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Precise Mean Orbital Elements Determination for LEO Monitoring and Maintenance

Sofya Spiridonova, Michael Kirschner, Urs Hugentobler

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Mean orbital elements can be used for monitoring the satellite’s long-term behavior and for maneuver planning. In this paper, an analytical algorithm for conversion of osculating orbital elements into mean orbital elements is introduced and evaluated on several satellite missions. The accuracy of the mean orbital elements is estimated and the applications of the algorithm for determination of the relative satellite’s motion are discussed.

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Mean orbital elements can be used for monitoring the satellite’s long-term behavior and for maneuver planning. In this paper, an analytical algorithm for conversion of osculating orbital elements into mean orbital elements is introduced and evaluated on several satellite missions. The accuracy of the mean orbital elements is estimated and the applications of the algorithm for determination of the relative satellite’s motion are discussed.

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Mean orbital elements can be used for monitoring the satellite’s long-term behavior and for maneuver planning. In this paper, an analytical algorithm for conversion of osculating orbital elements into mean orbital elements is introduced and evaluated on several satellite missions. The accuracy of the mean orbital elements is estimated and the applications of the algorithm for determination of the relative satellite’s motion are discussed.

Key concepts: Orbital elements, Osculating circle, Satellite, Orbital mechanics, Orbital motion, Orbital inclination, Geodesy, Orbital maneuver

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