Orbit Design for Approaching Multiple Space Objects in a Circular Orbit
Yanyan Wei, Wang Hongyu, Lv Zhaofu
Abstract
Yanyan Wei, Wang Hongyu, Lv Zhaofu
Abstract
This paper focuses on orbit design for a spacecraft without orbital maneuver approaching multiple objects in a circular orbit. Based on the assumption of no perturbation, a series of relations of approach orbit elements and geocentric angle between objects are established by theory analysis and formula derivation. Then characteristics of approach orbit are derived from a large number of data and numerical analysis. Finally a simulation example with Earth Geostationary Orbit as target circular is shown.
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This paper focuses on orbit design for a spacecraft without orbital maneuver approaching multiple objects in a circular orbit. Based on the assumption of no perturbation, a series of relations of approach orbit elements and geocentric angle between objects are established by theory analysis and formula derivation. Then characteristics of approach orbit are derived from a large number of data and numerical analysis. Finally a simulation example with Earth Geostationary Orbit as target circular is shown.
Key concepts: Geostationary orbit, Circular orbit, Frozen orbit, Orbit (dynamics), Medium Earth orbit, Spacecraft, Synchronous orbit, Orbital maneuver