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Line 1: − [[File:Color-satellite.png|thumb|right|Satellite]] + ==Overview== + '''Satellites''' are small, typically unmanned versions of [[Space Station]]s, placed in orbit around another planetary body.<ref name=TO1>''Tactical Operations'', p. 148</ref> Their uses can vary tremendously, from providing communications or navigation assistance to battlefield reconnaissance and missile defense. − == Description ==+ Satellites are extremely reliant on accurately-plotted orbits and computer controls, as they are only equipped with station-keeping drives, giving them a maximum acceleration of around .025 G.<ref name=TO1/> They are typically placed in either a low-altitude or geo-synchronous orbit, although more exotic orbits such as Molnyia orbits are also possible. Low-altitude orbits, typically a few hundred kilometers from the surface, will travel over the same band of terrain, while a geo-synchronous orbit will maintain its location over the same equatorial location at a distance of several thousand kilometers, depending on the planet.<ref name=TO1/> Communications satellites tend to be located in geo-synchronous orbits, while weather, science and reconnaissance satellites tend towards low-altitude, especially polar, orbits.<ref name=TO2>''Tactical Operations'', p. 232-233</ref> − '''Satellites''' are small, typically unmanned versions of [[Space Station]]s, placed in orbit around another planetary body.<ref name="TOp148">''Tactical Operations'', p. 148: "Satellites"</ref> Their uses can vary tremendously, from providing communications or navigation assistance to battlefield reconnaissance and missile defense. − Satellites are extremely reliant on accurately plotted orbits and computer controls, as they are only equipped with station-keeping drives, giving them a maximum acceleration of around .025 G.<ref name="TOp148"/> They are typically placed in either a low-altitude or geo-synchronous orbit, although more exotic orbits such as Molnyia orbits are also possible. Low-altitude orbits, typically a few hundred kilometers from the surface, will travel over the same band of terrain, while a geo-synchronous orbit will maintain its location over the same equatorial location at a distance of several thousand kilometers, depending on the planet.<ref name="TOp148"/> Communications satellites tend to be located in geo-synchronous orbits, while weather, science and reconnaissance satellites tend towards low-altitude, especially polar, orbits.<ref name="TOp231+">''Tactical Operations'', pp. 231–233: "Satellites"</ref>+ The uses for satellites are many and varied, depending on their equipment. Many satellites are multi-role, especially mass-produced [[Inner Sphere]] models, which can be reconfigured quickly and easily.<ref name=TO2/> Reconnaissance satellites make use of various satellite imagers, such as [[High-Rez Image camera|High-Resolution Imager]]s, [[Infrared Imager Camera|Infrared Imagers]], [[Hyperspectral Imager]]s and [[Look-Down Radar]]. Communications and navigation satellites equipped with high-powered radio beacons allow people equipped with a [[Satellite Uplink]] or [[SatNav Receiver]] to communicate effortlessly or pinpoint their exact location on a planet. If equipped with weaponry, satellites can be used to defend themselves or an important target from missiles and other enemy combatants. − The uses for satellites are many and varied, depending on their equipment. Many satellites are multirole, especially mass-produced [[Inner Sphere]] models, which can be reconfigured quickly and easily.<ref name="TOp231+"/> Reconnaissance satellites make use of various satellite imagers, such as [[High-Resolution Imager Camera|High-Resolution Imager]]s, [[Infrared Imager Camera|Infrared Imagers]], [[Hyperspectral Imager]]s and [[Look-Down Radar]]. Communications and navigation satellites equipped with high-powered radio beacons allow people equipped with a [[Satellite Uplink]] or [[SatNav Receiver]] to communicate effortlessly or pinpoint their exact location on a planet. If equipped with weaponry, satellites can be used to defend themselves or an important target from missiles and other enemy combatants.+ ==History== + During the golden years of the [[Star League]], many planets were ringed by networks of satellites, providing plenty of benefits both military and civilian. However, during the [[Amaris Civil War]] and subsequent [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], many of these satellites were targeted for destruction, and the ability for many planets to rebuild their satellite network was lost.<ref>''LosTech'', p. 101</ref> − == History ==+ ==See Also== − During the golden years of the [[Star League]], many planets were ringed by networks of satellites, providing plenty of benefits both military and civilian. However, during the [[Amaris Civil War]] and subsequent [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], many of these satellites were targeted for destruction, and the ability for many planets to rebuild their satellite network was lost.<ref name="LT:TMWEGp101">''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 101: "SatNav Receiver"</ref> − − == See Also == [[:Category:Satellite Support Vehicles|List of Satellites]] [[:Category:Satellite Support Vehicles|List of Satellites]] − == References == + ==References== <references /> <references /> − == Bibliography == + ==Sources== − * ''[[LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' + *''[[Tactical Operations]]'' − * ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' + *''[[LosTech: The Mechwarrior Equipment Guide]]'' − + [[Category:Technology]] − + [[Category:Satellite Support Vehicles]] − [[Category:Technology|Satellite]]
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| + | '''Satellites''' are small, typically unmanned versions of [[Space Station]]s, placed in orbit around another planetary body.<ref name=TO1>''Tactical Operations'', p. 148</ref> Their uses can vary tremendously, from providing communications or navigation assistance to battlefield reconnaissance and missile defense. | ||
| − | + | Satellites are extremely reliant on accurately-plotted orbits and computer controls, as they are only equipped with station-keeping drives, giving them a maximum acceleration of around .025 G.<ref name=TO1/> They are typically placed in either a low-altitude or geo-synchronous orbit, although more exotic orbits such as Molnyia orbits are also possible. Low-altitude orbits, typically a few hundred kilometers from the surface, will travel over the same band of terrain, while a geo-synchronous orbit will maintain its location over the same equatorial location at a distance of several thousand kilometers, depending on the planet.<ref name=TO1/> Communications satellites tend to be located in geo-synchronous orbits, while weather, science and reconnaissance satellites tend towards low-altitude, especially polar, orbits.<ref name=TO2>''Tactical Operations'', p. 232-233</ref> | |
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| − | + | The uses for satellites are many and varied, depending on their equipment. Many satellites are multi-role, especially mass-produced [[Inner Sphere]] models, which can be reconfigured quickly and easily.<ref name=TO2/> Reconnaissance satellites make use of various satellite imagers, such as [[High-Rez Image camera|High-Resolution Imager]]s, [[Infrared Imager Camera|Infrared Imagers]], [[Hyperspectral Imager]]s and [[Look-Down Radar]]. Communications and navigation satellites equipped with high-powered radio beacons allow people equipped with a [[Satellite Uplink]] or [[SatNav Receiver]] to communicate effortlessly or pinpoint their exact location on a planet. If equipped with weaponry, satellites can be used to defend themselves or an important target from missiles and other enemy combatants. | |
| − | + | ==History== | |
| + | During the golden years of the [[Star League]], many planets were ringed by networks of satellites, providing plenty of benefits both military and civilian. However, during the [[Amaris Civil War]] and subsequent [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], many of these satellites were targeted for destruction, and the ability for many planets to rebuild their satellite network was lost.<ref>''LosTech'', p. 101</ref> | ||
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[[:Category:Satellite Support Vehicles|List of Satellites]] | [[:Category:Satellite Support Vehicles|List of Satellites]] | ||
| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
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| − | == | + | ==Sources== |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Tactical Operations]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[LosTech: The Mechwarrior Equipment Guide]]'' |
| − | + | [[Category:Technology]] | |
| − | + | [[Category:Satellite Support Vehicles]] | |
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