Bob W7LRD
I came across this info, might be of some value. Ref: The Satellite Experimenters Handbook, Pg 9-6 Max Dist (range) = 2R * arcos [R/(R+h)] Where R = 6,371 km and h = 1,459 km at Apogee (AO-7) h = 1,440 km at Perigee (AO-7) Therefore the maximum possible communication distance via AO-7 at Apogee = 7,904 km. Therefore the maximum possible communication distance via AO-7 at Perigee = 7,861 km. The difference in range from apogee to perigee appears to be only 33 km. 73, Pierre ZS6BB _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
