liquid phase, or from a solid phase to a liquid phase, or to expand or contract, thereby providing a phase-change valve.

    Abstract translation: 阀装置包括流体轴承模块和致动模块。 流体轴承模块包括基板和形成在基板中的通道,该通道具有微流体尺寸。 致动模块可拆卸地固定到流体轴承模块并且包括与通道相邻的加热/冷却元件。 加热/冷却元件是可控的以产生或吸收足够的能量以使阀装置中的材料从固相转变为液相,或从固相转变为液相,或膨胀或收缩 提供一个相变阀。

    PHASE-CHANGE VALVE APPARATUSES
    7.
    发明申请
    PHASE-CHANGE VALVE APPARATUSES 审中-公开
    相变阀装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2005111434A3

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-18

    申请号:PCT/US2005015978

    申请日:2005-05-09

    Applicant: AEROSPACE CORP

    Inventor: WELLE RICHARD P

    Abstract: A valve apparatus includes a substrate, a main flow channel formed in the substrate, a control channel formed in the substrate such that the main flow channel and the control channel meet at a junction, a bi-phase material within the control channel, a heating element adjacent the control channel and the junction, the heating element being controllable to generate sufficient energy to cause the bi-phase material to transition from a solid phase to a liquid phase, and a pumping mechanism for forcing the bi-phase material either into or out of the junction when the bi-phase material is in the liquid phase.

    Abstract translation: 阀装置包括基板,形成在基板中的主流动通道,形成在基板中的控制通道,使得主流道和控制通道在连接处相遇,控制通道内的双相材料,加热 元件邻近控制通道和接头,加热元件可控制以产生足够的能量以使双相材料从固相转移到液相;以及泵送机构,用于迫使双相材料进入或 当双相材料处于液相时,在结之外。

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