Re:Orbital edge computing: nano satellite constellations as ...
by Zenst on Monday October 12, 2020 @12:20PM
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However, if you got a cluster of them working together as a phased array - then you not only overcome the limitations, but surpass alternative offerings. But is the tech ready for that, maybe not and who knows - inter Cubesat communication may end up being a case of using lasers for that short few meter formation cluster. Certainly some interesting challenges and yet such things are within reach.
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Re:Orbital edge computing: nano satellite constellations as ...
by Retric on Monday October 12, 2020 @12:56PM
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You can’t maintain a cluster of things in orbit without actively expending propellent. At best you can have either a long line of cube sats in the exact same orbit, or so many of them in different orbits that you can always communicate between orbits.
Re:Orbital edge computing: nano satellite constellations as ...
by a1369209993 on Monday October 12, 2020 @07:08PM
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> You can't maintain a cluster of things in orbit without actively expending propellent.
Well, or physically connecting them with tethers. (Bonus: you no longer need wireless communications between them. Malus: pretty much everything else about this design.)