CONTENTS

Annex 1 - Characteristics of HEO-type FSS satellite systems
 1     General characteristics of HEO FSS satellites and HEO FSS satellite systems
        1.1     Active arc
        1.2     Repeating ground tracks
        1.3     Antennas of associated earth stations
        1.4     High elevation angles from HEO FSS satellite system earth stations in medium to high latitude service areas
        1.5     Continuous service with handovers
        1.6     Angular discrimination from the geostationary-satellite orbit
        1.7     HEO constellations supporting small antenna, non-tracking earth stations
 2     Examples of HEOs